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Credit Repair Organizations Act

Jan 19, 2012

US Supreme Court signals continuing preference for arbitration

The U.S. Supreme Court solidified its pro-arbitration stance in a recent decision interpreting the Credit Repair Organizations Act.

Jan 11, 2012

US Supreme Court: Credit Repair Act claims can be arbitrated

Because the Credit Repair Organizations Act is silent on whether claims can proceed in arbitration, the Federal Arbitration Act mandates that the parties’ arbitration agreement be enforced, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled.

Oct 13, 2011

US Supreme Court to decide: Does ‘right to sue’ mean right to arbitration?

At oral arguments Tuesday, the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court expressed skepticism that a “right to sue” provision in a federal consumer credit statute prevents credit card companies from enforcing mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses with its customers.

Oct 11, 2011

U.S. Supreme Court ponders strip search limits, arbitration

After taking Columbus Day off, the U.S. Supreme Court is back in action to hear oral arguments this week on issues including whether claims arising under the Credit Repair Organizations Act are arbitrable, and whether the Fourth Amendment limits strip searches on jail inmates held on minor charges.

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