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After the Hearing
Post-hearing briefs, reading your award, collecting a judgment, and understanding the narrow grounds for appeal.
Not legal advice — educational content only. For high-stakes or complex cases, consult an attorney.
After the Hearing
- Post-hearing brief if the arbitrator requests one. Cite exhibits by number. Cite the law.
- Award. Usually issued within 30 days. Read it carefully.
- Collecting the award. If the company doesn't pay, file the award in state court to get a judgment, then enforce like any judgment (garnish, lien, levy).
- Appeal. Arbitration awards are almost never appealable. Narrow grounds only: fraud, arbitrator bias, exceeding authority.
Thinking about going to arbitration?
Open a case to track your dispute, organize evidence, and generate demand letters — step by step.
Open a CaseWant to Propose an NDA Modification?
If you settled an arbitration and signed an NDA, you may be able to request a bilateral modification to permit limited disclosures.
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