The Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that the issue of whether a party is required to pay initial arbitration fees is a question for the arbitral body to decide, not the federal courts. The court further held...more
On August 11, 2025, the Supreme Court of California ruled that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) does not preempt a state statute requiring employers to timely pay arbitration fees or forfeit the right to arbitration. The...more
8/18/2025
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Preemption
The Supreme Court of California is set to decide whether the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts a California statute that requires employers to forfeit the right to arbitrate disputes with employees if arbitration fees...more