2011 Year-End Highlights

During this year, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decided the following arbitration cases: On July 22, 2011, the Fifth Circuit denied a motion to compel arbitration in multi-billion-dollar ponzi scheme case. In Janvey v. Alguirre, No. 10-10617 (5th Cir. July 22, 2011) the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) brought suit against the investment company Standford Group Company (“SGC”) and related entities for allegedly perpetr

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Welcome to Disputing‘s 2011 Year-End Highlights. During this year, the U.S. Supreme Court decided several cases related to arbitration: On April 27, 2011, in a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the the Federal Arbitration Act preempted California law with regard to class arbitration in AT&T Mobility, LLC v. Concepcion, 09-893, (April 27, 2011). Read James Gaitis guest-posts about the case here and here. On May 17, 2011,

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Disputing is pleased to announce its 2011 Year-End Highlights series. During the upcoming weeks, we will discuss 2011 developments in case law and legislation regarding arbitration and mediation as well as other interesting topics. Stay tuned!  

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