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Litigation

Oct. 5, 2011

Judge considers Apple's attempt to arbitrate class claims

A federal judge contemplated Monday whether Apple Inc. and AT&T Mobility LLC should benefit from a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling favorable to contracts that require arbitration.


By Jill Redhage


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge heard arguments Monday over whether Apple Inc. and AT&T Mobility LLC should benefit from a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling favoring arbitration clauses in consumer contracts.


Lawyers want Northern District Chief Judge James Ware to clarify whether the Supreme Court intended its decision to extend to parties that aren't signatories to a contract containing an ar...

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