Topic
Forced Arbitration
78 published works
Construction Law Zone
Arbitration’s Diamond in the Rough: Lessons from the Dichele Superior Court Ruling
By Robinson+Cole's Construction Group
In construction law, contracts are at the heart of our business; contracts between: owners and architects; owners and general contractors; contractors and subcontractors; and subcontractors and sub-subcontractors. Contract language often…
Nursing Home Law Blog
Arbitration – Unnecessarily Giving up Your Rights
In my practice, I am currently responding to a motion to dismiss a lawsuit because of a forced arbitration document that was slipped into admission paperwork. “Arbitration” is basically something…
ContractsProf Blog
Lost in the Fine Print Document to Be Screened at AALS
Join Alliance for Justice at the Association of American Law Schools’ (AALS) Annual Meeting to celebrate the release of the new short documentary,Lost in the Fine PrintExamining the Impact of…
ContractsProf Blog
Consumer, Beaten and Robbed, and then Forced to Arbitrate
Forced arbitration clauses are in all sorts of consumer contracts. Even though readers of this blog know what they are, this case (Johnson v. Rent-a-Center) might surprise you. An 88…
ContractsProf Blog
Documentary on Forced Arbitration
The Alliance for Justice has released a documentary on forced arbitration called Lost in the Fine Print. It's very well-done, highly watchable (meaning your students will stay awake and off…
ContractsProf Blog
General Mills Leads the Way (Into Compelled Arbitration)
According to this article in today's New York Times, General Mills has added language to its website designed to force anyone who interacts with the company to disclaim any right to bring…
ContractsProf Blog
Op-Ed on Mandatory Arbitration (and Cheerleader Contracts)
Nan Aron, President of the Alliance for Justice, has an op-ed in SFGate supporting the Arbitration Fairness Act. It begins with the attention-grabbing question:What do a Bay Area restaurant, customers of…
Labor Law Prof Blog
BJELL Call for Papers on Forced Arbitration
The Berkeley Journal of Employment and Labor Law (BJELL) and The Employee Rights Advocacy Institute For Law & Policy (The Institute) will be holding a symposium on February 27, 2014…
ContractsProf Blog
SCOTUS Issues Opinion in Italian Colors: No Surprises
In a 5-3 decision (Sotomayor, J., not participating), the U.S. Supreme Court today compelled arbitration in American Express Co. v. Italian Colors Restaurants.We reported on the oral arguments in this case here,…
ContractsProf Blog
9th Circuit’s Reinhardt Reverses Compelled Arbitration Award
Last week, the 9th Circuit issued its opinion in Kolev v. Euromotors West/The Auto Gallery. The facts are pretty humdrum. Diana Kolev brought a "pre-owned" car that developed mechanical problems…