Expert Analysis

Last best offer arbitration: The ups and downs

By Georgialee Lang ( August 7, 2026, 9:22 AM EDT) -- A recent British Columbia decision, Kohut v. Yagelinski, 2026 BCSC 714, concerned the judicial review of a family arbitration award arising from a “last best offer” arbitration. The case presented an unusual challenge for both the court and the parties because the arbitrator provided no written reasons, leaving the court with no decision to review....