Federal Cases
Court Rejects Unconscionability Challenge to Arbitrator’s Determination That Class-Wide Proceedings Were Unavailable
Lockman v. J.K. Harris & Co., No. 3:06-CV-258-H, 2007 WL 734951 (W.D. Ky. Mar. 6, 2007)
3/6/2007
In the face of an unconscionability challenge, a Kentucky federal court upheld an arbitrator’s determination that an arbitration agreement, though silent on the issue, did not permit class-wide proceedings where the arbitration rules would not allow him to exercise jurisdiction over unnamed persons.
In Lockman v. J.K. Harris & Co., No. 3:06-CV-258-H, 2007 WL 734951 (W.D. Ky. Mar. 6, 2007), Paul and Karen Lockman went to J.K. Harris for advice and assistance on resolving their IRS tax liability. The parties’ contract contained an arbitration agreement whereby any disputes would be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the National Arbitration Forum Code of Procedure... Full Story
Frivolous Challenge to Arbitration Award Triggers Sanctions
Halim v. Great Gatsby's Auction Gallery, Inc., No. 03-C-8414, 2007 WL 773286 (N.D. Ill. Mar. 12, 2007)
3/12/2007
In keeping with Seventh Circuit precedent, an Illinois federal court imposed sanctions on a party who made only frivolous arguments in support of a motion to vacate an arbitration award. The challenge was deemed frivolous because the party was "attempt[ing] to shoehorn his disagreement with the arbitrator's interpretation of the law and the evidence into grounds for vacatur."
In Halim v. Great Gatsby's Auction Gallery, Inc., No. 03-C-8414, 2007 WL 773286 (N.D. Ill. Mar. 12, 2007), Halim bought items through an auction organized by Great Gatsby's Auction Gallery (Gatsby). Halim later sued Gatsby, alleging that the items purchased did not match the catalog descriptions. The Court ordered the parties to arbitrate in accordance with the auction agreement... Full Story
Arbitration Obligation Terminates When Parties Adopt Superseding Agreement
Putnam v. Teletech Holdings, No. 06-cv-00800-MSK-MEH, 2007 WL 678619 (D. Colo. Feb. 28, 2007)
2/28/2007
A federal court in Colorado flatly rejected an argument that an expressly terminated arbitration agreement could be "revived" after the supplanting agreement was subsequently terminated.
In Putnam v. Teletech Holdings, No. 06-cv-00800-MSK-MEH, 2007 WL 678619 (D. Colo. Feb. 28, 2007), Putnam was involved in what the Court described as a "contentious on-again, off-again relationship" with his employer, Teletech Holdings... Full Story
Arbitrator's Refusal to Grant Discovery Request Not Misconduct When Arbitrator Has Discretion to Limit Discovery
Roberts v. A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., No. B-06-17, 2007 WL 597371 (S.D. Tex. Feb. 21, 2007)
2/21/2007
An arbitrator's failure to grant requests for additional discovery did not amount to misconduct when the applicable discovery rules leave decisions to compel discovery completely to the arbitrator's discretion, a federal court in Texas held.
In Roberts v. A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., No. B-06-17, 2007 WL 597371 (S.D. Tex. Feb. 21, 2007), Roberts claimed to have lost more than $30,000 after A.G. Edwards & Sons, ("Edwards") inappropriately invested his money in variable annuities. When the parties submitted their dispute to arbitration, the arbitrator awarded Roberts nearly $20,000 dollars in damages... Full Story
State Cases
Maryland Court "Stands Firm in the Majority" of Courts Upholding Class Action Waivers
Doyle v. Finance America, LLC, No. 540, 2007 WL 765211 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. Mar. 15, 2007)
3/15/2007
In upholding an arbitration agreement that barred class-wide proceedings, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals rejected an argument that the arbitration agreement violated the public policy of Maryland by functioning as an exculpatory clause. The Court found the agreement to be fair and not unconscionable.
