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Anaheim Union High School District v. American Federation

Dispute Resolution & Arbitration, Education Law, Government Law, Labor & Employment Law
Judgment confirming an arbitration award in favor of defendant-union is affirmed, where the arbitrator did not exceed his powers when he ruled that...

Hong v. CJ CGV America Holdings, Inc.

Contracts, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration, Injury & Tort Law
The trial court properly denied defendants' motion to compel arbitration pursuant to an arbitration clause in a stock purchase agreement, where: 1)...

In re: Wal-Mart Wage and Hour Employment Practices Litigation

Attorney's Fees, Contracts, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration, Labor & Employment Law
A non-appealability clause in an arbitration agreement that eliminates all federal court review of arbitration awards, including review under section...

Bezio v. Draeger

Contracts, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration, Injury & Tort Law, Professional Malpractice
The district court did not err in enforcing an arbitration clause in an attorney-client engagement letter as to malpractice and unfair practice claims...

Lee v. Intelius, Inc.

Class Actions, Consumer Protection Law, Contracts, Cyberspace Law, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
The district court's order denying a third-party-defendant's motion to compel arbitration in a state-law class action brought against defendant by...

Smith v. Jem Group, Inc.

Class Actions, Consumer Protection Law, Contracts, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration, Ethics & Professional Responsibility
The district court's denial of a motion to compel arbitration arising from an arbitration clause in an attorney retainer agreement is affirmed, where:...

Seney v. Rent-a-Center, Inc.

Consumer Protection Law, Contracts, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
In an action in which plaintiffs alleged a bedbug infestation resulted from the rental of a bed from defendant, the district court’s order compelling...

Richards v. Ernst & Young, LLP

Contracts, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration, Labor & Employment Law
The district court's denial of defendant's motion to compel arbitration of state wage and hour claims asserted by the former employee plaintiff is...

In Re: Nortel Networks, Inc.

Bankruptcy Law, Contracts, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
The bankruptcy court's determination that the various debtors did not agree to arbitrate their disputes about allocating funds obtained from...

Optimal Markets, Inc. v. Salant

Civil Procedure, Contracts, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration, Injury & Tort Law, Sanctions
The trial court's order denying defendant's motion for an award of sanctions against plaintiff's attorneys, after confirming an arbitration award in...