History's Guide to Best Practices in Non-Legally Trained Adjudicator (NLA) Selection
Article from: TDM 2 (2017), in Non-Legal Adjudicators in National and International Disputes
Abstract
The spectrum of international commercial disputes is infinite and beyond imagination. Whether a case should be decided by a non-legally trained adjudicator (hereinafter "NLA") depends upon the circumstances. Some case types are better suited to those with specialized, but not necessarily legal, backgrounds. The forums selected for review have notably long and internationally replicated histories; and each has withstood the test of time with only minor adjustments to the qualifications required to perform as an adjudicator. The history of: (1) patents, (2) small claims courts and ...