Class, Mass, and Collective Arbitration in National and International Law

Abstract

Chapter 1 Introduction I. Introduction II. A Brief History of Large-Scale Arbitration III. Uses of Class, Mass and Collective Arbitration Chapter 2 Rules and Procedures I. Introduction II. Initiation of Class, Mass or Collective Arbitrations III. Procedures Chapter 3 Is Large-Scale Arbitration Really Arbitration? I. Introduction II. The Question Arises - Stolt-Nielsen S.A. v. AnimalFeeds International Corp. III. Distinguishing Class, Mass and Collective Arbitration From Other Multiparty Proceedings IV. Class, Mass and Collective Proceedings and the Nature of Arbitration V. Do Class, Mass or Collective Arbitration Change The Nature Of Arbitration? VI. Forward-Looking Concerns Chapter 4 Interpreting the Arbitration Agreement I. Introduction II. Interpretation of Arbitration Agreements in Cases Involving Class, Mass and Collective Claims III. Interpreting Agreements That Are Silent or Ambiguous Regarding Class, Mass or Collective Treatment IV. Waivers of Class, Mass or Collective Treatment Chapter 5 Regulatory Elements of Class, Mass and Collective Arbitration I. Introduction II. Large-Scale Litigation as a Form of Regulation III. Regulatory Arbitration IV. Regulatory Arbitration in Context Chapter 6 The Future of Class, Mass and Collective Arbitration I. Introduction II. Relative Benefits of Class, Mass and Collective Proceedings III. New Forms of Class, Mass and Collective Arbitration IV. Creating an Enforceable Arbitration Agreement for Class, Mass or Collective Disputes Chapter 7 Enforcement of Class, Mass and Collective Awards I. Introduction II. Issues Regarding International Enforcement of Large-Scale Arbitral Awards III. Issues Regarding National Enforcement of Large-Scale Arbitral Awards IV. Conclusion Appendix Spanish Statute on Collective Consumer Arbitration