RE:RE:RE:RE:ICDRMost arbitrations of this type indicate they are final and binding but I do believe that they can be appealed to the courts if the arbitrator erred in the decision making process. Usually that is why awards are many pages long rather than saying Party A wins.
However, usually as I noted , the issue is with the process and if all the facts were properly considered. The actual decision of the arbitrator will likely not be overturned on its merits , usually on the basis of the process.
So if the arbitrator makes a finding that seems against the evidence, it might stand if proper consideration was given all the facts.
Teal issue of the appeal is what it is worth - if it is actually worth appealing.
In our case , given that Shiseido has really done all the work, to cut and run on them might not make sense. Their involvement may provide continuity rather than have someone else 'start from scratch'.
But maybe we can get a better deal from them. Certainly they have been a big part of the delay in the whole process. Maybe with the new leadership on both sides we can bring this issue around and get progress on bringing the product to market ASAP!!
GLTA