by devadmin | Jan 8, 2019 | Arbitration, Newsletter
In Henry Schein, Inc. v. Archer & White Sales, Inc., (January 8, 2019), a decision written by Justice Kavanaugh, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that: Under the Federal Arbitration Act, “arbitration is a matter of contract, and courts must enforce arbitration...
by devadmin | Nov 8, 2018 | Mediation, Newsletter
It is now well established that mediation is an extremely effective process for the resolution of a wide variety of business, personal, contract and other legal disputes. Party self-determination and control of decisions leads to more durable resolutions. Preparing...
by devadmin | Sep 8, 2018 | Arbitration, Newsletter
In Dent et. al v. NFL, No. 15-15143, Sept. 6, 2018, former football players brought a class action suit asserting negligence, breach of statutory obligations, negligent hiring and negligent misrepresentation claims against the NFL in connection with the leagues...
by devadmin | Jul 8, 2018 | Arbitration, Newsletter
In May, the United States Supreme Court in EPIC SYSTEMS CORP. v. LEWIS, (available at: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/17pdf/16-285_q8l1.pdf.) upheld contractual provisions that prevented individuals from pursuing class arbitrations. The Court also ruled that:...
by devadmin | May 8, 2018 | Arbitration, Newsletter
1. California Appellate Court creates and adopts “interest of justice” grounds to override arbitration agreement In Weiler v. Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, Inc. (April 30, 2018), in a case involving claims for breach of fiduciary duty,...