If you're considering adding an arbitration requirement to a contract, you can choose which types of disputes to leave in court and which types of disputes to ship off to private arbitration.
Litigation
Arbitration is an alternative venue to court. If a party could seek a judge midcourse, there would be increased delays and expenses for all parties.
Judges Cannot Intervene During Private Arbitration
By understanding that even minor, unintentional marketing mistakes can lead to consumer protection claims, business owners can better manage the risks of their various marketing efforts.
Washington’s Consumer Protection Act: No Materiality Required
When a third party intentionally interferes with someone else's business relationship, the law may provide a remedy. But the damaged party has to prove special elements.
Flag on the Play! Intentional Interference With a Business Expectancy
It is December, and as there are "12 days of Christmas" and 12 jurors on a jury, I thought I'd use the coincidence to highlight 12 instances of allegations of juror misconduct in real-life civil trial deliberations.
The 12 Jury Trials of Washington
In Porter v. Kirkendoll, the Washington Supreme Court classified timber trespass as a strict liability tort and held that the Washington tort reform act applies to timber trespass claims.
Strict Liability for Timber Trespass – A Cornerpoint Case Pop
If My Contract Requires Private Arbitration, Why Am I in Public Court? By Stacia Hofmann Arbitration has been […]
Compelling, Staying, Waiving, Confirming, and Disputing Arbitration
Assumptions Are Not Evidence By Stacia Hofmann Cornerpoint Case Pops are dedicated to summarizing relevant, new cases — and […]
There’s No Guessing in Depositions! – A Cornerpoint Case Pop
2019 Statutory Beneficiary Changes Remove Contingencies for Parents and Siblings By Stacia Hofmann Death. Even though it may […]
Washington’s New Wrongful Death Laws: What Businesses Need to Know
Just Because You Can’t See It Doesn’t Mean It’s Not There By Stacia Hofmann For many businesses, the […]
The Court’s Finish Line: Trial
Dear Your Honor: Please Grant This Motion By Stacia Hofmann Understanding the litigation process helps businesses appreciate the […]
Civil Motions Q&A: Making Order(s) Out of Chaos
What Washington Businesses Need to Know About Legal Liability for Injuries in Sports and Recreational Activities By Stacia […]