Arbitrator Evident Partiality and the Duty to Disclose

[Mr. Loree is a partner in the Manhasset, N.Y.-based firm of Loree & Loree (http://www.LoreeLawFirm.com), which focuses its practice on commercial and business-to-business litigation and arbitration; insurance- and reinsurance-related matters; and state and federal arbitration law. Mr. Loree and his firm are not (and never have been) involved in the Scandinavian Re matter (including the underlying arbitration proceeding) in any capacity. The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Loree & Loree or any of its current or former clients.]

Introduction

Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Arbitration Act …