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THE COLLEGE OF COMMERCIAL ARBITRATORS WELCOMES SIX NEW FELLOWS INTO ITS PRESTIGIOUS FELLOWSHIP
AUSTIN, TX – The College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA), a professional, collegial organization established in 2001, announces the induction of six new fellows into its FELLOWSHIP. The CCA is an invitation-only organization that promotes best… Read More
CCA Webinar – Getting It ‘Right’
A CCA Education Committee webinar for CCA Fellows Only. Read More
Application of Mandatory Law in U.S. Arbitration
The authors examine claims under mandatory law and describe how they are treated in jurisdictions other than where they arise, analyze the effect of choice-of-law provisions, and explore how mandatory law may be treated by arbitrators. Read More
SCOTUS Holds That When Parties Enter into Multiple Contracts Containing Conflicting Dispute Resolution Provisions, A Court, Not an Arbitrator, Must Decide Which Contract Governs
In Coinbase v. Suski, 610 U.S. __ (May 23, 2024) (“Coinbase”), SCOTUS resolved a very narrow legal question based upon a highly specific factual scenario. The parties entered into two contracts. Read More
CCA Congratulates and Welcomes the New Fellows Class of 2024!
CCA welcomes six new Fellows for the Class of 2024. Read More
Exploring California’s Reputation: From Wild West to Arbitration Destination
California is well positioned as an arbitration venue, particularly for U.S. to Asia disputes, due to its geography, leading universities, experienced arbitrators, and capable judiciary. Read More
The College of Commercial Arbitrators Announces 2024 Associates Selected for Prestigious Associates Mentorship Program
Highly Qualified, Candidates Increasing Diversity in Commercial ArbitrationAUSTIN, TX – The College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA) announces its 2024 “CCA Associates,” a carefully selected group of well-qualified arbitrators. The CCA launched the Associates Mentorship Program… Read More
SCOTUS Holds That Transportation Worker Need Not Work in Transportation Industry to Qualify for FAA Section 1 Exemption
On April 12, 2024, in Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries St., LLC (“Bissonnette”), the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously resolved a split in the U.S. Courts of Appeal concerning the scope of the exemption in Section 1 of the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) for "contracts of employment of seamen, railroad employees, or any other class of workers engaged in foreign or interstate commerce." Read More
CCA Launches 2024 Associates Mentorship Program
The CCA Associates Program aims to increase diversity in the field of ADR. Read More
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