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U.S. Supreme Court

Oct. 13, 2011

High court leans in favor of arbitration once again

Consistent with its pattern of rulings supporting arbitration, the U.S. Supreme Court appeared ready Tuesday to say a law guaranteeing the right to sue doesn't stop a business from forcing a class action into arbitration.


By Robert Iafolla


Daily Journal Staff Writer


WASHINGTON - Consistent with its pattern of rulings supporting arbitration over litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court appeared ready Tuesday to say a consumer protection law guaranteeing the right to sue doesn't stop a business from forcing a class action into arbitration.


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