In Doyle v. Finance America, LLC, No. 540, 2007 WL 765211 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. Mar. 15, 2007), Doyle bought a new home using a mortgage loan from Finance America. On the closing date, Finance America required Doyle to sign an arbitration agreement that barred class-wide proceedings... Full Story
Builder's Use of Out-of-State Materials Triggers Application of FAA and Preserves Right to Arbitrate
Shepard v. Edward Mackay Enterprises, Inc., No. C052564, 2007 WL 853456 (Cal. Ct. App. Mar. 22, 2007)
3/22/2007
In a case arising from alleged defects in residential construction, the California Court of Appeal held that the builder's use of out-of-state materials brought the transaction within the reach of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). Accordingly, the FAA preempted application of a California law that would have deprived the parties of the benefits of arbitration.
In Shepard v. Edward Mackay Enterprises, Inc., No. C052564, 2007 WL 853456 (Cal. Ct. App. Mar. 22, 2007), Shepard bought a house from Edward Mackay Enterprises (Mackay). When the interior of the house suffered water damage, Shepard sued Mackay for alleged defects in the plumbing system. Mackay filed a motion to compel arbitration pursuant to an arbitration clause in the purchase agreement... Full Story
Alabama Court Requires Evidence Suggesting Interstate Commerce Before Compelling Arbitration Under the FAA
Keene v. Hayden, No. 1051673, 2007 WL 707540 (Ala. Mar. 09, 2007)
3/9/2007
The Supreme Court of Alabama refused to grant a motion to compel arbitration brought pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) when the party invoking arbitration failed to present any evidence of a transaction "involving" interstate commerce.
In Keene v. Hayden, No. 1051673, 2007 WL 707540 (Ala. Mar. 09, 2007), Hayden moved to compel arbitration of a dispute over the dimensions of property conveyed by a real estate sales contract... Full Story
Mandatory Arbitration Policy for New Employees Does Not Apply to Pre-Existing Employee Who Exercised Right to Opt Out
Holland v. Trav Corp., No. B190811, 2007 WL 778874 (Cal. Ct. App. Mar. 16, 2007)
3/16/2007
The California Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying an employer's motion to compel arbitration because the employee exercised his right to opt-out of the dispute resolution program and the program was mandatory only for new employees.
In Holland v. Trav Corp., No. B190811, 2007 WL 778874 (Cal. Ct. App. Mar. 16, 2007), Trav Corporation, doing business as Westwood College (College), employed Holland as an adjunct professor in its technology department. When sued by Holland, the College filed a motion to compel arbitration pursuant to a mandatory dispute resolution program that applied to all new employees hired after May 1, 2003... Full Story
Award of Refund in Action for Balance Due Did Not Exceed Arbitration Panel's Power, Despite Lack of Counterclaim
Alderman & Alderman v. Pollack, 100 Conn. App. 80 (Conn. App. Ct. Mar. 20, 2007)
3/20/2007
A state court in Connecticut held an arbitration panel's award granting a refund of attorney fees in an action brought by the attorney to collect a balance due did not exceed the authority of the arbitration panel.
In Alderman & Alderman v. Pollack, 100 Conn. App. 80 (Conn. App. Ct. Mar. 20, 2007), Pollack paid approximately $30,000 of a $53,000 legal bill from Alderman. Alderman sought payment of the balance, but an arbitration panel found for Pollack and ordered Alderman to refund $11,000 of the fees already paid... Full Story
Minnesota Reluctant to Adopt Public Policy Exception to Confirmation of Arbitration Awards in Absence of "Exceptional Circumstances"
In re Simon, Nos. A06-475, A06-476, 2007 WL 823854 (Minn. Ct. App. Mar. 20, 2007)
3/20/2007
The Minnesota Court of Appeals held that an arbitration award did not violate public policy, while expressing uncertainty as to whether the state even recognizes the public policy exception in cases not presenting "exceptional circumstances."
In In re Simon, Nos. A06-475, A06-476, 2007 WL 823854 (Minn. Ct. App. Mar. 20, 2007), the parties formed a corporation to buy, rent and sell a building. Two of the parties, Simon and Eginton, each loaned the corporation $165,000. The corporation failed to pay back either loan by the date promised, and Simon and Eginton commenced this action... Full Story
Nebraska Court Finds That Cardholder Agreed to Arbitrate by Using Credit Card
MBNA America Bank, N.A. v. Runyan, 2007 WL 776820 (Neb. Ct. App. Mar. 13, 2007)
3/13/2007
In affirming confirmation of an arbitration award, the Nebraska Court of Appeals held that a credit card holder agreed to arbitration because his use of the card signified acceptance of the its "terms and conditions."
