Recent circuit court decisions have strategic implications for companies facing potential class arbitration claims.
Key Points:
- The Eighth and Ninth Circuits both found in separate cases that the authority to determine whether an agreement allows for class arbitration lies with courts, unless contracting parties specify in advance that an arbitrator should decide all issues.
- Companies that wish to update their contracts and contracting policies in light of the recent decisions should consider specific factors.
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