Game-Changing Arbitration Cases - Impacts On Construction Arbitration

90 Minutes

AAA Rules and recent cases interpreting the Federal Arbitration Act significantly expand the powers of arbitrators to rule on important issues such as jurisdiction, arbitrability, defenses, and on the authority of arbitrators to streamline the proceedings. In addition, the U.S. Supreme Court has greatly expanded the reach of the FAA and its preemptive effect on state law. As a result, parties and their lawyers will likely see courts referring more claims and defenses to arbitration, and less time and expense incurred in obtaining an award.

This 90-minute recorded webinar paints a clear picture of the FAA and judicial landscape as it affects the handling of construction arbitration agreements and construction claims in arbitration. Advocates will be better prepared to draft contractual arbitration clauses for clients and to enforce or oppose arbitration of construction claims. Arbitrators will have a better understanding of their powers and discretion under the FAA and AAA Rules.

Faculty: 

Edward Lozowski, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP San Francisco, CA

Charles Sink, Farella Braun + Martell LLP San Francisco, CA

The AAA does not offer CLE in any jurisdiction for our on-demand programs, but you may be able to use a copy of the certificate available at the conclusion of the course to submit for CLE credit on your own (we recommend that you confirm availability of CLE in your jurisdiction for this type of course).