In MBNA America Bank, N.A. v. Runyan, 2007 WL 776820 (Neb. Ct. App. Mar. 13, 2007), Runyan was issued a credit card by MBNA, which he proceeded to use and pay upon until he defaulted less than two years later. MBNA subsequently filed an arbitration claim with the National Arbitration Forum... Full Story
ADR Legislation & Regulation
LEGISLATION
CT H 5506
INTRODUCER: Cafero [R]
TITLE: Binding Arbitration Proceedings Intervention
INTRODUCED: 01/15/2007
DISPOSITION: Failed
LOCATION: Died
Commentary:
Allows legislative bodies of municipalities to intervene in binding arbitration proceedings with municipal employee organizations.
CT H 6301
INTRODUCER: Dyson [D]
TITLE: Binding Arbitration Procedures
INTRODUCED: 01/19/2007
DISPOSITION: Failed
LOCATION: Died
Commentary:
Binding arbitration rules for teachers.
CT H 6302
INTRODUCER: Kirkley Bey [D]
TITLE: Binding Arbitration Reform
INTRODUCED: 01/19/2007
DISPOSITION: Failed
LOCATION: Died
Commentary:
Creates parity in binding arbitration by applying the same rules to municipalities that apply to the State.
CT S 1448I
NTRODUCER: Joint Judiciary
TITLE: State Physician Profile
INTRODUCED: 03/20/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: Joint Committee on Judiciary
Commentary:
Makes slight amendment to law requiring disclosure of "professional" malpractice awards against a health care provider.
DE H 73
PRIMARY SPONSOR: Schwartzkopf [D]
TITLE: Relating To Rent Increases
INTRODUCED: 03/14/2007
DISPOSITION: Failed
LOCATION: Withdrawn
Commentary:
Provides for mediation for homeowners or associations over proposed lot rent increases for mobile homes.
FL HJEC 4
AUTHOR: Jobs and Entrepreneurship Council Cmt
TITLE: Hurricane Preparedness and Insurance
PREFILED: 03/20/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: House Jobs and Entrepreneurship Council Committee
Commentary:
Amends pre existing law stating: "The corporation shall provide a process for neutral arbitration of any dispute between the [Citizens Property Insurance] Corporation and the insurer regarding the terms of the contract. The corporation shall review and monitor the performance of insurers under these contracts."
FL S 1782
AUTHOR: Banking and Insurance Cmt
TITLE: Marine Insurance
PREFILED: 02/20/2007
INTRODUCED: 03/07/2007
LAST AMEND: 03/20/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: Senate Judiciary Committee
Commentary:
Enacting and amending existing act to include mediation of maritime insurance disputes.
FL S 2488
IDENTICAL: FL H 1457
AUTHOR: Haridopolos [R]
TITLE: Recreational Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers
PREFILED: 03/01/2007
INTRODUCED: 03/20/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: Senate Transportation Committee
Commentary:
Relates to recreational vehicle dealers and manufacturers, and allows for mediation of disputes.
FL S 2498
COMPARE: FL H 1307
IDENTICAL: FL H 1267
AUTHOR: Garcia [R]
TITLE: Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
PREFILED: 03/01/2007
INTRODUCED: 03/20/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
Commentary:
Amends pre existing law stating: "The corporation shall provide a process for neutral arbitration of any dispute between the [Citizens Property Insurance] Corporation and the insurer regarding the terms of the contract. The corporation shall review and monitor the performance of insurers under these contracts."
FL S 2692
IDENTICAL: FL H 1167
AUTHOR: Aronberg [D]
TITLE: Pilot Programs
PREFILED: 03/02/2007
INTRODUCED: 03/20/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: Senate Commerce Committee
Commentary:
Relates to pilot programs and specialized dispute resolution divisions; provides legislative findings regarding pilot programs of courts establishing specialized divisions for adjudication and resolution of complex business, corporate, and commercial disputes; provides for allocation of appropriation to certain judicial circuits for certain purposes.
