Arbitration

Non-appealability clauses eliminating all federal court review of arbitration awards held unenforceable

Jeff Lewis Appellate Law, Law ADR, American Arbitration Association, Arbitration, Federal Arbitration Act, Ninth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

I generally advise most clients under most circumstances to avoid arbitration clauses. Over the long run, they do not deliver on the promise of streamlined, cost effective litigation. (I once […]

Section 128.7 Sanctions Not Available Following Arbitration

Jeff Lewis Appellate Law, Civil Law, Ethics, Law Arbitration, Arbitration award, Legal Ethics, rule 11, sanctions

When a client has obtained a defense verdict, judgment or arbitration award, they will frequently ask what recourse they have to recover attorney’s fees and costs obtained in defending against […]

Covenants not to compete still unenforceable in California

Jeff Lewis Civil Law American Arbitration Association, Arbitration, California, Neonatal intensive care unit, Non-compete clause, Pediatrix

One of the most frequent questions I get asked comes from clients who want to start a business but are fearful of provoking a lawsuit from their employers to enforce […]

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Arbitration

Non-appealability clauses eliminating all federal court review of arbitration awards held unenforceable

Section 128.7 Sanctions Not Available Following Arbitration

Covenants not to compete still unenforceable in California