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The Law of Arbitration
3/29/2011 7:14:39 AM
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With the cost for both civil and criminal court cases continuing to rise, many Americans, faced with burdensome financial pressures, are turning to arbitration. While the average court case is quite expensive, arbitration is a cheaper method to
Florida Supreme Court Rules to Uphold Arbitration Agreement, Even in a Wrongful Death Claim
2/20/2013 12:44:02 PM
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The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that nursing home arbitration agreements must be upheld, even if the person who signed the agreement dies while staying in the nursing home. The details of the case involved Henry Lee Stewart, a
Arbitration to Settle Probate Disputes
11/23/2012 10:38:30 PM
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Probate disputes arise over many reasons and taking the issue to court can end up being a lengthy and difficult battle for families to endure. However, this problem can be solved by adding a simple arbitration clause to your will,
Engineering Arbitration Explained
1/21/2011 4:26:18 PM
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Engineering arbitration could come into play if you were ever put in charge of designing or installing something and it was done improperly or didn't live up to expectations. What if you did it how they told you to do it but they are still complaining
Alimony and Divorce – Is Arbitration the Near-Perfect Solution?
12/20/2012 7:07:22 AM
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Family disputes contain a particular blend of emotional upheaval and anger that can make any legal issue difficult—this is especially true when it comes to divorce or alimony disputes. However, in the middle of such disputes,
Arbitration Clause is Ruled ‘Unconscionable’ by Northern District of California Judge
4/10/2013 5:38:12 PM
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According to U.S. District Judge Susan Illston of the Northern District of California, the arbitration clause used in an employment contract by MHN Government Services and Managed Health Network was "so permeated with unconscionability" that
How to Become an Arbitration Lawyer
3/16/2011 1:44:06 PM
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To become an arbitration lawyer, the first key step is to recognize if your skills and personality are a good fit for the profession. If you have ever been able to resolve a conflict or dispute between family members, co-workers or friends,
Russian Gold Miner Rusoro Files Financial Arbitration Against Venezuela
7/19/2012 10:18:59 AM
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Russian-owned gold mining company Rusoro is filling a financial arbitration claim against the Venezuelan government. CEO Andre Agapov that when Hugo Chavez nationalized the gold industry, Rusoro took a significant loss.
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Arbitration Being Used In More High Profile Divorce Cases
4/11/2012 4:33:35 PM
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Arbitration is being used more often in divorce proceedings to resolve financial disputes. The process is commonly used in civil disputes and some commercial issues, but the influx in divorce proceedings is fairly recent. These cases generally
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Types
5/10/2011 3:07:47 AM
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Alternative dispute resolution: arbitration is a well-known process. Less well known is the fact that it is not a monolithic procedure, but a range of techniques and approaches that work together to help parties in dispute obtain resolution