Common use of Arbitration Fees and Expenses; Decision Clause in Contracts

Arbitration Fees and Expenses; Decision. Unless the arbitration panel orders otherwise, each party shall pay: (1) the fees and expenses of its own arbitrator; and (2) an equal share of the fees and expenses of the umpire and the other expenses of the arbitration. Each party shall pay its own legal fees in connection with the arbitration, unless the arbitrators award legal fees and expenses of the prevailing party as part of any award. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures of the American Arbitration Association. The decision of the arbitrators shall be made in writing and final and binding upon both of the parties. Judgment may be entered upon the final decision of the arbitrators in any court having jurisdiction. The arbitration will be conducted on a confidential basis, except to the extent otherwise required by Applicable Law, and no matters discussed or disclosed by any party at the arbitration, or any decision or award of the arbitrators, will be admitted into evidence or otherwise disclosed or used before any court or other legal, regulatory or administrative body, authority or forum for any purpose except as and to the extent necessary for entry of final judgment on the award of the arbitrators in any court having jurisdiction.