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U.S. Supreme Court Enforces Class Arbitration Waiver
The U.S. Supreme Court recently released its opinion in AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion, No. 09-893 (U.S. Apr. 27, 2011), addressing the question as to whether class arbitration waivers in standard form contracts are enforceable in actions brought by consumers. The Supreme Court reversed the District Court in California and the Ninth Circuit by holding that class arbitration waivers are enforceable and cannot be found unconscionable under state law. This decision presents considerable advantages to franchisors and business owners that choose to designate arbitration as their dispute-resolution mechanism, due to their ability to require and enforce bilateral arbitration.
Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough
There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
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Summary Judgment Denied Defendant in Declaratory Action by Producer of To Kill a Mockingbird Broadway Play Seeking Amateur Theatrical Rights
Risks of “Baseball Arbitration” in Resolving Real Estate Disputes
“Baseball arbitration” refers to the process used in Major League Baseball in which if an eligible player's representative and the club ownership cannot reach a compensation agreement through negotiation, each party enters a final submission and during a formal hearing each side — player and management — presents its case and then the designated panel of arbitrators chooses one of the salary bids with no other result being allowed. This method has become increasingly popular even beyond the sport of baseball.
Disconnect Between In-House and Outside Counsel
'Disconnect Between In-House and Outside Counsel is a continuation of the discussion of client expectations and the disconnect that often occurs. And although the outside attorneys should be pursuing how inside-counsel actually think, inside counsel should make an effort to impart this information without waiting to be asked.