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SCOTUS Says Federal Policy Favors Arbitration.

February 2, 2016 by

federal policy favors Arbitration

A California consumer brought a class action against a satellite television service for unjust enrichment, declaratory relief, false advertising and violation of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act. The consumer had signed an agreement waiving rights to bring class action claims, and the agreement further stated that if “the law of your state would find this agreement to dispense with class arbitration procedures unenforceable, then this entire Section 9 is unenforceable.”

Filed Under: Arbitration Law News, Legal News, U.S. Supreme Court Tagged With: 126 S.Ct. 1204, 131 S.Ct. 1740, 136 S.Ct. 463, 163 L.Ed.2d 1038, 179 L.Ed.2d 742, 19 Fla.L.WeeklyFed S. 94, 193 L.Ed.2d 365, 22 Fla.L.WeeklyFed.S. 957, 25 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. S. 567, 546 U.S. 440, 563 U.S. 333

Unconscionability Findings In Arbitration Agreements Still Possible In Other Than Class Action Waivers.

October 27, 2015 by

When the named plaintiff in a class action against a holding company purchased a car, he signed an arbitration agreement which contained a class action waiver. The trial court denied the defendant’s motion to compel arbitration, finding the class waiver unenforceable on the ground the California Legal Remedies Act [CLRA; Civil Code sections 1750-1784] declares the […]

Filed Under: Arbitration Law News, California Supreme Court Law News, Class Action Law News, Legal News Tagged With: §§ 1750-1784, 131 S.Ct. 1740, 179 L.Ed.2d 742, 190 Cal.Rptr.3d 812, 353 P.3d 741, 563 U.S. 333, 61 Cal.4th 899, Civ.Code, Civ.Code §§ 1750-1784, Civil Code, Civil Code sections 1750-1784, sections 1750-1784

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How to Prepare Your Business for a Merger or Acquisition

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With the 50,000 merger and acquisition (M&A) deals that happened globally in 2024, it is evident that businesses are constantly looking for ways to grow and expand. M&A deals can provide a quick and effective way for companies to enter new markets, acquire new … Read More...

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Every business, regardless of its size or industry, faces unique challenges. Among these, legal disputes can often be the most daunting and disruptive. Commercial litigation, a specialized area of law, serves as a framework for resolving disputes arising from business … Read More...

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Real estate transactions are some of the most significant financial decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. Unfortunately, the complexity of these deals creates opportunities for fraud. Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or investor, knowing how to protect yourself and recognize … Read More...

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