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The Circuits spoke up over the last few days, so here is a quick look to guide you to those...

Two cases last week addressed the obligation of a signatory to an arbitration agreement to arbitrate claims that it might...

There is really no theme today, as the cases released cover a broad range of issues. Severance of unconscionable provisions...

Today’s cases largely focus on the interpretation of arbitration statutes, including March’s federal statute limiting arbitration of sexual assault and...

Federal judges – and their clerks – must be clearing their desks in anticipation of summer vacation.  Because of the...

It is baking in New York City, and my family is on vacation in London, where it’s even hotter.  The...

Sorry about the radio silence. I had a long arbitration followed by vacation.  But, the “saw is sharpened,” and Highlights...

On Monday, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision upending a key part of arbitration jurisprudence in nine Circuits.  Today’s...

Nothing dramatic this week, but some reminders from the Circuits as to basics.  So, today, Highlights will take a spin...

The Circuits woke up in the last three days. While all the cases are important, Bissonnette is essential reading for...