The Arbitrator is responsible for ruling on all pre-hearing motions, other than those listed in Rule 74(d)(1) of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure. There are two basic ways to resolve a legal dispute in Arizona: through a court proceeding or through arbitration.The arbitrator may hear and decide the controversy on the evidence produced although a party who was duly notified of the arbitration proceeding did not appear. As arbitrator, you are responsible for setup and coordination of all parties involved. The New Prime case has to do with the Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA"), which enforces contractual arbitration provisions.