John J. Tollefsen Alternative Dispute Resolution Law Blog

The Exorbitant Cost of Arbitration

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 by John J. Tollefsen

Kam-Ko Bio-Pharm Trading Co. Ltd-Australasia v. Mayne Pharma (USA) Inc.,--- F.3d ----, (C.A.9 (Wash.))

Business people have been misinformed about arbitration. Most have been told that it is cheaper than litigation in court. Except in a few limited cases, it is much more expensive because the lawyers do the same work as in court and the arbitrators need to be paid. This case highlights the problem.

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Topic: Alternative Dispute Resolution

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