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Anti-Arbitration Bills Imperil The Universal Benefits Of Consumer Arbitration
Eighty-three years ago, Congress enacted the Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA"), giving Americans the right to contract to resolve their disputes through binding arbitration. The FAA established a strong federal policy favoring arbitration as an expeditious and cost-effective alternative to court....
Read MoreArbitration And Freedom Of Contract: What Are The Limits In Pennsylvania And New Jersey?
Over the past few decades, as arbitration has evolved from niche status into an all-purpose means of dispute resolution, parties have increasingly shaped the process to meet their expectations - either by defining the process in the arbitration agreement itself or by adopting arbitration rules that...
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