Because of the strong federal policy favoring arbitration, and cases providing that any doubt about the scope of an arbitration agreement must be resolved in favor of arbitration, it is uncommon to find a decision holding that the parties’ claims are not within the scope of their arbitration agreement. But, the Supreme Court of Alabama
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Dear Parties: "Piecemeal" Schmeecemeal. Just Arbitrate. Love, SCOTUS
By Liz Kramer on
Posted in Litigation vs. Arbitration, Uncategorized
Despite the Supreme Court’s best efforts, some myths of arbitration law just will not die. In yesterday’s per curiam decision of the Supreme Court, the Justices tried to put a stake through the heart of a common myth: that a party may successfully avoid a motion to compel arbitration by arguing that not all claims…