Alternative Dispute Resolution

Another Appellate Court Bars Arbitration of ‘Core’ Claims

State attorney general was allowed to intervene in a class suit alleging that a lender violated usury laws.

Fifth Circuit Still Precludes Arbitration of ‘Core’ Bankruptcy Issues

Fifth Circuit panel does not interpret recent Supreme Court authority as overruling circuit opinions allowing bankruptcy courts to disregard arbitration agreements.
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Proceedings for Contempt Discharge Held Not Subject to Arbitration

Florida case raises the question of whether the Supreme Court will eventually give bankruptcy a general exemption from arbitration, or an exemption only for core proceedings.

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