WA Bar News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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E-Discovery LLC

MARCH 13, 2025

Defendants moved to stay all discovery deadlines pending a resolution of their motion to compel arbitration and for a stay pending arbitration. Defendants answered and moved to stay, asserting that there was an arbitration clause in their franchise agreement. Defendants Motion to Compel Arbitration is potentially dispositive.

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CaseFox

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This blog explores different alternative dispute resolution processes and methods, such as mediation, arbitration, and litigation. There are a few different types of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Mediation proceedings are not very formal.

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CaseFox

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This blog explores different alternative dispute resolution processes and methods, such as mediation, arbitration, and litigation. There are a few different types of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Arbitration Arbitration is more like a quasi-legal process.

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Optima Juris

MARCH 25, 2025

The field of arbitration is facing new challenges as legal frameworks adapt to emerging technologies, evolving case law, and increasing demands for efficiency. Taking place on March 28-29, 2025 in Dallas, TX, this conference offers an opportunity for practitioners to examine key issues shaping the future of arbitration and mediation.

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Practice of Law

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

You can agree to arbitrate a contract dispute to have it remain private. Unlike lawsuits in court, arbitration can remain private. Further, sometimes court involvement is necessary even in arbitration (for example, by needing a court to enforce an award). What could Swift do?

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Newport Beach California Business Litigation Law B

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

If options like mediation fail, then you may need to consider litigation (i.e., seeking relief through court action or arbitration). The process can involve negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and/or a trial before a judge or jury to determine the outcome.

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