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Updated 7/3/2009 |
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Leading the News:
Maryland Court Rules Unsigned Arbitration Agreement Invalid
A Maryland appeals court has ruled that an arbitration agreement that lacked a signature of both parties was unenforceable.
State Commission’s Arbitral Authority Limited by Telecomm Act
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Arizona state commission had no authority to establish rates and access terms for an interconnection agreement between telecommunications carriers in arbitration because the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) retains sole authority to require access and regulate pricing of long distance service under the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
Texas Lawmakers Approve Process for Appealing Arbitration Denial
Texas lawmakers in both legislative chambers recently passed legislation that would authorize an appeal of a trial court's order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a matter governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA).
Florida Courts May Appoint Arbitrator Where Provider Unavailable
A Florida appeals court recently ruled that courts are authorized by the state arbitration code to appoint an arbitrator when the arbitration provider named in the arbitration agreement refuses to administer the arbitration.
FAA Preempts Georgia Medical Malpractice Arbitration Law
A Georgia appeals court recently ruled that a state statute prohibiting enforcement of pre-dispute arbitration agreements in medical malpractice cases singles out arbitration, is not a generally applicable contract defense and, therefore is preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA).
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