At the federal level we have the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). In addition, most states have passed their own arbitration statute applicable to intrastate arbitration agreements. Most of the state enactments are closely patterned after the Uniform Arbitration Act (UAA). Nevertheless, some elect to exclude certain types of cases such as torts, employment disputes, insurance [...]
Stanley A. Leasure
In the wake of increased legal costs and the long and drawn out process of litigation, many people are looking to find an alternative to settle their disputes and satisfy their interests. Mediation as a form of dispute resolution has become more popular in recent years. This, of course, is for some obvious reasons. Not [...]
