Financial Disputes

Supreme Court once again rules that  the Federal Arbitration Act cannot be overridden by state courts

The Supreme Court has once again ruled that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) cannot be overridden by state courts in enforcing online arbitration agreements. The opinion was published in connection with the state court ruling in the case Chilluti v. Uber Technologies. The Supreme Court Opinion, issued by the late Justice Ginsburg, came in the …

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The Importance of Honesty in Online Arbitration

The importance of honesty in online arbitration is crucial. Lying can lead to unfavorable consequences that harm your case, credibility, and reputation.  Online arbitration is a cost-effective way to resolve disputes promptly without needing a court trial. Lying can have negative consequences,  damage relationships, and erode trust, and the same holds for the arbitration process. …

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Financial Disputes – Alternatives to court action

Financial disputes are complex, time-consuming and costly to resolve through traditional litigation, but there are alternatives to court action. The Covid Pandemic was the straw that broke the camel’s back in the civil court system, already beset by delays, working with an archaic system that compounded issues further. The district courts still trundle along, but …

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Arbitration clauses are protected under the Federal Arbitration Act

Arbitration clauses are protected under the Federal Arbitration act. The US Supreme Court confirmed this authority in the decision in 2011 in the case entitled AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion. The Supreme Court held that the Federal Arbitration Act preempted California law that, in certain circumstances, arbitration clauses in customer agreements are unenforceable.  The Supreme …

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Stormy Waters on the Horizon for Contracts and Invoices – Prepare for the economic downturn

Brief is an online leader in providing impartial, cost-effective, flat fee, and quick, online dispute resolution services and we are ready to help businesses in times of economic downturn.  Settlement processes and dispute resolution, all online, done asynchronously and completed quickly, fairly and efficiently.   An economic downturn is on the horizon.  Are your contracts ready? …

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Tips to prepare for a recession or downturn in the economy

Rarely do so many random negative economic factors converge at one time and it is imperative that businesses prepare for a recession or downturn in the economy.  The scary part… Today we have a bear market on the New York Stock exchange, inflation rates not seen since the 1970s, interest hikes not seen since the …

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Online arbitration for Freelancers – Get paid on time, every time

Online arbitration for freelancers is a great way for freelancers to protect their income by legally stating the terms and conditions for payment for services rendered. The freelance working model can be very rewarding and can restore work-life balance for those who truly have a passion for their area of expertise. What is not so …

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I’ve got a Form Agreement and I need to update it. Where Do I Start?

One of the likely unforeseen challenges of owning a business is the need for a form agreement between you and your customers.    Do you hire a lawyer? Do you find one on the internet?  Do you buy a premade form?   The answer depends on your needs and your pocketbook.   But, there are some things …

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