Navigating a Timed Arbitration: Strategies and Challenges in the Race Against the Clock.

This article discusses strategies and challenges in navigating a timed arbitration. The author shares their experience as plaintiff's counsel in a trade secrets case that was set for a jury trial but later agreed to be submitted to a single arbitrator. The parties agreed on various rules, including time limits for opening statements and witness examinations, as well as the use of witness statements instead of live testimony. The article emphasizes the importance of staying flexible and considering alternative dispute resolution to meet client goals. It also provides tips on using opening statements effectively, submitting authentic witness statements, helping expert witnesses understand their role, researching the arbitrator's prior cases, and using the post-hearing brief to tie all the evidence together. [Extracted from the article]