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Should the Trial Court Stay or Dismiss a Case Ordered into Arbitration?
The United States Supreme Court continues to flesh out the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). The Court’s recent decision in Smith v....
Robert Lusk
Jun 27, 20241 min read


US Supreme Court Clarifies FAA Exemption for Transportation Workers
US Supreme Court's new decision interpreting the FAA.
Robert Lusk
Apr 15, 20242 min read


Equal Fee Splitting Regardless of AAA Rules?
An important difference between arbitration and litigation is filing and arbitrator’s fees. In employment cases, the American...
Robert Lusk
Jan 2, 20242 min read


If An Administrative Agency Has Exclusive Jurisdiction, An Arbitrator Has None?
Michigan’s Court of Appeals recently held an arbitrator lacks jurisdiction if the Legislature has granted exclusive jurisdiction to an...
Robert Lusk
Sep 1, 20232 min read


Appeals from Trial Court Decisions Denying Arbitration Trigger Automatic Stay for the Moving Party
The general rule is that parties to a lawsuit may not appeal until the case is over at the trial court level. The trial court completes...
Robert Lusk
Jun 26, 20232 min read


Arbitration Clause Applies to Superintendent’s Claims against Individual Board Members
A school district superintendent’s employment contract includes a broad arbitration clause. Does the arbitration clause apply to the...
Robert Lusk
May 31, 20231 min read
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