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U.S. Supreme Court

Apr. 28, 2010

Arguing Arbitration Enforcement

Touching on a primordial issue of arbitration law, the U.S. Supreme Court Monday weighed whether federal courts or arbitrators should decide whether an agreement to arbitrate is enforceable.

By Lawrence Hurley

Daily Journal Staff Writer

WASHINGTON - Touching on a primordial issue of arbitration law, the U.S. Supreme Court Monday weighed whether federal courts or arbitrators should decide whether an agreement to arbitrate is enforceable.

Plaintiffs' lawyers are worried that a ruling against the employee in the case would lead to unscrupulous employers taking advantage by requiring workers to sign one-sided arbit...

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