Aaa Icdr Rules General

International Dispute Resolution Procedures
Including Mediation and Arbitration Rules
Rules Amended and Effective June 1, 2009 Fee Schedule Amended and Effective June 1, 2010

The International Division of the American Arbitration Association

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About the American Arbitration Association® The global leader in conflict management since 1926, the American Arbitration Associationis a not-for-profit, public service organization committed to the resolution of disputes through the use of arbitration, mediation, conciliation, negotiation, democratic elections and other voluntary procedures. Every year, more than 100,000 cases are filed with the Association in a full range of matters including commercial finance, construction, labor and employment, health care, insurance,mass claims and technology disputes. Through its offices in the United States, Ireland, Mexico, and Singapore the AAA provides a forum for the hearing of disputes, rules and procedures and a roster of impartial experts to resolve cases. Our Shared Mission The American Arbitration Association is dedicated to the development and widespread use of prompt, effective and economical methods of disputeresolution. As a not-for-profit organization, our mission is one of service and education. We are committed to providing exceptional neutrals, proficient case management, dedicated personnel, advanced education and training and innovative process knowledge to meet conflict management and dispute resolution needs of the public now and in the future.

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International Dispute Resolution Procedures Introduction International Mediation International Arbitration International Mediation Rules 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Agreement of Parties Initiation of Mediation Representation Appointment of the Mediator Mediator’s Impartiality and Duty to Disclose Vacancies Duties and Responsibilities ofthe Mediator Responsibilities of the Parties Privacy Confidentiality No Stenographic Record Termination of Mediation Exclusion of Liability Interpretation and Application of Procedures Deposits Expenses Cost of Mediation Language 6 6 7 10 10 10 11 11 12 13 13 14 15 15 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 18

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Conference Room Rental International ArbitrationRules Commencing the Arbitration Notice of Arbitration and Statement of Claim Statement of Defense and Counterclaim Amendments to Claims The Tribunal Number of Arbitrators Appointment of Arbitrators Impartiality and Independence of Arbitrators Challenge of Arbitrators Replacement of an Arbitrator General Conditions Representation Place of Arbitration Language Pleas as to Jurisdiction Conduct of theArbitration Further Written Statements Notices Evidence Hearings Interim Measures of Protection Experts Default Closure of Hearing Waiver of Rules Awards, Decisions and Rulings Form and Effect of the Award

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Applicable Laws and Remedies Settlement or Other Reasons for Termination Interpretation orCorrection of the Award Costs Compensation of Arbitrators Deposit of Costs Confidentiality Exclusion of Liability Interpretation of Rules Emergency Measure of Protection Administrative Fee Schedules (Standard and Flexible Fee) Standard Fee Schedule Refund Schedule Flexible Fee Schedule Hearing Room Rental

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