Federal common law determines the definition of “arbitration.” *

USA - April 19 2013
The Second Circuit held that the meaning of "arbitration" under the Federal Arbitration Act is governed by federal common law, not state law, thus…

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Insurance disputes held to be not subject to arbitration *

USA - April 19 2013
The Washington State Supreme Court upheld the lower court's denial of a motion to compel arbitration of an insurance coverage dispute on grounds that…

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Arbitrator’s discovery order not subject to judicial review until after award *

USA - April 19 2013
Addressing what it described as an issue of first impression nationally, the Illinois Appellate Court held that a dispute over an arbitrator's…

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Supreme Court to address enforcing class arbitration absent express provision *

USA - March 13 2013
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari to address the issue of whether arbitrators act within their powers under the Federal Arbitration Act…

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8th Cir: arbitration clauses with class action waivers enforceable in FLSA cases *

USA - March 13 2013
The Eighth Circuit held that arbitration agreements containing class waivers are enforceable in claims brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act…

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