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Arbitration

Oct 24, 2018

Federal appeals court decision could reverse employees’ $10M arbitration award

The U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a decision Monday clarifying that disputes over the interpretation of class-action waivers in employment agreements must be decided by a district court – not an arbitrator.

Dec 30, 2015

The other side of the arbitration story

A recent three-part series in the New York Times (“Arbitration Everywhere, Stacking the Deck of Justice,” Oct. 31) spotlighted certain abuses and injustices in particular types of arbitration. It has gained wide attention, especially among those who work regularly with alternative dispute resolutions.

Jan 3, 2014

Company claims arbitrator couldn’t hear, dozed off

A company is trying to get out of paying an Iowa utility millions in a construction dispute by claiming that a retired judge who oversaw the arbitration proceedings had serious hearing problems and napped during the case.

Jul 23, 2013

Arbitration ruling divides litigation bar

The chasm between civil defense attorneys who extol the virtues of mandatory arbitration agreements and members of the plaintiffs’ bar who say the pacts strip consumers of their right to redress was widened by the U.S. Supreme Court last month.

Jun 11, 2013

Ruling gives power to arbitrators

In a ruling that boosts the authority of arbitrators to interpret crucial contract provisions, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an arbitrator’s decision to allow a plaintiff to bring a class-wide arbitration proceeding when the parties did not expressly agree to allow class-wide relief.

Nov 15, 2012

Family – divorce – arbitration — family support — attorney fees — modification

2011AP623, 2011AP2617 In re the marriage of: Symdon v. Symdon

Sep 18, 2012

Civil Procedure — arbitration

2011AP1039 Mortimore v. Merge Technologies Inc.

May 10, 2012

Labor – arbitration — scope of authority

2011AP1716 Wausaukee School District v. Wausaukee Education Association

Mar 28, 2012

Bankruptcy — arbitration

11-2018 & 11-2026 In re USA Baby, Inc.

Mar 13, 2012

Civil Procedure – arbitration — judicial review

2011AP2067 Marlow v. IDS Property Casualty Ins. Co.

Feb 23, 2012

Nursing home arbitration clauses may be enforceable, rules US Supreme Court

State courts could not categorically refuse to enforce arbitration clauses in the admission contracts of nursing homes sued for wrongful death, the U.S Supreme Court has ruled in a per curiam decision.

Jan 19, 2012

Civil Procedure — arbitration

11-2089 Gore v. Alltel Communications, LLC

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