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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Jun. 5, 2004

'Catch-All' Arbitration Clauses Don't Give Parties Firm Footing

Focus Column - Alternative Dispute Resolution - By Gerald G. Knapton - Quite a few lawyers seem to want to resolve any and all disputes with clients by arbitration. Accomplishing this can be quite tricky, given the interplay of private contractual agreement and several statutory schemes, plus the tension between state and federal law.

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