The CPR Institute has convened a group of interested neutrals, insureds and insurers, under the auspices of its Commission on Facilities for the Resol...

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Sen. Al Franken, D., Minn., just wrapped up about two hours of testimony on the fairness of business’s use of mandatory arbitration.   F...

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In the wake of the May 10 decision in Veterans for Common Sense v. Shinseki, which blasted the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for failing to provide servicemen and -women with timely adjudication of their disability claims, the government has petitioned for a rehearing en banc in front of the full Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

At issue:  Did the Ninth Circuit overstep its separation-of-powers boundaries in ordering a district court to oversee corrective measures at the VA?

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In a high-profile federal court case, the Ninth Circuit has ruled that a mediated settlement agreement was enforceable, and refused to allow a party to oppose enforcement with evidence of mediation discussions.  The case frames last year's Oscar-winning film "The Social Network."

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