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First Circuit Enforces Workplace Arbitration, Even Without a Signed Arbitration Clause
1/13/2013 11:58:39 AM
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In a case that is extremely important for matters concerning workplace arbitration, the First Circuit court has ruled that arbitration is required in workplace disputes for certain franchisees, even in cases for which the franchisees had not
24 Hour Fitness' Contract Arbitration Clause Deemed Illegal by NLRB
5/3/2012 10:54:21 AM
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The fitness franchise, 24 Hour Fitness, is under a lot of heat from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) because in their standard employment contract, arbitration and litigation by class action is strictly prohibited. According to the NLRB,
Is Franchise Arbitration the Right Solution?
1/21/2011 4:26:18 PM
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Franchise Arbitration is something that any large chain should keep in the back of their minds because you just never know when you'll need it. It can be the life saver of your company at times and at other times; it may be something that you hate to
Arbitrating Comes to Halt for Palo Alto Police and Firefighters
11/11/2011 10:07:26 AM
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Arbitrating was an issue on the ballot this week in the prosperous city of Palo Alto, California. Voters had to evaluate the issues underlying Measure D, which proposed to end the process of requiring police and firefighters working for the
Baseball Arbitration News: McCutchen has Four Years Remaining
5/11/2011 2:42:28 AM
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Baseball arbitration made the news again today with the revelation that the Pirates are in talks with center fielder Andrew McCutchen, widely considered one of their star players. At issue is a contract extension; the Pirates want to secure
Arbitration Fairness Act Intended to Protect Consumers
4/20/2011 2:15:52 AM
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The Arbitration Fairness act was reintroduced to Congress in 2009. This bill would ban certain kinds of contracts from making binding arbitration mandatory for dispute resolution. Employment arbitration, for example, would no longer be
The Next Wave of Alternative Dispute Resolution for the Hospitality Industry
12/26/2012 4:46:45 PM
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By: Jennifer Wolf, Institute for Conflict Management, LLC
Maurice Robinson,
Franchiser Loses Out Because of Working in Contract Arbitration Clause
7/5/2012 10:43:23 AM
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Total Car Care lost a case with a former franchiser because of the arbitration wording in its contract. Unless Total can get the case heard by a higher judge, it will likely miss out on its chance for contract arbitration.
The franchiser
Arbitration Baseball and the Market for Sports Talent
6/23/2011 8:37:38 AM
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Arbitration baseball sometimes means that a team is not able to keep a hometown boy on their roster. This is the case with Adrian Gonzalez, who grew up in San Diego as a dedicated fan of the local major league baseball team, the Padres.
Arbitration Baseball Not Anticipated for Carlos Beltran
7/22/2011 7:00:34 AM
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The upcoming arbitration baseball season may not involve Carlos Beltran currently serving as right fielder for the New York Mets. Beltran, 34, currently has a seven-year contract worth almost $120 million, but it is due to expire this