N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 7563: Briefs; award; decision

§ 7563. Briefs; award; decision. (a) The panel may order that written

briefs be submitted within thirty days after the close of hearings. In

written briefs each party may summarize the evidence and testimony and

may propose a comprehensive award of compensatory elements.

(b) The panel of arbitrators shall render its decision by majority

vote and the decision shall be rendered within thirty days after the

close of the hearing or the receipt of briefs, if briefs are requested.