FL S 2816
COMPARE: FL H 433, FL S 902
IDENTICAL: FL H 1373
AUTHOR: Villalobos [R]
TITLE: Community Associations
PREFILED: 03/05/2007
INTRODUCED: 03/20/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: Senate Regulated Industries Committee
Commentary:
Amends law relating to arbitration and mediation of community association disputes.
ID S 1153
AUTHOR: Judiciary and Rules Cmt
TITLE: Small Lawsuit Resolution Act
INTRODUCED: 02/13/2007
DISPOSITION: To Governor
LOCATION: Eligible for Governor
Commentary:
Minor technical changes to Small Lawsuit Resolution Act.
IL H 1437
SPONSOR: Miller [D]
TITLE: Payday Loan
INTRODUCED: 02/21/2007
LAST AMEND: 03/20/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: House Second Reading
Commentary:
Amends the Payday Loan Reform Act. Changes the definition of "payday loan" to include any loan with a finance charge exceeding an annual percentage rate of 36%; prohibits oppressive mandatory arbitration clauses.
IL H 1478
SPONSOR: Burke [D]
TITLE: Predatory Home Loan Practices Act
INTRODUCED: 02/21/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: House Second Reading
Commentary:
Creates the Predatory Home Loan Practices Act. Prohibits various practices and charges in connection with home loans made to persons with respect to their primary residence. Prohibits the imposition of prepayment penalties, flipping of loans, and lender financing of credit insurance. Imposes limitations on high cost loans. No mandatory arbitration clause. Also provides: "No high cost loan may be subject to a mandatory arbitration clause that limits in any way the right of the borrower to seek relief through the judicial process."
KY H 259
BR: 1353
SPONSOR: Belcher [D]
TITLE: Accounting Practice
INTRODUCED: 02/06/2007
LAST AMEND: 03/07/2007
ENACTED: 03/21/2007
DISPOSITION: Enacted
LOCATION: Signed by Governor
Commentary:
Relating to accounting practice and licensure, mediation may be used to informally resolve disputes.
MA S 777
AUTHOR: Tarr [R]
TITLE: Consumer Remedies
INTRODUCED: 01/10/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: Joint Committee on Housing
Commentary:
Construction defects legislation requiring a notice of claim to be presented to a contractor and that other requirements be met before proceeding with a suit or arbitration claim.
MA S 953
AUTHOR: Moore [D]
TITLE: Medical Malpractice System
INTRODUCED: 01/10/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Commentary:
Excludes "sorry statements" from being used in litigation or arbitration/mediation over medical malpractice disputes.
MA S 984
AUTHOR: Morrissey [D]
TITLE: Municipal Dispute Arbitration
INTRODUCED: 01/10/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Commentary:
Authorizes and expands the Supreme Judicial Court's arbitration of municipal disputes.
MA SD 1355
AUTHOR: Tisei [R]
TITLE: Credit Dispute Resolution
PREFILED: 01/10/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: SENATE
Commentary:
Draft bill relating to credit dispute resolution.
ME H 1101
LD: 1576
AUTHOR: Clark [D]
TITLE: Leaseholder Bill of Rights
INTRODUCED: 03/20/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: Joint Committee on Judiciary
Commentary:
In all leases other than those covering trailer parks, apartment buildings, condominiums, time shares or townhouses, "[i]f there is a dispute between the lessor and the lessee concerning the appraisal, the appraisal must be submitted to binding arbitration assigned by a national arbitration association. The fee for the arbitration must be shared equally between the lessor, the lessee and any other parties in interest."
ME S 516
LD: 1489
AUTHOR: Bowman [D]
TITLE: Arbitration
INTRODUCED: 03/20/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: Joint Committee on Insurance and Financial Services
Commentary:
Relates to consumer arbitration; places reporting requirements on "arbitration service providers" and makes other requirements on disclosing costs and fees associated with consumer arbitration. Also prohibits binding arbitration provisions in insurance contracts. Text available at: http: //janus.state.me.us/legis/LawMakerWeb/externalsiteframe.asp?ID=280024280&LD=1489&Type=2&SessionID=7
ME S 555
LD: 1584
AUTHOR: Smith [R]
TITLE: Property Tax Valuation Disputes
INTRODUCED: 03/20/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: Joint Committee on Taxation
Commentary:
Allows for arbitration of property tax valuation disputes.
