The Federal Rules of Evidence serve as guidelines but are not rigidly enforced. This guide encompasses eight relevant arbitration topics with the aim of offering a comprehensive overview of arbitration in New York.Even in FAAgoverned arbitrations, parties may invoke CPLR provisions that do not conflict in order to fill procedural "gaps. The exception to this rule occurs when "the parties clearly and unmistakably provide otherwise". This chapter primarily addresses the reach and import of the FAA on international arbitration agreements and arbitral proceedings seated in New York. Collection, disclosure and examination of evidence in international arbitrations. (a) Once appointed, the Arbitrator shall resolve disputes about the interpretation and applicability of these Rules and conduct of the Arbitration Hearing.