This easy–to–understand, yet comprehensive handbook on the labor arbitration process provides advocates, both union and management, with practical guidance and best practices to effectively prepare and present their case to a neutral arbitrator. After an overview of the arbitration process, the chapters of the book are organized to follow the sequence of the arbitration process, from pre-hearing investigation through post-hearing appeals of the award.
Topics include:
- The dos and don’ts of arbitrator selection
- Winning case preparation
- How to properly prepare your witness to testify
- Effective pre-hearing motions & conferences
- Preparation and presentation of an effective opening statement
- Assessing witness credibility
- The rules of evidence every advocate needs to know
- Contract interpretation fundamentals
- Getting the evidence in
- Using voire dire to seize control of your opponents case
- Corralling the runaway witness
- Preparation and execution of effective closing arguments
- Making sustainable objections
- Proper case investigation and evaluation
- The trial notebook
- Framing your case as a persuasive story
- How to organize your case for maximum effect
- How to use demonstrative evidence for maximum impact
- Effective direct examination techniques
- How to lay a proper foundation for the admission of evidence
- The art of persuasion
- Effective cross examination techniques
- How to properly impeach a witness
- How to avoid annoying the arbitrator
- Persuasive brief writing techniques
Additionally, Federal Labor Arbitration Practice: An Advocate’s Guide includes extensive strategies, tactics, tips, and pitfalls to avoid from experienced advocates and arbitrators that will benefit both the novice and seasoned advocate.
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