Having taken many days to peruse the transcripts of the seniority arbitration, it appears upon reading that while Mr. Katz in fact presented a very weak and ineffective case (as also noted in the manner in which he also represented the pilots of USAirways), it appears in both cases he also had direction from leadership that was less than stellar.
That he did not produce expert testimony on bankruptcy or other matters, relying on the Polar MEC Chairmans "expertise" which was quickly discounted as not founded in sound industry experience, but anecdotal backround, and that of Captain Hair, who also did not posess credentials of an expert witness, indicates either a lack of preparation or someone who was directed to take a specific position and damn the torpedo's.
If one was a Polar crewmember, it would beg the question as to what the funds collected for this case were spent upon? It's apparent that on the Atlas side, based upon the transcripts, that they spent money finding accredited experts with specific knowledge and the only defense mounted by Polar's attorney, Mr. Katz, was to attempt to professionally attack the Atlas experts witness.
Something that was equally fended off by the expert, and clearly seen by the arbitrator as a desparate attempt by Mr. Katz to make up for his obvious shortcomings.