Can an arbitration award be overturned by a court?

Arbitration awards can be challenged in court, but these awards will only be overturned by the court in rare and limited cases. Courts will vacate, or refuse to confirm an arbitration award if the award is the product of fraud, corruption, or serious misconduct by the arbitrator.

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What is judicial arbitration?

Judicial arbitration was adopted by the court system as a means of ending filed disputes more quickly and less expensively. Judicial arbitration programs exist at both the state and federal level and even federal agencies such as the IRS have arbitration programs in place for evaluating certain fact-based disputes. In order to qualify for judicial arbitration, you must already have a filed lawsuit. In most cases, it is the responsibility of the parties to request the arbitration.

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What is the best forum to resolve disputes?

With the rise of alternative dispute resolution options, parties to a legal dispute are no longer limited to dispute resolutions such as an openly public and expensive traditional court system (litigation). Modernly, parties can also choose from options such as mediation and arbitration for dispute resolution.

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Theft by Deception Charges

When most people think of a “theft” offense, they picture someone taking another person’s property without their knowledge or consent. However, many states have statutes that expand the offense of theft by a charge (or category) of theft called “theft by deception.” Although it may seem like a lesser charge, a theft by deception conviction can have as many (or more) collateral consequences as a regular theft conviction.

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My Legal Rights as a Subpoenaed Witness

A subpoena compels the person served to comply with whatever is requested in the subpoena. If a person is compelled to appear and testify in court or other legal proceeding, they are under a legal obligation to do so. If a subpoena requires that a person produce certain documents or other items, they are legally required to do that as well. Failure to comply with a subpoena is a criminal matter. At a judge’s discretion, failure to comply can result in a contempt of court charges for which there are penalties including fines and jail time.

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What is litigation?

Litigation is a controversy between two parties brought before a court. Litigation is most commonly settled by the parties before reaching trial. Read on for more information about litigation.

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Is filing a false police report a crime?

Filing a false police report can result in severe penalties such as fines and jail time. The consequences of a false police report charge can last for many years and may effect educational, licensing and employment opportunities.

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