It could have. It may have. I suspect what is happening is the evidence has been reviewed and additional questions have been asked of the PL (which they also knew would be required and another delay tactic) to finalise the result. Remember it’s been expedited for a reason and that’s to allow a fair transition for PIF to have time pre season. Thus it HAS to be resolved in the next couple of weeks. I am connecting the dots with the CAT extension (reasons in previous posts) and the 7 day extension. I don’t believe it’s a delay tactic. I think the PL want the ARB answer before addressing CAT! That is what I would advise a client (if I was a decent solicitor which I am not)! @Sheikh_of_Araby Your comments are most welcome (help me I’m out of my depth)!
Possibly because she has seen the additional questions being asked by the ARB 3 amigos. The very details of which are incriminating of wrongdoing. It’s also possibly an idol threat. It could all be PR.
Remember that arbitration is not a court case. It is dispute resolution. It is a step up from mediation. Both parties put their cases to the arbitrators and present testimony. They may give final submissions and then the panel goes away to make a decision. Due to the narrow scope of the dispute - separation - I would expect the actual hearing to last no more than 2-3 days. The wait is the decision, however NUFC can ask for an expedited decision.
I don't see how either. I could go along with @Geordieginola 's theory if the PL had been granted until, say, July 19th. But a week is too short a turnaround time for it to be realistic IMO.
Tribunals dealing with narrow issues can last as little as one day. It is amazing how quick arbitration can be resolved.
If your not a decent solicitor then what kind of solicitor are you? I may be in need of an other type of solicitor
It could be that the ARB team have set a deadline for a decision and it is up to the PL to either present further evidence?
Remember that the High Court narrowed the scope to separation. That will limit any time spent in the hearing.
They could and they probably have done. That’s why the PL have asked for the additional 7 days. It is viably possible that the ARB panel had reviewed all the evidence and asked for the PL to provide additional evidence by a deadline by which if no sufficient evidence is provided then the decision will be made. I can quote a VAT inspection I was involved in last year. Towards the end of the investigation they said right our thoughts are this based on the information you (myself) has provided. We believe this and this is what we will charge your client. However if you have additional information to the contrary please provide evidence before x date. I couldn’t give any because my client was being naughty and HMRC was bang on the money. Low and behold i advised my client they where screwed and in the interest of additional penalties they accept the decision. This is the same.
Arbitration by its nature is a private ADR, however, by agreement, the parties can open this up. The parties are also free to agree an amicable resolution during the tribunal. The opponent for example, may be persuaded by a legsl argument and agree to the claimants position. I personally think that it may have started today or is due to start this week. The CAT order gives the extension due to the burden of submitting evidence for two Tribunals.
Exactly this. The arbitration panel can say that this our position unless. If no further evidence can be presented, the decision can be made. That is why I am confident. I think the PL has asked for an extension to see the outcome of arb.
