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JAMS Welcomes Karl Bayer to its Panel of Neutrals
JAMS, the world’s largest private alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provider, is pleased to announce that Karl Bayer
Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreements: The Twenty-First Century Arbitration Battleground and Implications for the EU Countries
Linda S. Mullenix, Morris & Rita Atlas Chair in Advocacy at the University of Texas School of Law, has written “Class Ac
Picking the Proper Technological Tool for Problem-Solving in Arbitration
Professor Amy J. Schmitz, John Deaver Drinko-Baker & Hostetler Chair in Law and Co-Director of the Translational Data An
SCOTUS to Resolve Circuit Split Over Transportation Worker Exemption in the FAA
Today marks the start of the United States Supreme Court’s new term. During the term, the nation’s highest court will re

DC Circuit Vacates Arbitration Award on Public Policy Grounds

By Karl Bayer - May 5, 2017

In National Railroad Passenger Corporation v. Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 189, No. 16-7004 (DC Cir., April 28, 2017), the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed a trial court’s order vacating an arbitration award based on public policy grounds.

Can NFL Players Obtain Judicial Review of Arbitration Decisions on the Merits When a Typical Hourly Union Worker Cannot Obtain This Unusual Court Access?

By Beth Graham - May 4, 2017

Michael Z. Green, Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law, and Kyle Carney, Independent, have published, “Can NFL Players Obtain Judicial Review of Arbitration Decisions on the Merits When a Typical Hourly Union Worker Cannot Obtain This Unusual Court Access?,” New York University Journal of Legislation and Public Policy, Forthcoming.

Beaumont COA Orders ExxonMobil to Arbitrate Casualty Claims Related to Refinery Fire

By Beth Graham - May 2, 2017

The Ninth District Court of Appeals in Beaumont has ordered ExxonMobil to arbitrate a dispute with an insurance company.

SCOTX Affirms Arbitration Award, Finds No Manifest Disregard of the Law in Oil & Gas Dispute

By Beth Graham - April 28, 2017

The Supreme Court of Texas has affirmed a court of appeals’ judgment regarding an arbitration panel’s damages award in an oil and gas exploration and production dispute.

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5th Circuit Once Again Upholds Class Waiver Absent an Arbitration Agreement

By Beth Graham - August 25, 2017

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has once again overturned a National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) decision stating an employer’s collective action waiver that is not included in an arbitration agreement violates Section 8(a)(1) of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”).

CFPB Director Pens NYT Op-Ed Addressing New Rule Against Mandatory Arbitration Agreements that Ban Class-Actions

By Beth Graham - August 24, 2017

W. D. of Pennsylvania Addresses Optional Appeal to Second Arbitration Tribunal

By Mark Kantor - August 23, 2017

Mediation Channel: Resources for Mediators

By Victoria VanBuren - May 21, 2010

Last week, Diane Levin at the Mediation Channel had an interesting post with resources for mediators (thanks for the cite!). You can find the post here. As readers may know, Diane also maintains the impressive World Directory of ADR Blogs at ADRblogs.com where she lists dispute resolution blogs from all over the world. On a related note, Diane’s Mediation Channel received recently the ABA Journal Blawg Award for 2009. Congratulations Diane! From the Disputing Team, Karl Bayer, Alyson Chaky, Holly Hayes & Victoria VanBuren Technorati Tags: law, ADR, arbitration