Richard:

This is a first for me.  I received the following objection to our standard 
arbitration language:

"The arbitration does not provide for expedited procedures with limited 
discovery and limited live testimony.   This could take as long as in court 
and cost more."

Is this a valid objection?  If so, how should we amend our language?  Or 
should we be silent as to jurisdicition without waiving any objections 
(venue, forum) and waive jury trial?

I look forward to hearing from you.  Thanks.


Sara Shackleton
Enron North America Corp.
1400 Smith Street, EB 3801a
Houston, Texas  77002
713-853-5620 (phone)
713-646-3490 (fax)
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