210 Professors Sign Comment Letter on CFPB Proposed Ban on Class Action Waivers

I apologize for interrupting the steady stream of John Lande photo albums to report that the first comment letter on the Consumer Financial Protection’s Bureau proposal (regulation CFPB-2016-0020, RIN 3170-AA51) to ban class action waivers in consumer financial agreements has been posted on the CFPB website.  Thanks to the incredible drafting and organizing efforts of … Continue reading 210 Professors Sign Comment Letter on CFPB Proposed Ban on Class Action Waivers

Virtual Symposium on Evidence in International Arbitration

From my colleague, S.I. Strong: I wanted to let you know that Young OGEMID (a listserve for junior specialists in international arbitration) is holding its third “virtual” symposium, this time on evidence in international arbitration.   Virtual symposia are conducted entirely by email, so you can follow it as closely as you want (or not), and … Continue reading Virtual Symposium on Evidence in International Arbitration

University of Phoenix Nixes Mandatory Arbitration Clause for Students

From this morning’s Inside Higher Ed: Apollo Education Group, the parent company of the University of Phoenix and Western International University, announced Thursday that it would eliminate the use of mandatory arbitration clauses in students’ enrollment agreements. “We have worked hard to further improve the student experience at all of our institutions and it’s clear that eliminating … Continue reading University of Phoenix Nixes Mandatory Arbitration Clause for Students

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