arbitration
Arbitration Agreements
Introduction Arbitration agreements are contracts requiring parties to resolve disputes through private arbitration rather than litigation. Under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), arbitration …
Class Action Waivers in Arbitration
Introduction Class action waivers in arbitration agreements prohibit parties from bringing claims on a representative basis in any forum, requiring that all disputes be resolved through individual …
Federal Arbitration Act
Introduction The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) , codified at 9 USC §§ 1-16, establishes the federal policy favoring enforcement of arbitration agreements. Enacted in 1925, the FAA was intended to …
US Arbitration Law
The Federal Arbitration Act The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), enacted in 1925 and codified at 9 U.S.C. §§ 1–16, is the primary legislation governing arbitration in the United States. Chapter 1 of the …