The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to resolve a circuit split regarding whether a federal court has subject-matter jurisdiction to confirm or vacate an arbitration award under the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) in situations where the court only has jurisdiction because the underlying dispute involves a federal question.
Continue reading...We are excited to announce the newly redesigned Arbitrate.com now offers a variety of on-demand arbitration courses, including four classes taught by Disputing blog’s own Professor Tracy McCormack and Karl Bayer!
Continue reading...The Supreme Court of the United States has declined to consider whether “final mile” delivery drivers are transportation workers engaged in interstate commerce and exempt from the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”).
Continue reading...One of the reasons for defining the plain and ordinary meaning is so the jury does not have to decide on the scope of the claim and it is clear to them what that scope is from the beginning.
Continue reading...The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (“NADN”) recently conducted an online national survey of its members.
Continue reading...Amy J. Schmitz, Elwood L. Thomas Missouri Endowed Professor of Law at the University of Missouri School of Law, has written “Dangers of Digitizing Due Process,” University of Missouri School of Law Legal Studies Research Paper No. 2020-01 (Draft to be Edited and Included in Published Proceedings with Cyberjustice Laboratory).
Continue reading...The United States Supreme Court was recently asked to consider whether an arbitration agreement precludes a wrongful death claim in a nursing home dispute.
Continue reading...The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ordered that a dispute between numerous independent pharmacies and CVS Caremark Corporation and three of the company’s related business entities (“CVS”) be submitted to arbitration.
Continue reading...Disputing is published by Karl Bayer, a dispute resolution expert based in Austin, Texas. Articles published on Disputing aim to provide original insight and commentary around issues related to arbitration, mediation and the alternative dispute resolution industry.
To learn more about Karl and his team, or to schedule a mediation or arbitration with Karl’s live scheduling calendar, visit www.karlbayer.com.
Disputing is published by Karl Bayer, a dispute resolution expert based in Austin, Texas. Articles published on Disputing aim to provide original insight and commentary around issues related to arbitration, mediation and the alternative dispute resolution industry.
To learn more about Karl and his team, or to schedule a mediation or arbitration with Karl’s live scheduling calendar, visit www.karlbayer.com.