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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Ad Hoc Arbitration
3/23/2011 7:04:21 AM
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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
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,
School Board Should Consider Non-Binding Arbitration, Says Morgan
9/28/2011 9:31:11 AM
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Non binding arbitration has become the subject of debate in Jefferson Parish School District. Three different lawsuits are currently pending on issues as varied as teacher layoffs, furlough days, and alleged age discrimination. It is
Arbitration Baseball News for Jose Tabata of the Pirates
8/22/2011 5:09:16 AM
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Arbitration baseball in 2014 might not include Jose Tabata, an outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates. It appears that Tabata is seriously considering a contract extension that would last six years. Tabata would have been eligible for
Lexington Public Library to Enter Arbitration with its Former CEO
2/21/2013 6:06:11 PM
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An arbitration panel in Lexington, Kentucky ruled this week that the Lexington Public Library owes its former CEO, Kathleen Imhoff, a settlement due to her dismissal without just cause. The amount of the settlement is yet to be determined, but
Federal Arbitration Act Inferior to McCarran-Ferguson Act, Rules Judge
8/15/2011 2:12:21 PM
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The Federal Arbitration Act was at issue in a case involving financial giant American International Group this week. AIG had hoped to require a worker's compensation insurance buyer based in California to use arbitration to resolve disputes.
Yonkers, New York Firefighters Enter Workplace Arbitration
1/10/2013 3:31:58 PM
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Following a dispute that began in the middle of 2012 regarding lowering minimum staffing levels to help the city maintain its budget, the Yonkers firefighters union has decided to finally bring their case before an arbitrator. After
Non Binding Arbitration Required in Nevada
6/2/2011 6:50:14 AM
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Non binding arbitration became the law of the land in Nevada this Memorial Day when the State Assembly passed legislation affecting Home Owner Association complaints. Senate Bill 254 requires homeowners to pay for a mediation attorney first;
Arbitration Process in Westport Rules for Firefighters
9/8/2011 9:39:58 AM
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The arbitration process is a way of resolving disputes without the need for a lawsuit or court settlement. In the case of firefighters pursuing contract arbitration with their employer, the town of Westport, Connecticut, arbitration attorneys