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AAA and CPR Issue Remote Arbitration Hearing Guidance
By Beth Graham - April 22, 2020
Both the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) and the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (“CPR”) have issued new guidance to assist arbitrators and parties engaging in virtual hearings due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis.
Based on Delegation Provision in AAA Consumer Rules, Missouri Appellate Court Orders Putative Class-Action Privacy Case to Arbitration
By Beth Graham - June 10, 2019
A Missouri appellate court has ordered a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging Ancestry.com released customer health data to third parties without first obtaining consent to arbitration.
Jay-Z Withdraws Motion for Preliminary Injunction After AAA Pledges to Diversify Arbitrator Roster
By Beth Graham - December 16, 2018
Hip-hop musician Jay-Z has formally withdrawn his request for a preliminary injunction and stay of arbitration after the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) pledged to expand the organization’s roster of African-American arbitrators.
Jay-Z Successfully Convinces NY Court to Issue TRO in AAA Arbitration Based on Lack of Arbitrator Diversity
By Beth Graham - December 4, 2018
Hip-hop musician Jay-Z has successfully convinced a New York judge to temporarily halt American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) arbitration proceedings based on a lack of arbitrator diversity.
Circuit Split Regarding Who Determines Class Arbitrability May Require SCOTUS Consideration
By Beth Graham - August 18, 2018
It appears the United States Supreme Court may find itself considering yet another arbitration issue in the near future.
W. D. of Pennsylvania Addresses Optional Appeal to Second Arbitration Tribunal
By Mark Kantor - August 23, 2017
It is very rare to see a court decision addressing whether an optional appeal to a second arbitration tribunal is available under the applicable arbitration agreement and arbitration rules to a party disappointed by a first tribunal’s arbitration award.
Ninth Circuit Holds Client May Sue Former Law Firm After Mandatory Arbitration Was Terminated for Non-Payment
By Beth Graham - July 11, 2016
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has issued a decision stating a law firm’s client may pursue a legal malpractice case against her former attorneys despite that she was unable to pay her share of mandatory arbitration expenses.
Using Guided Choice to Increase Satisfaction with the Value of Mediators
By Beth Graham - March 30, 2016
In general, Guided Choice is a series of strategies used to provide real measurable value to clients and influence the selection of both lawyers and mediators.
Dispute With Dallas Broker Must Be Arbitrated Under FINRA Rules Despite Letter Agreement Designating AAA Arbitration
By Beth Graham - September 24, 2015
Texas’ Fifth District Court of Appeals has ruled that a dispute between a licensed securities broker and an investment company must be arbitrated before FINRA rather than the AAA.
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Certiorari after Texas High Court Overturns $26 Million Arbitral Award
By Beth Graham - May 28, 2015
The United States Supreme Court has declined to review a Supreme Court of Texas decision overturning a $26 million arbitration award. In Robert L. Myer, et al. v. Americo Life, Inc., et al., No. 14-774, a divided Texas Supreme Court overturned a unanimous arbitration award after the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) disqualified one party’s selected arbitrator due to partiality.
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