Comments:
1. Arbitrators are in a relationship of trust with the parties and should not, at any time, use confidential information acquired during the arbitration proceeding to gain a personal advantage or advantage for others, or to affect adversely the interest of another.
2. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, or required or allowed by applicable rules or law, arbitrators should keep confidential all matters relating to the arbitration proceedings and decision.
3. It is not proper at any time for arbitrators to (1) inform anyone of an arbitration decision, whether interim or final, in advance
of the time it is given to all parties; (2) inform anyone concerning the contents of the deliberations of the arbitrators; or (3) assist a party in post-arbitral proceedings, except as is required by law.
4. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties or by applicable rules, arbitrators are not obligated to return or retain notes taken during the arbitration. Notes, records and recollections of arbitrators are confidential and shall not be disclosed to the parties, the public, or anyone else, unless (1) all parties and the panel agree to such disclosure, or (2) a disclosure is required by law.
