Litigation & Arbitration
Jan. 8, 2025
Arbitration overhaul means more discovery, more costs, less swift justice
California's Senate Bill 940 expands arbitration discovery rights, requires more consumer protections, and may reduce the cost-effectiveness of arbitration, prompting businesses to reconsider its use for dispute resolution.
The general counsel of a longtime client calls you with news their company was just served with a summons for a newly-filed complaint in superior court. The GC insists there is no basis for the claim and wants it disposed of quickly. As a diligent lawyer, you think two steps ahead as you dig into the allegations. Are there grounds to demur or move to strike and, if so, is it worthwhile to do so? Are the claims susceptible to an anti-SLAPP motion? Ar...
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