Jacqueline M. Nolan-Haley, Professor of Law and Director of Fordham University’s Conflict Resolution & ADR Program, has published a thoughtful article entitled, Judicial Review of Mediated Settlement Agreements: Improving Mediation with Consent? In her publication, Professor Nolan-Haley examines the impact the judicial system may have on the mediation process.

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In re Santander Consumer USA, Inc., Jan Bonner purchased boating equipment from Ron Hoover RV and Marine. Ron Hoover RV and Marine then assigned the agreement to GEMB Lending, Inc. 016 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, which authorizes interlocutory appeals under the FAA in suits filed after September 1, 2009. CIV. PRAC. & REM. We therefore refuse to speculate on whether a remedy that in fact existed through interlocutory appeal, but was not exercised, is always “adequate.

In a motion to dismiss the case, the league claims player safety has always been a top priority. According to league officials, the case should be submitted to binding arbitration pursuant to the players’ collective bargaining agreement.