The California Supreme Court recently held in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) does not preempt a California law that penalizes businesses that have consumer and employee arbitration...more
8/18/2025
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Statutory Interpretation
On May 1, 2025, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) implemented its new Consumer Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. These changes, designed to enhance fairness and efficiency in arbitration processes, address...more
6/12/2025
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New Rules
On May 12, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees will take effect. Under the rule, certain businesses must disclose all mandatory fees and the total price up front to limit bait-and-switch...more
The American Arbitration Association (AAA) recently amended its Supplemental Rules on Mass Arbitrations as well as its fee schedule, in an attempt to streamline these arbitrations.
These rules could potentially change the...more