Are there any limitations on the remedies that can be awarded in an arbitration?

Yes, there are limitations on the remedies that can be awarded in an arbitration in District of Columbia. These limitations are mandated by the District of Columbia’s laws and regulations. The remedies that can be provided in an arbitration are limited to compensatory damages, such as monetary awards or other forms of relief including specific performance of a contract, injunctive relief, and declaratory relief. Punitive damages, in most cases, cannot be awarded in an arbitration, even if they would be available in a court of law. Additionally, the arbitrator presiding over such proceedings cannot award attorney’s fees unless the parties to the case have specifically agreed to do so. Finally, in some cases, such as when the parties are attempting to resolve a dispute through arbitration as opposed to a trial, parties are limited in the amount of discovery that can be conducted and evidence that can be presented. This can limit the remedies that an arbitrator can offer since there may be less evidence to rely on in order to make a decision.

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