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From 1925 to Today: How the FAA Transformed Dispute Resolution

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In 1925, Congress enacted the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) requiring courts to enforce agreements to arbitrate as valid contract provisions. Business communities and trade associations campaigned vigorously in support of its...more

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Say the Magic Word: Fourth Circuit Imposes High Standard for Showing that Federal Statute Precludes Enforcement of Agreement to...

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A recent Fourth Circuit decision extends the trend of cases refusing to use federal statutes to invalidate arbitration agreements waiving the right to bring class claims in federal court. The statute at issue in Espin v....more

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