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The Law of Arbitration
3/29/2011 7:14:39 AM
Description: 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


Citigroup's Hedge Fund Arbitration Losses Exceed $85 Million
3/22/2012 9:25:45 AM
Description: Since 2008, Citigroup has been plagued with financial arbitrations. From 59 arbitrations related to hedge funds alone, they have racked up more than $85 million in arbitration losses. 39 more burned investors settled outside of arbitration. And the


Securities Arbitration for IL Fraud, Negligence Case
9/13/2012 9:36:18 AM
Description: Two Illinois retirees have filed a $300,000 securities arbitration claim against UBS Financial Services. The parties involved are claiming that they lost the money through fraud and other bad behavior on the part of UBS. Their lawyers filed the


The Advantages and Disadvantages of Ad Hoc Arbitration
3/23/2011 7:04:21 AM
Description: For many people, ad hoc arbitration makes a lot of sense. If you are considering using this process to dispose of a dispute, then you should know the advantages and disadvantages. An arbitration attorney can give you a better idea of how these


New Rules Regarding International Legal Arbitration To Take Effect
10/17/2012 9:19:38 AM
Description: The Court Of International Commercial Arbitration, working cohesively with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania will be producing an updated set of arbitration rules as soon as this year. Arbitration Attorneys To Be Appointed To Group


Studies Underway Pointing to Tighter Limits on Contract Arbitration
5/23/2012 1:30:58 AM
Description: For the past decade or so, corporations and banks have maintained that mandatory contract arbitration clauses, which prevent class-action cases, are the preferred way to deal with customer complaints. The continued existence of mandatory arbitration


Caldera Resources Completes First Round of Arbitrating
9/14/2011 10:11:34 AM
Description: Caldera Resources is currently arbitrating a dispute with the Global Gold Corporation.  Caldera, a precious metals mining company is currently pursuing a project in Armenia.  When Global Gold unilaterally cancelled a negotiated agreement


Former Assistant Fire Chief of Edmond in Arbitration over Dispute with the City
4/10/2013 5:36:32 PM
Description:   A former Edmond, Oklahoma fire official will have to wait until May 21 to know if he will get his job back after being placed on administrative leave and then finally terminated from employment with the city.  The arbitration


Change in Government Arbitration for Ottawa?
9/5/2012 9:24:32 AM
Description: The city of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada is looking to change how it handles the arbitration process. This change in government arbitration is meant to make for shorter resolution times, and keep settlements within the city's budget. The city council


Employment Arbitration over Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination
9/10/2012 10:35:52 AM
Description: The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently settled a case of employment arbitration between Santander Securities and a former female employee.   From all records, it looks like the employee received some vindication, but not