Covers arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes such as mediation, negotiation, and private judging used to resolve civil and commercial disputes outside of court. Articles address selecting a forum, drafting and enforcing ADR clauses, managing hearings and discovery, challenging or confirming awards, and key issues like confidentiality, cost, and timing.
A California arbitration award can usually be turned into an enforceable U.S. judgment in about 30–120 days, then executed on a Florida business’s Texas assets through Texas collection procedures. This cross-state enforcement is common when the losing party operates in one state and keeps bank accounts, receivables, or equipment in another. This article explains the […]
Enforcing a New York Convention arbitration award in California federal court is often a 3-step process: file a petition under 9 U.S.C. § 207, establish jurisdiction/venue, and obtain confirmation and judgment. The Convention and the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) provide a pro-enforcement framework even when the losing party is a foreign company. This article explains […]
Arbitration is a private dispute-resolution process where a neutral arbitrator issues a binding decision that can often be enforced like a court judgment. It is commonly used in commercial contracts, employment agreements, and consumer disputes to avoid the time and expense of litigation. This article explains how arbitration works, key rules and stages, enforceability of […]
