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Drafting Broad Arbitration Clauses

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In the recent decision Soar.Earth Ltd v. Mahaffie, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado addressed what happens when competing forum selection and arbitration clauses in separate contracts apply to a single...more

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Court Confirms Arbitration Award Against Non-Signatory Intervening Party in Arbitration

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Paychex Inc. had entered into an agreement to provide a company, Dan-Gulf Shipping Inc., with payroll-related services. The agreement contained an arbitration clause governed by the rules of the American Arbitration...more

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Commercial Division Holds Nonsignatories Are Bound By Agreement’s Arbitration Clause

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“Read before you sign”, is what we counsel our clients, since we all know that courts will bind one contractually to a signed agreement even if not read. But, what if you never signed the agreement? Can you still be bound by...more

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California’s “Third Party Litigation Exception” Not Preempted By The FAA

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A California appellate court recently examined that state’s legislative response to the situation where a party moves to compel arbitration and some of the parties to the dispute are not parties to the arbitration agreement....more

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Fourth Circuit Affirms Order Dismissing Case To Permit Arbitration Against Non-Signatory To Arbitration Agreement

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An arbitration agreement was contained in a retail installment contract. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the lower court’s dismissal of the case pending arbitration against a non-signatory to the arbitration agreement on two...more

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