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American Fats and Oils Association Winter 2012
Hurricane Sandy Reminds Members of Importance of AFOA Arbitration Process The recent hurricane that hit the United States’ Northeast, Hurricane Sandy, produced a number of phone calls to AFOA Headquarters regarding the association’s arbitration process. While it is unfortunate that these circumstances happened and caused terrible destruction and devastation, the storm and its aftereffects also caused a disruption in business for many that may result in disputes and the need for arbitration. The following information may be of use to you now or in the future: The AFOA selected the American Arbitration Association (AAA), the world’s leading provider of conflict management and dispute resolution services, as its official administrator for its arbitration program. Sandra Partridge, vice president, AAA, said, “AAA is extremely pleased to provide the AFOA with comprehensive dispute resolution services. In today’s global economy the efficient sale and transportation of goods across the world is critical, and organizations such as the AFOA must have in place established protocols to resolve disputes that may arise.” Contact information: Sandra K. Partridge, Esq., Vice President, 1633 Broadway 10th Floor, New York, NY 10019, Tel: 212 484 4084, Fax: 212 307 4387, e-mail: Partridges@adr.org, www.adr.org
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