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The Adjudicator
• Must be “fair and impartial” • This means that the Adjudicator should:
• Have no “pecuniary” (financial) interest in the matter (or other conflict of interest); • Be Unbiased (free of personal animus) • Not have Prejudged the Outcome
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Discovery
• Discovery is the Means Through which Evidence is Exchanged Between Parties • The Requirement for and Scope of Discovery Depends on the Relevant Legal Authority • In Administrative Proceedings Discovery is Typically more Limited than in the Context of a Trial. • Discovery may Simply Involve the Exchange of Documents or it Could Entail Witness Interviews, Depositions, Interrogatories, or the Use of Subpoenas, for example.
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