The difference between arbitration and a lawsuit is primarily one of formality. For example, in arbitration, the formal rules of evidence don't apply. Each side can go on and on with narrative ...

Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Chris Lazarini examined a broker/dealer’s effort to prevent a FINRA arbitration case involving representatives selling away activities from going forward. The plaintiff, ...

The government plans to amend the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, likely during the winter session, to introduce key changes aimed at expediting the resolution of commercial disputes.

Several key principles underpin the general enforceability of arbitration clauses: Freedom of Contract: Courts respect the ...

November 29, 2022 - Arbitration can be very expensive. All major arbitration organizations charge fees for adjudicating a dispute, including initial filing fees, arbitrator fees and other variable ...

The Situation:The U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") has sued to block a proposed acquisition of Aleris Corporation by Novelis Inc. In an unprecedented move, the parties and DOJ agreed to refer the ...

Last year the U.S. Supreme Court denied certiorari to the Second Circuit’s decision inBakoss v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyds of London Issuing Certificate No. 0510135, 707 F.3d 140 (2d Cir.), cert.

The vibe is celebratory. There are coffee, doughnuts and croissants on the side table, smiles all around the conference room. On behalf of your team, which could be inside a brokerage firm or a ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The City Council is setting up a showdown with Chicago police after voting Thursday to reject arbitration for officers involved in serious misconduct. It came after some passionate ...

A recent New Jersey Appellate Division matter, County of Passaic v. Horizon Healthcare Services, continues a trend that reinforces the arbitration protections provided to consumers by Atalese v. U.S.

A New Jersey appeals court says a couple cannot sue Uber over a life-altering car accident because of the app’s terms and conditions, even though they say it was their daughter who agreed to those ...