arbitration

At issue, they said, was the scope of the arbitration agreements between drivers and the companies.

Hearing examiners are civilians drawn from a pool of lawyers, ex-law enforcement officials and arbitration professionals.

A specialist in international arbitration and maritime disputes, he adds: “I’m afraid international law does not have clear-cut answers.”

"We hold that the arbitration provision contained in the agreement under review, which Georgia or her minor daughter, while using her cell phone agreed to, is valid and enforceable," its judgement says.

The case went to arbitration and an arbitrator found in favor of the PR firm.