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The Federal Arbitration Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1925 that governs arbitration in contracts implicating interstate commerce. The Act applies in both federal and state courts. 
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Litigation Byte (May Edition)

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The Litigation Byte is the new name and format for McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin. Our new format will reflect McGlinchey’s national coverage and our expanded footprint while still serving up the digestible, insightful...more

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KT Client Success: U.S. Supreme Court Victory

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UPDATE: After the Texas Supreme Court handed down an 8-0 ruling in favor of our client Cash Biz (SEE BELOW), petitioners filed a petition with the United States Supreme Court. A petition for a writ of certiorari was filed on...more

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Texas Supreme Court Victory

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On February 23, the Texas Supreme Court unanimously affirmed a split decision from the Fourth Court of Appeals sitting in San Antonio in a case of first impression in Texas state courts related to the application of the...more

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Dept. of Ed. Bans Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements by Title IV Schools

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The U.S. Department of Education has issued a final rule that broadly addresses the ability of a student to assert a school's misconduct as a defense to repayment of a federal student loan. The final rule includes a ban on...more

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Second Circuit Upholds Refusal To Compel Arbitration Due To Unavailable Forum, Recognizing Split In Federal Circuits

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A borrower had previously entered into three payday loan agreements that contained arbitration provisions mandating that all claims be arbitrated in the National Arbitration Forum (NAF), and under the Code of Procedure of the...more

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