When Are Class Action Disputes Properly Submitted to Arbitration?
Mondaq Business Briefing › Nbr. 2010, January 2010
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When Are Class Action Disputes Properly Submitted to Arbitration?
Supreme Court's April 27, 2010 Decision Represents the Latest Word, But Congress May Have the Final Say
Why have so many companies opted to include arbitration clauses in their standard form agreements? One reason is an "open secret." Many of them had the understanding and expectation -- which was reasonable at the time -- that an arbitration clause would insulate them from class actions. That objective was especially important for ...See the full content of this document
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