How Tarik Skubal’s case could test the norms of MLB’s arbitration system

With a $13 million gap between the back-to-back AL Cy Young winner's ask and the Tigers' filing number, Skubal's case can go ...

The Power of Arbitration Clauses and ‘Terms of Service’

Eastern District of Pennsylvania reaffirms the ability of large transportation companies, and specifically common carriers, ...
JD Supra

Strategic Use of Arbitration Provisions in Nonprofits’ Contracts

In the nonprofit sector, organizations often face unique legal challenges that require efficient and cost-effective dispute resolution mechanisms. Arbitration provisions in contracts can offer ...
JD Supra

Employers May Compel Arbitration Even Where Employee Failed to Sign Arbitration Agreement

In yet another example of the strong federal policy favoring arbitration embodied in the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), U.S. District Court Judge Joel Slomsky of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ...
Investopedia

Mandatory Binding Arbitration Definition, Example, and FAQ

Mitchell Grant is a self-taught investor with over 5 years of experience as a financial trader. He is a financial content strategist and creative content editor. Dr. JeFreda R. Brown is a financial ...

A Tigers-Tarik Skubal arbitration hearing would be fascinating theater. Here’s why

After Thursday's arbitration deadline passed, Skubal and the Tigers currently face a $13 million gap in negotiations for his ...

So You Say You Want to Arbitrate? Navigating the Unexpected Complexities of Arbitration Provisions

Todd E. Soloway and Bryan T. Mohler explain that although arbitration clauses are widely favored and commonly used, courts ...
Reuters

Mass Arbitration in the US

An expert Q&A on recent developments in mass arbitration, including the characteristics of mass arbitration, how it differs from class arbitration, the types of claims commonly involved, and the ...
Buffalo News

City gets burned again; Arbitration ruling favoring firefighters shows the need to revise Taylor Law

The recent arbitration ruling mandating that the City of Buffalo pay firefighters retroactive raises dating back to 2002 is another example of arbitration rulings that favor unions without regard to a ...
Ars Technica

Steam doesn’t want to pay arbitration fees, tells gamers to sue instead

Valve Corporation, tired of paying arbitration fees, has removed a mandatory arbitration clause from Steam’s subscriber agreement. Valve told gamers in yesterday’s update that they must sue the ...
Forbes

Artificial Intelligence Will Soon Replace Many Human Arbitrators

Arbitration is a process whereby the parties to a dispute agree that it will be privately decided outside of the normal court process. Instead of the formal and heavily structured litigation ...
The National Law Review

Employers May Compel Arbitration Even Where Employee Failed to Sign Arbitration Agreement

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