Proponents of consumer arbitration have been buoyed by a Ninth Circuit opinion issued on April 11, 2013, that underscores the dramatic impact that AT&T Mobility, LLC v. Concepcion has had on the enforcement of consumer...more
4/16/2013
Agreeing to review an important issue that has divided the federal circuit courts, the U.S. Supreme Court announced yesterday that it will decide the proper procedural vehicle for enforcing forum selection clauses.
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4/2/2013
- Forum Selection Clause SCOTUS Transfer of Venue
In another demonstration of its interest in resolving issues arising under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that will decide what contractual language provides a sufficient...more
12/11/2012
- Class Action Class Arbitration Federal Arbitration Act
The Pew Charitable Trusts has released a report on the use of arbitration clauses by banks in checking account agreements. Pew examined the prevalence of such clauses and consumer attitudes about arbitration....more
12/4/2012
- Arbitration Agreements
