Sep. 6, 2013
Cause to review retainer arbitration clauses
In light of a new decision, law firms utilizing arbitration provisions should consider the implications of language that does not specify how forum costs are allocated. By Craig A. Roeb and Stephanie Cao
Craig A. Roeb
Partner
Chapman, Glucksman, Dean, Roeb & Barger APC
11900 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles , CA 90064
Email: croeb@cgdrblaw.com
Loyola Law School; Los Angeles CA
With no end in sight to the economic pressure building on the judicial branch to consolidate or in some cases close courts all together, arbitration now more than ever is providing critical relief to those who seek expedient and typically more economical resolution to legal disputes. Since the U.S. Supreme Court interpreted the Federal Arbitration Act as a national policy favoring arbitration in Southland Corp. v. Keating...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$795 for an entire year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In