On July 8, we published a blog about a landmark 7th Circuit opinion involving mass arbitration: Pauline Wallrich v. Samsung Electronics America, Incorporated. In that opinion, the Court dismissed a lawsuit against Samsung seeking an order requiring Samsung to advance AAA’s filing fees. Among other reasons, the Court held that the plaintiffs did not produce evidence documenting that they purchased Samsung devices and were subject to arbitration agreements.… Continue Reading
AAA And JAMS announce updated operational procedures amid COVID-19 crisis
By Jenny N. Perkins & Alexa L. Levy on
Posted in Arbitration, Hot Issues
The American Arbitration Association (AAA) and its international division, the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) announced that no hearings will take place in AAA-ICDR hearing facilities until at least April 17. Case management staff will contact parties and arbitrators to discuss alternative arrangements, including the use of video, teleconferencing, or postponements. … Continue Reading