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Title Insurance Case Covered by Federal Arbitration Act
7/21/2011 8:01:54 AM
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The Federal Arbitration Act applies to a class-action lawsuit regarding title insurance companies in California, according to U.S. District Judge Jeffrey S. White, who serves the Northern Judicial District in the state. At issue is a
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
When is Real Estate Arbitration Necessary?
10/2/2012 9:29:53 AM
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No one likes going to trial for any reason, and real estate issues are no different. Luckily, real estate arbitration is a less costly, stressful and time consuming solution than litigation. Before you go into arbitration, you should know your
New Expansion of Internet Domains Requires Trademark Owners to Take Immediate Action
8/9/2012 5:25:23 PM
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On June 13, 2012, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), which oversees Internet operations and policy, revealed the identity of the over 1900 new top-level domain applications that have been filed under its new Internet
Real Estate Arbitration
11/13/2012 12:06:50 PM
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Most real estate transactions take place without any major problems, with minor disputes occurring but often worked out by the parties involved in the transaction. In these minor disputes, negotiation and communication go a long way in
What ADR Arbitration Agreements Should Cover
5/5/2011 3:07:14 AM
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ADR arbitration stands for "alternative dispute resolution.” ADR has been growing in popularity for years as businesses, governments, and individuals increasingly understand that litigation is both slow and costly. Another reason
TIC Real Estate Arbitration in Lightfoot vs. Pacific West
3/13/2012 12:14:41 PM
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If there is a specific real estate arbitration type that keeps FINRA busy and brokerages cringing, Tenants-In-Common, or TIC investments have a stronger claim than most. Claims of this type are becoming increasingly common in the aftermath of the
Canadian Online Arbitration and Applicable Law
8/25/2011 9:17:42 AM
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Online arbitration is not a new phenomenon, but the increasing pace of technology has led some industry observers to question the interaction between existing law and remote arbitration technologies that exist now or may be developed in the
Claims Dismissed Against Broker-Dealers in Arbitration Case
4/23/2012 9:11:56 AM
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Three accredited investors have filed claims against Berthel Fisher and Co Financial Services, a broker-dealer in Marion, Iowa have been dismissed by a FINRA arbitration panel as of April 9. The proceedings actually spanned several months and the
Montana Investors Reject Alternative Dispute Resolution Arbitration
9/6/2011 9:44:17 AM
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Alternative dispute resolution arbitration is not the preferred choice of a group of Montana investors including a former congressman.