MN H 2217
COMPANION: MN S 1518
AUTHOR: Dominguez [DFL]
TITLE: Alternative Dispute Resolution
INTRODUCED: 03/19/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: House Finance Committee
Commentary:
Provides for “a study and assessment of alternative dispute resolution": "make a grant to a mediation center for dispute resolution affiliated with a law school in this state...include a survey and assessment of the current use of alternative dispute resolution in Minnesota in comparison to other states and recommendations for the development and implementation of a plan to advance the appropriate use of alternative dispute resolution in courts, as well as in schools, neighborhoods, businesses, state and local government agencies, health care settings, criminal and juvenile justice systems, and other areas of society. “
MN S 809
COMPANION: MN H 1004
AUTHOR: Higgins [DFL]
TITLE: Predatory Lending Practices
INTRODUCED: 02/15/2007
LAST AMEND: 03/22/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: Senate Judiciary Committee
Commentary:
See MN HF 1004; prohibits certain predatory lending practices related to mortgages and establishes fiduciary relationship between broker and client.
MO S 339
SPONSOR: Mayer [R]
TITLE: Public Contracts
INTRODUCED: 01/22/2007
LAST AMEND: 02/20/2007
ENACTED: 03/22/2007
DISPOSITION: Enacted
LOCATION: Signed by Governor
Commentary:
Relates to public construction: "The employer shall have the right to dispute such notice of penalty in writing to the department within forty five days of the date of the notice. Upon receipt of this written notice of dispute, the department shall notify the employer of the right to resolve such dispute through arbitration. The state and the employer shall submit to an arbitration process to be established by the department by rule, and in conformance with the guidelines and rules of the American Arbitration Association or other arbitration process mutually agreed upon by the employer and the state."
MS H 1368
AUTHOR: Miles [D]
TITLE: State Transportation Arbitration Board
INTRODUCED: 01/15/2007
LAST AMEND: 03/06/2007
DISPOSITION: To Governor
LOCATION: To Governor
Commentary:
Revises composition, method of selection, and terms of members of State Transportation Arbitration Board.
MT H 31
AUTHOR: Kottel [D]
TITLE: New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Fee
PREFILED: 11/28/2006
INTRODUCED: 01/03/2007
LAST AMEND: 03/09/2007
DISPOSITION: To Governor
LOCATION: Eligible for Governor
Commentary:
Increases consumer and manufacturer arbitration filing fees for new vehicle warranty disputes.
NM H 192
AUTHOR: Chasey [D]
TITLE: Mediation Procedures
INTRODUCED: 01/18/2007
ENACTED: 03/13/2007
DISPOSITION: Enacted
LOCATION: Chaptered
CHAPTER: 2007 11
Commentary:
Relates to enacting the Mediation Procedures Act; establishes confidentiality for mediation communications; provides exceptions for disclosure of mediation communications.
NV S 362
AUTHOR: Schneider [D]
TITLE: Common Interest Communities Provisions
INTRODUCED: 03/19/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Commentary:
Makes various changes to the provisions governing common interest communities; supports expanded use of arbitration/mediation;
NV S 386
AUTHOR: Cegavske [R]
TITLE: Mechanics and Materialmens Liens
INTRODUCED: 03/19/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: Senate Judiciary Committee
Commentary:
Provides: "If the lienable amount of a lien claimant's [mechanic's] lien is the subject of binding arbitration: (a) The court may, at the request of a party to the arbitration, stay the lien claimant's action to foreclose the lien pending the outcome of the binding arbitration."
NV S 412
AUTHOR: Heck [R]
TITLE: Health Care Changes
INTRODUCED: 03/19/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Commentary:
Enacts the Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact, which allows for arbitration between party states.
