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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

District Court enforces arbitration in online lending platform dispute

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On March 21, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania filed a memorandum upholding a company’s requirement that a consumer’s claims be resolved in arbitration. In this case, the plaintiff, on behalf of...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

B.C. Proposes Consumer Protection Reforms, Aims to Restrict Certain Contract Terms

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On February 25, 2025, the British Columbia government introduced Bill 4, the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Amendment Act, 2025 (Bill) for the stated purpose of protecting people from “unfair contract terms” and...more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

Mass Arbitration: Managing the Risk and Complexities

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For over three decades, arbitration has offered an efficient and cost-effective mechanism for resolving consumer disputes. Companies across a variety of industries, including telecommunications, retail and the gig economy,...more

Carlton Fields

Second Circuit Holds Arbitration Clause Found in Hyperlink in a Confirmation Email Unenforceable

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SquareTrade, Inc. (“SquareTrade”) sells protection plans for consumer products. Adam Starke (“Starke”) purchased a SquareTrade plan from Amazon to cover a CD player ordered from Staples....more

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