Webinar: Awarding Attorney Fees, Costs, and Interest in Arbitration
Attorney fees, arbitration costs, and interest often constitute a significant portion of an arbitration award. This Webinar examines how arbitrators determine these issues, and provides advocates with the information they need to better advance their client's interests whether they are seeking or opposing fee and cost awards.
Topics Include:
1) How an arbitrator determines whether to award attorney fees and costs.
2) The basis for an attorney fee and cost award.
3) Factors arbitrators consider when determining the amount of attorney fees and costs.
4) Calculating pre and post-award interest.
5) Best practices for briefing these issues in arbitration and other practical tips.
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