OH H 125
SPONSOR: Huffman [R]
TITLE: Health Care Provider Contract Provisions
INTRODUCED: 03/22/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: House Rules and Reference Committee
Commentary:
Adds ADR provisions for health care provider (third party payer) contract disputes, which are "subject to a mutually agreed upon arbitration mechanism, which is binding on all parties. The arbitrator may award reasonable attorney's fees and costs for arbitration relating to the enforcement of this section to the prevailing party. The limitation to reasonable attorney's fees and costs shall not apply to disputes regarding breach of contract."
OH S 127
SPONSOR: Coughlin [R]
TITLE: Health Care Provider Contract Provisions
INTRODUCED: 03/22/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: Senate Reference Committee
Commentary:
[Companion Bill to H 125] Adds ADR provisions for health care provider (third party payer) contract disputes, which are "subject to a mutually agreed upon arbitration mechanism, which is binding on all parties. The arbitrator may award reasonable attorney's fees and costs for arbitration relating to the enforcement of this section to the prevailing party. The limitation to reasonable attorney's fees and costs shall not apply to disputes regarding breach of contract."
OR H 2139
AUTHOR: Minnis [R]
TITLE: Mediation
INTRODUCED: 01/08/2007
DISPOSITION: To Governor
LOCATION: Eligible for Governor
Provides that mediation of workplace interpersonal disputes between employees of public body may be confidential.
UT S 31
AUTHOR: Bramble [R]
TITLE: Sunset Review and Reauthorizations
PREFILED: 12/19/2006
INTRODUCED: 01/15/2007
ENACTED: 03/13/2007
DISPOSITION: Enacted
LOCATION: Signed by Governor
Commentary:
Sunset bill providing that "Section 78 14 17, regarding medical malpractice arbitration agreements, is repealed July 1, 2009." This legislation enumerates requirements for a valid medical malpractice arbitration agreement.
UT S 215
AUTHOR: Bell [R]
TITLE: Land Use Development and Management Act
PREFILED: 01/27/2007
INTRODUCED: 01/31/2007
LAST AMEND: 02/20/2007
ENACTED: 03/19/2007
DISPOSITION: Enacted
LOCATION: Signed by Governor
Commentary:
Relates to requests for mediation or arbitration for constitutional takings issues in land use and development.
UT S 236
AUTHOR: Eastman [R]
TITLE: Trademark Protection Act
PREFILED: 01/27/2007
INTRODUCED: 02/15/2007
LAST AMEND: 02/22/2007
ENACTED: 03/19/2007
DISPOSITION: Enacted
LOCATION: Signed by Governor
Commentary:
This bill, titled the "Trademark Protection Act," establishes a new type of mark, called an "electronic registration mark," that may not be used to trigger advertising for a competitor and creates a database for use in administering marks.
WV H 2763
SPONSOR: Kominar [D]
TITLE: Financial Examinations
INTRODUCED: 01/30/2007
LAST AMEND: 03/08/2007
DISPOSITION: To Governor
LOCATION: To Governor
Commentary:
A qualified independent certified public accountant may enter into an agreement with an insurer to have disputes relating to an audit resolved by mediation or arbitration. However, in the event of a delinquency proceeding commenced against the insurer under article ten of this chapter, the mediation or arbitration provisions shall operate at the option of the statutory successor.
WV HCR 87
SPONSOR: Moore [D]
TITLE: Consumer Lending and Mortgage Lending Practices
INTRODUCED: 03/08/2007
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
Commentary:
Pledge for the WV Legislature to study predatory consumer and mortgage lending practices, and take action where necessary. (Arbitration not specifically targeted in this bill)
REGULATION
WA 25478
(2007)
AUTHOR: Office of Insurance Commissioner
TITLE: Health Care Liability Reform
PROPOSED: 03/15/2007
ADOPTED: N/A
Commentary:
Creates reporting rules for medical malpractice closed claim data reporting, including whether a claim was settled by arbitration or mediation.
WA 26661
(2007)
AUTHOR: Department of Agriculture
TITLE: Complaints for Arbitration, Fees for Seed Services
PROPOSED: 03/01/2007
ADOPTED: N/A
Commentary:
Amends rules for filing a seed (agricultural) arbitration complaint.
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