Month: August 2025
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What Conduct Waives Arbitration Rights?
By Leslie King O’Neal Arbitration Rights Can Be Waived By Conduct Arbitration agreements are irrevocable, but parties can waive the right to arbitrate by participating in litigation. What kind of conduct leads to waiving arbitration rights? Is filing a motion to dismiss ok? Can defendants keep arbitration in reserve in case the court doesn’t dismiss
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Happy 1st Anniversary, Construction ADR Toolbox
By Leslie King O’Neal The Construction ADR Toolbox Blog Celebrates its First Anniversary It’s been a great year for our blog. We’ve covered many different ADR tools and topics in the past year. Here are a few highlights of posts on arbitration, mediation, artificial intelligence, insurance, and other ADR topics. We are looking forward to
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NFL Penalized for Unfair Arbitration Clause
By Leslie King O’Neal Are You Ready for Some Football—and Arbitration? Football season is almost here—the annual frenzy of gridiron clashes between dozens of teams at all competition levels. NFL teams are already holding preseason games before the official season begins on September 4, 2025. The college season gets underway on August 23, 2025. Fans
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11th Circuit Holds Clickwrap Arbitration Clause Valid
By Leslie King O’Neal When a “Click” Creates a Contract Many consumers (and lawyers) click “Yes” or “Submit” when making online purchases. They don’t take the time to read the Terms and Conditions listed because they’re in a hurry. However, they may find that by clicking “Submit” they have agreed to arbitrate all disputes with
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