Civil Litigation,
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Jul. 29, 2021
May arbitration awards violate public policy?
Anyone who's been around the Federal Arbitration Act block knows that the grounds for relief are exceedingly limited. But if an arbitration award violates public policy, can that be a ground for invalidating the award? Or is finality so sacrosanct that public policy implications are irrelevant?
Gary A. Watt
Partner
Hanson Bridgett LLP
State Bar Approved, Certified Appellate Specialist
Email: gwatt@hansonbridgett.com
Gary chairs Hanson Bridgett's Appellate Practice. He is a State Bar-approved, certified appellate specialist. In addition to writs and appeals, his practice includes anti-SLAPP and post-trial motions as well as trial and appellate consulting. His blog posts can be read at www.appellateinsight.com.
Josephine Petrick
Senior Counsel
Hanson Bridgett LLP
Email: jpetrick@hansonbridgett.com
Josephine is a California State Bar Certified Appellate Specialist. Her practice focuses on writs, appeals, law and motion, and trial consulting in the federal and state courts. Her blog posts can be read at www.appellateinsight.com.
Anyone who's been around the Federal Arbitration Act block knows that the grounds for relief are exceedingly limited. But if an arbitration award violates public policy, can that be a ground for invalidating the award? Or is ...
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