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...ecessary measures to secure the appointment of an arbitrator, unless the agreement on the appointment procedure provides other means for securing the appointment, where, under an appointment procedure agreed upon by the parties, any of the following occurs: (A) A party fails to act as required under that procedure. (B) The parties, or two appointed arbitrators, fail to reach an agreement expected of them under that...

...required of the arbitrator by the agreement of the parties; (B) Other considerations that are likely to secure the appointment of an independent and impartial arbitrator; (C) In the case of a sole or third arbitrator, the advisability of appointing an arbitrator of a nationality other than those of the parties.

...t of common pleas regarding the appointment of an arbitrator pursuant to sections 2712.18 and 2712.19 of the Revised Code is final and not subject to appeal.

...ld be substantially affected by the outcome of the proceedings. (E) The person, his spouse, a person within the third degree of relationship to either of them, or the spouse of such a person meets any of the following conditions: (1) The person is or has been a party to the proceedings, or an officer, director, or trustee of a party. (2) The person is acting or has acted as an attorney in the proceedings. (3) The...

...The obligation to disclose information set forth in section 2712.22 of the Revised Code is mandatory and cannot be waived as to the parties with respect to persons serving either as the sole arbitrator or sole conciliator or as the chief or prevailing arbitrator or conciliator. The parties otherwise may agree to waive the disclosure.

...From the time of appointment and throughout the arbitral proceedings, an arbitrator immediately shall disclose to the parties any circumstances referred to in section 2712.22 of the Revised Code that previously were not disclosed.

...rbitrator, within fifteen days after becoming aware of the constitution of the arbitral tribunal or after becoming aware of any circumstances referred to in division (A) or (B) of section 2712.22 of the Revised Code, whichever is later, shall send a written statement of the reasons for the challenge to the arbitral tribunal.

... only for reasons of which the party becomes aware after the appointment has been made.

...2712.25 of the Revised Code withdraws from his office or the other party agrees to the challenge, the arbitral tribunal shall decide on the challenge.

...lenging party may request the court of common pleas, within thirty days after having received notice of the decision rejecting the challenge, to decide on it. If a challenge is based upon the grounds set forth in section 2712.22 of the Revised Code, and the court of common pleas determines that the facts support a finding that any of those grounds fairly exist, then the challenge shall be sustained. (B) The decision...

...of his mandate. The withdrawal or agreement shall not imply acceptance of the validity of any ground referred to in section 2712.22 of the Revised Code. (B) If a controversy remains concerning any of the grounds referred to in this section, a party may request the court of common pleas to decide on the termination of the mandate. A decision of the court of common pleas under this division is not appealable. (C) The...

...because there has been a change in the composition of the tribunal.

...any objections with respect to the existence or validity of the arbitration agreement. For that purpose, an arbitration clause that forms part of a contract shall be treated as an agreement independent of the other terms of the contract. A decision by the arbitral tribunal that the contract is void shall not invalidate the arbitration clause.

...of defense. A party is not precluded from raising that plea by the fact that he has appointed, or participated in the appointment of, an arbitrator.

...A plea that the arbitral tribunal is exceeding the scope of its authority shall be raised as soon as the matter alleged to be beyond the scope of its authority is raised during the arbitral proceedings.

...In either of the cases referred to in sections 2712.32 and 2712.33 of the Revised Code, the arbitral tribunal may admit a later plea if it considers the delay justified. The arbitral tribunal may rule on a later plea either as a preliminary question or in an award on the merits.

... under division (A) of this section is pending, the arbitral tribunal may continue with the arbitral proceedings and make an arbitral award.

...nterim measure of protection directly from any court with jurisdiction. However, no measure of protection shall be granted by a court of this state unless the party shows that an application to the arbitral tribunal for the measure of protection would prejudice the party's rights and that an interim measure of protection from the court is necessary to protect those rights. The arbitral tribunal shall be deemed to be ...

...equality by, and each party shall be given a full opportunity to present his case before, the arbitral tribunal.

...Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the parties may agree on the procedure to be followed by the arbitral tribunal in conducting the proceedings.

...(A) Failing any agreement referred to in section 2712.38 of the Revised Code, the arbitral tribunal may conduct the arbitration in the manner it considers appropriate, subject to the provisions of this chapter. (B) The power of the arbitral tribunal under this section includes the power to determine the admissibility, relevance, materiality, and weight of any evidence.

... the parties do not reach such an agreement, the place of arbitration shall be determined by the arbitral tribunal having regard to the circumstances of the case, including the convenience of the parties.

... the parties, or for inspection of documents, goods, or other property.

...any arbitral award, decision, or other communication by the tribunal. The tribunal may order that any documentary evidence be accompanied by a translation into the language or languages chosen pursuant to this section.

...ngs concerning a particular dispute commence on the date on which a request for that dispute to be referred to arbitration is received by the respondent.