Todd E. Soloway and Bryan T. Mohler explain that although arbitration clauses are widely favored and commonly used, courts ...

Arbitration is an inherently flexible mechanism that allows parties, by agreement, to create a bespoke process that suits their preferences and circumstances. However, drafting errors often lead to ...

Nearly six years after the 2019 amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (1996 Act), the Union government is ...

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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 ...

Employers want quick arbitration but must ensure legal enforceability. The Flores case shows that vague or unfair arbitration clauses can be invalid. To be enforceable, agreements should include clear ...

Arbitration is a process whereby the parties to a dispute agree that it will be privately decided outside of the normal court process. Instead of the formal and heavily structured litigation ...

A century ago, arbitration was a hot item. President Calvin Coolidge signed the Federal Arbitration Act on Feb. 12, 1925. It recognized private dispute resolution as a valid alternative to trials, and ...