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Arbitration/Nonsignatories/CCP 1281.2/Standard of Review: Fourth District, Division 1, Reverses Trial Court’s Order Denying Motion to Compel Arbitration of Customer/Investment Advisor Dispute

March 25, 2012 · Arbitration: Nonsignatories, Arbitration: Scope, Arbitration: Section 1281.2, Arbitration: Standard of Review

Perennial Issue: Can Nonsignatories To Arbitration Agreement Compel Arbitration? An investment advisor and related defendants petitioned to arbitrate claims brought by an investor’s successor in interest. The successor (John) alleged that the accounts of his deceased mother had been “churned” to improperly generate commissions. The trial court denied the petition brought by the […]

Arbitration: Second District, Division 2, Affirms Orders Denying Motions To Compel Arbitration

March 20, 2012 · Arbitration: Nonsignatories, Arbitration: Scope, Arbitration: Section 1281.2, Arbitration: Standard of Review, Celebrities

In One Case, Arbitration Presented Possibility Of Inconsistent Rulings, And In The Other Case, Arbitration Of Indemnification Claim Was Beyond The Scope Of The Agreement To Arbitrate The following scenario reminds me of cases I have litigated – and arbitrated. Buyer discovers water intrusion in home she buys, and sues Developer and later […]