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U.S. Supreme Court Denies Certiorari after Texas High Court Overturns $26...
The United States Supreme Court has declined to review a Supreme Court of Texas decision overturning a $26 million arbitration award. In Robert L. Myer, et al. v. Americo Life, Inc., et al., No....
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Dispute With Dallas Broker Must Be Arbitrated Under FINRA Rules Despite...
Texas’ Fifth District Court of Appeals has ruled that a dispute between a licensed securities broker and an investment company must be arbitrated before FINRA rather than the AAA. In Morford v....
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Using Guided Choice to Increase Satisfaction with the Value of Mediators
In general, Guided Choice is a series of strategies used to provide real measurable value to clients and influence the selection of both lawyers and mediators. According to Paul M. Lurie, Director of...
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Ninth Circuit Holds Client May Sue Former Law Firm After Mandatory...
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has issued a decision stating a law firm’s client may pursue a legal malpractice case against her former attorneys despite that she was unable...
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W. D. of Pennsylvania Addresses Optional Appeal to Second Arbitration Tribunal
by Mark Kantor It is very rare to see a court decision addressing whether an optional appeal to a second arbitration tribunal is available under the applicable arbitration agreement and arbitration...
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Circuit Split Regarding Who Determines Class Arbitrability May Require SCOTUS...
It appears the United States Supreme Court may find itself considering yet another arbitration issue in the near future. The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has split with other circuits and held an...
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Jay-Z Successfully Convinces NY Court to Issue TRO in AAA Arbitration Based...
Hip-hop musician Jay-Z has successfully convinced a New York judge to temporarily halt American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) arbitration proceedings based on a lack of arbitrator diversity. In the...
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Jay-Z Withdraws Motion for Preliminary Injunction After AAA Pledges to...
Hip-hop musician Jay-Z has formally withdrawn his request for a preliminary injunction and stay of arbitration after the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) pledged to expand the organization’s...
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Based on Delegation Provision in AAA Consumer Rules, Missouri Appellate Court...
A Missouri appellate court has ordered a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging Ancestry.com released customer health data to third parties without first obtaining consent to arbitration. In Hughes v....
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AAA and CPR Issue Remote Arbitration Hearing Guidance
Both the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) and the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (“CPR”) have issued new guidance to assist arbitrators and parties engaging in...
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