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Disregarding witness statements? Why arbitrators cannot unring the bell

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Published on: 14 July 2015
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  • Can a statement be disregarded?
  • Are there remedies?

Article summary

Arbitration analysis: Dr. Ragnar Harbst of Baker & McKenzie discusses whether an arbitrator can disregard a witness statement if a witness does not appear at the hearing. In short, can he/she ‘unring the bell’ once they have seen and read the statement?

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