JD Supra

One at a Time: The Ninth Circuit Rejects the Application of Non-Mutual Offensive Collateral Estoppel for Invalidating Arbitration Agreements

Arbitration doctrine is anchored in the Federal Arbitration Act’s core mandate: arbitration agreements must be enforced ...
Law

Contract Law, Arbitration Agreements and the Internet

Contract Law, Arbitration Agreements and the Internet Now that businesses have moved toward an increasing amount of e-commerce, courts have begun to address when an arbitration provision related to ...
JD Supra

Abusive Arbitration Clauses in Contracts of Adhesion: Quebec Court of Appeal Reaffirms the Importance of Access to Justice

A recent decision of the Quebec Court of Appeal (QCA) in Terrassement St-Louis inc. c. Hydro-Québec (available in French only) highlights tensions between, on one hand, the principles of freedom of ...
MyNewsLA.com

Judge Delays Arbitration Ruling in `Let’s Make a Deal’ Worker Suit

A former “Let’s Make a Deal” production worker who alleges Fremantle Productions North America Inc. terminated him in 2025 because he converted to Buddhism and reported alleged unsafe working ...
Yahoo

Arbitration underway on Milwaukee police union's contract. Here's what to know about negotiations

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The first phase of arbitration for the Milwaukee Police Association's 2023-25 contract is set to wrap up Sept. 25. The Milwaukee ...
Law

Enforceability of Construction Contract Arbitration Clauses Post-'Atalese'

Mutual promises give rise to an obligation, and their breach to a right of action for damages. Time was when the obligation and the remedy were unknown unless the promise was under seal." Benjamin ...
Lawrence Journal-World

Despite contract progress, union representing KU faculty says binding arbitration, salary rates are key sticking points

Around 100 University of Kansas faculty gathered outside Wescoe Hall on Wednesday in a rally supporting an agreement for a contract with the university and the union that represents faculty. Although ...
New Haven Register

New Haven teachers' contract heading toward arbitration, union president says: 'We will be ready'

NEW HAVEN — From working unpaid overtime hours to buying school supplies with their own money, Ramzie Highsmith said while they love their job, they still struggle to pay their bills. "Few other jobs ...
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Houston Astros offer contracts to 11 arbitration-eligible players, reach deals with two others

The Houston Astros offered contracts to 11 of their arbitration-eligible players - and struck deals with two others for 2026 - prior to Friday's deadline. The arbitration-eligible players who received ...