Key Takeaway
Attorney questions why AAA stopped posting master arbitration decisions after October 2013, highlighting the importance of these decisions for no-fault insurance practitioners.
For attorneys handling no-fault insurance arbitrations, staying current with master arbitration decisions is crucial for effective case preparation and strategy development. The American Arbitration Association (AAA) historically published these important decisions on their website, providing valuable precedential guidance for practitioners navigating complex insurance disputes and threshold determinations.
In December 2013, attorney Jason Tenenbaum noticed a concerning gap in AAA’s publication of master decisions and reached out directly to address this issue. His observations highlight the critical role these decisions play in the arbitration process and their importance for attorneys preparing briefs and evaluating potential appeals under Article 75 proceedings.
Jason Tenenbaum’s Analysis:
Dear AAA,
Insofar as 60-70 percent of most defense firms’ inventories involve AAA arbitration matters, it is important for us (well me at least) to follow master decisions and keep a log of interesting ones. I started logging decisions of interest (I rarely share those on here) in late 2012. However, for some reason, AAA stopped posting these decisions as of October 14, 2013. I sent an email to AAA on their customer feedback form late last week, but have not gotten a response. I checked today and again there have not been any new decisions.
Could someone at AAA who reads this please look into this issue. For me, these decisions are invaluable in preparing proper master briefs, arguing certain threshold matters before AAA and deciding potential Article 75 candidates.
Thanks,
Jason
Key Takeaway
Master arbitration decisions serve as essential reference tools for no-fault insurance attorneys, providing guidance on precedential rulings that can influence case strategy and threshold determinations. The absence of updated decisions can significantly impact practitioners’ ability to stay current with evolving arbitration standards and prepare effective arguments for their clients.
