On February 28, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court’s denial of a petition to compel individual arbitration against Starz Entertainment, LLC. The court held that the plaintiff, who...more
3/5/2025
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Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton are producing a series of podcasts to discuss litigation topics that have been brought to the forefront by the COVID-19 pandemic and how businesses might be able to prepare and...more
While our economy has slowed, it has not stopped. Businesses that continue, even if in a less robust fashion, will continue to make deals and contracts. This article provides guidance on how those new contracts can address...more
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on human health, life and economic activity around the world. The virus has caused severe disruptions to the global economy, including the banning of...more
3/17/2020
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The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued another decision making it easier for parties to arbitrate. This time, the Court did away with any exceptions to clauses delegating to arbitrators the right to decide their own...more
1/14/2019
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Arbitration may end sooner and more efficiently than litigation, but it is slower to begin. A courthouse is just sitting there waiting for a complaint to be filed.
Originally published in Alternatives to the High Cost of...more