Negotiation, mediation, and arbitration are alternative forms of dispute resolution that attempt to help disagreeing parties avoid the time and expense of court litigation. Apply your understanding of the theory and practice to the following scenario:

National Football League$--$Arbitration. Bruce Matthews played football for the Tennessee Titans. As part of his contract, he agreed to submit any dispute to arbitration. He also agreed that Tennessee law would determine all matters related to workers' compensation. After Matthews retired, he filed a workers' compensation claim in California. The arbitrator ruled that Matthews could pursue his claim in California but only under Tennessee law. Should this award be set aside? Explain. $[$National Football League Players Association v$.$ National Football League Management Council, $2011$ WL $1137334($S$.$D$.$Cal. $2011)]$