Ethical standards for neutral and party-appointed arbitrators

Most PI arbitrations are conducted before a single neutral arbitrator, whereas predispute arbitration agreements require a panel of three neutral arbitrators; the ethical standards are different

Michael Fields

From Issue: 2020 November

AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion: The death knell for class actions?

Has the consumer class-action suit been eliminated and replaced with individual arbitration?

Jonathan Gertler
Christian Schreiber

From Issue: 2011 June

Revisiting binding mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses

Legislators look to preclude such clauses in consumer and employment matters

James C. Sturdevant

From Issue: 2007 September

Is there really an agreement to arbitrate?

When faced with a motion to compel arbitration, your first question is “does an agreement to arbitrate that dispute exist?”

Brian J. Malloy

From Issue: 2023 May

Dive into your first uninsured/underinsured motorist arbitration

UM/UIM arbitration offers many advantages over trial, particularly for new lawyers

Barry P. Goldberg

From Issue: 2022 October

Confronting the ever-mounting challenges to class actions

Current cases may clarify class-action certifications

F. Paul Bland, Jr.

From Issue: 2013 January

Disclosure of policy limits to a UM/UIM arbitrator

Pros, cons and a solution that can protect both sides

Richard Phelps

From Issue: 2014 August

The dark side of arbitration

Before you publish adverse comments about an arbitrator, look at all sides of the decision

Alexander Polsky

From Issue: 2007 November

Obtaining better arbitration results

A brief guide to your opening statement, questioning, use of exhibits and do’s and don’ts of argument in arbitration

Joe Ramsey

From Issue: 2010 March

Don’t mix cucumbers with zucchinis or you may end up in Lodi

Health-care arbitration clauses and the non-signatory heirs of a decedent in medical-negligence cases

W. David Corrick

From Issue: 2013 May

Consumer Financial Protection Board considering important rule on arbitration agreements

Agency plans to propose a rule to prevent arbitration clauses in consumer financial contracts from blocking class-action litigation

F. Paul Bland, Jr.
Gabriel Hopkins

From Issue: 2016 January

Class actions under attack . . . again!

Proposed initiative would be the most significant change in California class-action law in decades

Gregg A. Farley

From Issue: 2007 September