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. Read more about Another Appellate Court Bars Arbitration of ‘Core’ Claims
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. Read more about Fifth Circuit Still Precludes Arbitration of ‘Core’ Bankruptcy Issues
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. Read more about Proceedings for Contempt Discharge Held Not Subject to Arbitration
District Court Overrides Arbitration on Disputes Regarding Defective Proofs of Claim Someday, the Supreme Court will decide whether bankruptcy has an exemption from arbitration not available in ordinary commercial litigation. Read more about District Court Overrides Arbitration on Disputes Regarding Defective Proofs of Claim