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Civil Litigation,
California Courts of Appeal,
Alternative Dispute Resolution

Apr. 22, 2021

Pandemic-era appellate rulings take on arbitration issues

Over the past year, appellate courts in California have been active in deciding arbitration issues. Here are a few of the important decisions from the past year.

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During the pandemic, appellate courts in California have been active in deciding arbitration issues. Here are a few of the important decisions from the past year.

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