Simon Malko breaks down how the location of an arbitration can significantly affect a party’s ability to obtain discovery from non-parties, given differing court interpretations of Section 7 of the Federal Arbitration Act. Malko offers guidance for lawyers drafting arbitration clauses on venue and provider rules.

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Simon is a veteran attorney who blends deep legal expertise with business leadership to provide clients with practical solutions to challenging issues. Simon is also a registered mediator with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. In his role as a neutral, he is one of few people who can speak the language of lawyers, insurers, and clients, and help them find effective resolutions to commercial disputes without lengthy and costly litigation.