U.S. Supreme Court Rules Certain Classes of Transportation Workers Exempt from Arbitration
April 24, 2019The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent unanimous decision in New Prime Inc. v. Oliveira compels courts — not arbitrators — to ensure that an arbitration agreement falls under the authority of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) before arbitration can begin, even with the presence of clear delegation cla…
DetailsPros and Cons of Arbitration Clauses in Contracts
November 12, 2018Long before any potential dispute arises, whether that dispute will be litigated or arbitrated is usually already decided in the language of a business contract. The inclusion of arbitration agreements or clauses is commonplace today; however, when drafting a contract, careful consideration should be given to both …
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