ADR Articles
A Reminder on “Exceeding Powers”
It’s usually hard to vacate an arbitration award. But if the arbitrator exceeded the authority the parties agreed on, it gets much easier.
Fraud Vacates an Award: Eletson v. Levona
It’s hard to vacate an arbitration award based on fraud. But cheating during the discovery process can lead to vacatur.
The UK Tweaked Its Arbitration Statute – Should the US?
The UK has revised its arbitration act. Should the U.S.? Can it?
Wait! What Law? What Rules?
Determining what arbitration act and law applies in the arbitration can be a problem if you don’t address the issue in your arbitration clause.
Is Arbitration on the Ropes? Not Yet.
Congress has cut back on arbitration in employment cases and may cut it back further. But it hasn’t yet.
Update: Amendment to the Federal Arbitration Act: No Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Assault or Harassment Disputes Signed into Law
The Act is signed by the President.
Amendment to the Federal Arbitration Act: No Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Assault or Harassment Disputes
Congress amends the Federal Arbitration Act to allow plaintiffs to avoid mandatory arbitration of sexual assault and harassment claims