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American Arbitration Association Acquires ODR.com and Mediate.com to Expand Online Dispute Resolution

Law Sites

In a move designed to expand its products for online dispute resolution, the American Arbitration Association has acquired ODR.com, a company that builds ODR systems, and its parent company, Resourceful Internet Solutions Inc. RIS), which also owns Mediate.com, Arbitrate.com and Ombuds.org.

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Can a Streaming Service Agreement Require Arbitration in a Food Allergy Death?

Insurance Journal

Florida property insurers considering the expanded use of binding arbitration to settle claims disputes may want to ponder a recent arbitration move by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts: An answer to a lawsuit against Disney, which has made headlines on …

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Washington’s New Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act: Explanation, Application, and Aspiration

WA Bar News

BY CHERYLL RUSSELL, JACQUELINE JESKE, AND CHRISTOPHER FOX Washington’s Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act (UFLAA) provides a framework for the use of arbitration in resolving family law disputes in Washington state. The parties may, however, waive some or all of the arbitrator qualifications and criteria.

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Uber win on lawsuit motion highlights major role of binding arbitration

Legal Dive

A New Jersey couple severely injured during an Uber ride must take their complaint to arbitration per the company’s use terms, a state appeals court ruled.

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Chipotle ruling exposes murky future of mandatory arbitration

Legal Dive

The 8th Circuit’s ruling that a sexual assault claim must go to court sheds light on how the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act has shaken up arbitration law.

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SEC Chief Litigation Counsel Olivia Choe Joins Milbank’s Litigation & Arbitration Group

Securities Docket

Choe’s arrival adds significant depth to the firm’s experience and capabilities in Securities and Exchange Commission matters, and further strengthens the firm’s Litigation & Arbitration group. Source: SEC Chief Litigation Counsel Olivia Choe Joins Milbank’s Litigation & Arbitration Group

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The American Arbitration Association: Strategy and Acquisitions

Legal IT Insider

In May, the American Arbitration Association acquired ODR.com, a SAAS case management services company for dispute resolution. We […] The post The American Arbitration Association: Strategy and Acquisitions appeared first on Legal IT Insider. This was the AAA’s first acquisition, but it won’t be it’s last.