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Contract Terms Motion to Compel Consumer Protection Laws

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California federal court compels arbitration based on a modified sign-in wrap agreement

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Takeaway: Terms and conditions requiring individual arbitrations can effectively end many consumer class actions. But courts rigorously scrutinize consumers’ assent to such terms, insisting upon reasonably conspicuous notice...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

District Court enforces arbitration in online lending platform dispute

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

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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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