Topic
Compel Arbitration
15 published works
Arbitration Nation
A Four-Year Blogiversary – and an Infographic for Compelling Arbitration!
By Liz Kramer
The primary purpose of this blog is to educate lawyers and clients about arbitration law. So, what better way to celebrate my fourth blogiversary than with an awesome new infographic…
Sixth Circuit Appellate Blog
Split Sixth Circuit Compels Arbitration in Employee Benefit Class Action Suit
Last week, the Sixth Circuit handed down its decision in Supplemental Benefit Committee v. Navistar International Corp., an appeal by a corporation seeking to compel arbitration in an ongoing dispute…
Arbitration Nation
Nitty Gritty Advice for Compelling Arbitration under the FAA
By Liz Kramer
I regularly receive questions about compelling arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act. In particular, people ask : (1) Can I file a motion to compel before any other "complaint" is…
Arbitration Nation
Appellate Courts Saving Arbitration Agreements Right and Left
By Liz Kramer
In recent weeks, four federal and state appellate courts have vacated district court decisions that denied motions to compel arbitration. The courts seem to be saying to defendants with arbitration…
ContractsProf Blog
Eighth Circuit Grants Motion to Compel Arbitration of FLSA Claims Despite Class Action Waiver
In 2009, Bristol Care, Inc. (Bristol), which operates residential care facilities for the elderly, hired Sharon Owen (Owen) as administrator of its Cameron, Missouri facility. Owens' agreement with Bristol contained…