In this dispute an award was rendered in favor of respondent for fees collected by appellant, a licensed psychologist, from patients referred to him by respondent. The effect of the award was to validate "splitting of fees", conduct which is prohibited by law (Education Law, § 6509, subd [9]; Commissioner of Education Regulation, former 8 NYCRR 72.2 [a] [4]). Although a mistake by an arbitrator in regard to the law or facts is not a ground for vacatur, that rule is inapplicable...
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