Case summaries
By Ashley Crettol & Kurt Kamrath
Alternative Dispute Resolution,
June 2008
The First Circuit found that under a partnership agreement that includes an arbitration clause, a corporation cannot avoid arbitration by naming as defendants two non-signatories to the agreement.
Happenings
By Kurt Kamrath & Ashley Crettol
Alternative Dispute Resolution,
June 2008
Florida recently passed a bill that requires parties in homeowner’s association disputes to attempt mediation or arbitration prior to filing suit.
Happenings
By Ashley Crettol
Alternative Dispute Resolution,
May 2008
An amendment to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration rules was approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Case summaries
By Ashley Crettol
Alternative Dispute Resolution,
April 2008
The dispute between Preston and Ferrer, who were disagreeing over whether the California Talent Agency Act (CTAA) or the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) had initial jurisdiction over concerns with their contract, was decided on February 20, 2008.
ADR happenings
By Ashley Crettol
Alternative Dispute Resolution,
February 2008
Recent developments in ADR.
Case summaries
By Ashley Crettol
Alternative Dispute Resolution,
January 2008
Local 15 objected to a new system implemented by Exelon Corporation, which, during an emergency, would summon those employees who were not already at work.
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