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Christopher Ernst 1/14/25 Christopher Ernst 1/14/25

I Agreed to What?

Like a surgeon, arbitrating for the very first time. (Apologies to Weird Al)

Christopher Ernst 12/10/24 Christopher Ernst 12/10/24

New York Changes Course?

New York endorses the clickwrap

Christopher Ernst 11/26/24 Christopher Ernst 11/26/24

Sixth Circuit Invalidates Arbitration Agreement

Effective vindication is not part of a well balanced breakfast.

Christopher Ernst 11/13/24 Christopher Ernst 11/13/24

The Sixth Circuit examines Arbitrability

Who gets the last say?

Christopher Ernst 10/30/24 Christopher Ernst 10/30/24

Using a Ticket is Enough

The Fourth Circuit weighs in…

Christopher Ernst 10/15/24 Christopher Ernst 10/15/24

CFPB Bans Consumer Arbitration Group

Neutrals that are deceitful taint the whole ADR process.

Christopher Ernst 9/3/24 Christopher Ernst 9/3/24

Burying the Arbitration Agreement

Agreeing to arbitrate must be intentional.

Christopher Ernst 7/9/24 Christopher Ernst 7/9/24

Taming the Mass Arbitration Lion

Mass Arbitrations can present their own problems.

Christopher Ernst 4/30/24 Christopher Ernst 4/30/24

CFPB Taking on Consumer Arbitrations

Will the CFPB violate federal law?

Christopher Ernst 4/16/24 Christopher Ernst 4/16/24

Clarifying the FAA’s Transportation Exemption

Nothing left to Wonder

Christopher Ernst 2/20/24 Christopher Ernst 2/20/24

Biting Back at Mass Arbitrations?

Might there be a shift on the horizon?

Christopher Ernst 2/13/24 Christopher Ernst 2/13/24

A Shift in Consumer Arbitrations?

This could be of seismic proportions.

Christopher Ernst 1/24/24 Christopher Ernst 1/24/24

Closing the Door on the Criminalization of Arbitration

An interesting twist in employment arbitration.

Christopher Ernst 12/22/23 Christopher Ernst 12/22/23

Exotic Dancers Strip Back Arbitration Fee Rules

She works hard for the money
So you better treat her right

Christopher Ernst 11/30/23 Christopher Ernst 11/30/23

A Broadening of Court-Ordered ADR

The United Kingdom opens the door to more ADR.

Christopher Ernst 11/10/23 Christopher Ernst 11/10/23

A Different Look at Employment Arbitration Agreements

Balance is the key.

Christopher Ernst 10/31/23 Christopher Ernst 10/31/23

Disclose, disclose, disclose

The first three rules of ADR

Christopher Ernst 10/25/23 Christopher Ernst 10/25/23

Losing Your Right to Compel Arbitration

Ya just can’t have your pizza and eat it too….

Christopher Ernst 10/18/23 Christopher Ernst 10/18/23

Is Arbitration Economical? And Does it Matter?

Oftentimes, you get what you pay for when choosing between court and arbitration.

Christopher Ernst 10/12/23 Christopher Ernst 10/12/23

Compelling Arbitration

SCOTUS helps to clarify the FAA