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Navigating Mass Arbitration: New Rules and Strategies — The Consumer Finance Podcast
In Badme v. AECOM, 2025 N.Y. Slip Op. 06640, (1st Dept. Dec. 02, 2025), plaintiff sued for age discrimination after termination, arguing the arbitration clause in his employment contract expired when the contract ended. The...more
California's Senate Bill 940 (SB 940), which was signed into law at the end of 2024 and introduces new requirements for arbitration agreements in consumer contracts, amends the California Code of Civil Procedure § 1283.05...more
Last week, the American Arbitration Association announced something that should have every lawyer cheering: an AI-powered arbitrator for construction disputes that promises to cut costs by 35% and resolution time by 20%....more
The American Arbitration Association (AAA-ICDR®) is launching a first-of-its-kind AI arbitrator this November 2025, designed to handle smaller “documents-only” construction disputes. This change will take small disputes,...more
The American Arbitration Association (AAA-ICDR) is launching a first-of-its-kind AI arbitrator this November 2025, designed to handle smaller “documents-only” construction disputes. This change will take small disputes,...more
The American Arbitration Association–International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) has introduced an innovative AI arbitrator designed to transform the dispute resolution process, particularly in the construction...more
The recent appellate decision in Villalobos v. Maersk, Inc. et al. delivers a potent warning to California employers regarding the limits of arbitration agreements and the need for careful drafting, particularly for...more
A federal court in Pennsylvania recently confirmed a final arbitration award in favor of Choice Hotels, denying the franchisee’s motion to vacate the award. Choice Hotels Int’l, Inc. v. Jai Sai Baba LLC, 2025 WL 2636596 (E.D....more
Sometimes consumers rush to court to sue a business when they should have instead gone to arbitration. Consumers may overlook that the business’s terms and conditions required them to arbitrate their claims. The result is an...more
In a dispute between a general contractor and its window subcontractor arising from a $500 million construction project in Manhattan, a question arose concerning the extent to which an insurer providing subcontractor default...more
Arbitration is an increasingly popular method of dispute resolution because it puts clients in the driver’s seat....more
What is an emergency arbitrator? In the early 2000s, arbitral institutions began to introduce rules allowing for the appointment of an emergency arbitrator – a sole arbitrator appointed on an expedited basis to deal with...more
The American Arbitration Association (AAA) has updated its Employment Arbitration Rules, effective May 1, 2025. The changes may make AAA-administered arbitration less desirable for businesses....more
What once seemed like temporary disruptions have become a persistent reality, challenging financial forecasts and threatening operational stability. Meticulous planning can be undone overnight by a single supplier’s inability...more
On May 1, 2025, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) implemented its new Consumer Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. These changes, designed to enhance fairness and efficiency in arbitration processes, address...more
Effective May 1, 2025, the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) amended its Consumer Arbitration Rules, including Rule 12 dealing with the registration of consumer arbitration clauses. The AAA stated that its goal was to...more
Delivered in digestible, insightful bites, McGlinchey’s Litigation Byte is a monthly roundup of financial services decisions and cases nationwide that impact your business....more
On May 1, 2025, the American Arbitration Association’s (AAA) new amendments to the Consumer Arbitration Rules officially went into effect. While not a complete overhaul, the revisions impact many of the existing rules while...more
The American Arbitration Association (AAA) has announced revisions to its Consumer Arbitration Rules effective May 1, 2025. The revised rules can be found here and the AAA’s announcement of the rules here. Prior to amending...more
The American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) recently updated its “Employment/Workplace Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures” (formerly entitled the “Employment Arbitration Rules”), effective May 1, 2025. The updates to...more
The American Arbitration Association has announced a number of changes to its arbitration rules for consumer and workplace disputes. Businesses should review the changes and consider updating their arbitration agreements...more
Effective May 1, 2025, the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) implemented significant revisions to AAA Employment/Workplace Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. According to the AAA, these revisions aim to...more
Mass arbitration continues to be a significant and evolving issue in the legal landscape, particularly for consumer, healthcare, and employment disputes. The American Arbitration Association (AAA) recently released data from...more
On April 1, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) announced the launch of its new Consumer Mediation Procedures and Fee Schedule. According to the announcement, updates aim to simplify and make dispute resolution more...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small reflects on his journey of transforming compelling real-life trial experiences into valuable lessons for fellow litigators....more