Teamsters Local 312 v. Matlack, Inc.

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• procedural error must result in “fundamental unfairness” to warrant vacatur of arbitration award
• “[I]t has become axiomatic that a district court may vacate an award if a party to an arbitration proceeding has not been given notice and opportunity to present arguments and evidence on the merits of the dispute.”
• “This principle of functus officio is predicated on the 6 No. 11-30357 need for finality. It is also designed to prevent improper influences on an arbitrator to change his or her mind once a final decision is rendered.”

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