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SCOTX Reverses Order Denying Jefferson County Constable’s Arbitration Request

By Beth Graham - June 25, 2018

The Supreme Court of Texas has reversed an appellate court’s order based on a related case that was decided by the state’s highest court in April.

Houston COA Denies Petition for Mandamus Relief Over Arbitration Order

By Beth Graham - June 11, 2018

In a 2-1 decision, the Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas has refused to issue a writ of mandamus directing a lower court to vacate its order compelling arbitration.

Houston Federal Court Confirms Consent Award Based on New York Convention

By Beth Graham - June 5, 2018

The Southern District of Texas in Houston has confirmed a $14 million arbitration award in an international oil and gas dispute.

U.S. Supreme Court Sides With Employers Over Class Arbitration Waivers

By Beth Graham - May 21, 2018

The United States Supreme Court has finally decided whether a collective action ban included in an employer’s arbitration agreement is lawful under the National Labor Relations Act.

Fifth Circuit Orders Independent Contractor to Individually Arbitrate FLSA Claims

By Beth Graham - May 17, 2018

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has affirmed a district court’s order compelling an independent contractor to arbitrate his Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) claims against a restaurant food delivery service.

SCOTX Vacates Arbitration Award in Crop Insurance Dispute

By Beth Graham - May 14, 2018

The Supreme Court of Texas has ruled that a contract signatory was erroneously “required to arbitrate its non-contractual claims against non-signatories” in a crop insurance dispute.