Common use of SELECTION AND QUALIFICATIONS OF ARBITRATORS Clause in Contracts

SELECTION AND QUALIFICATIONS OF ARBITRATORS. If no party to the arbitration makes a claim in excess of $1.0 million, exclusive of interest and attorneys' fees, the proceedings shall be conducted before a single neutral arbitrator selected in accordance with the Rules. If any party makes a claim that exceeds $1.0 million, the proceedings shall be conducted before a panel of three neutral arbitrators, one of whom shall be selected by each party within 15 days after commencement of the proceeding and the third of whom shall be selected by the first two arbitrators within 10 days after their appointment. If the two arbitrators selected by the parties are unable or fail to agree on the third arbitrator, the third arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. Each arbitrator shall be a member of the bar of the State of Louisiana and actively engaged in the practice of employment law for at least 15 years.

SELECTION AND QUALIFICATIONS OF ARBITRATORS. If no party to the arbitration makes a claim in excess of $1.0 million, exclusive of interest and attorneys' ’ fees, the proceedings shall be conducted before a single neutral arbitrator selected in accordance with the Rules. If any party makes a claim that exceeds $1.0 million, the proceedings shall be conducted before a panel of three neutral arbitrators, one of whom shall be selected by each party within 15 days after commencement of the proceeding and the third of whom shall be selected by the first two arbitrators within 10 days after their appointment. If the two arbitrators selected by the parties are unable or fail to agree on the third arbitrator, the third arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. Each arbitrator shall be a member of the bar of the State of Louisiana and actively engaged in the practice of employment law for at least 15 years.