Attorney Criticizes “Hyperinflated” Arbitration Fees Following Missed Deposition Due to Solar Eclipse Viewing

An attorney who was penalized for missing a client’s deposition in Florida while observing a solar eclipse in Arkansas has denounced the American Arbitration Association’s (AAA) associated fees as “hyperinflated.” In his defense, he referenced data from a well-known job-hunting website to substantiate his claims. For more details on this ongoing dispute, visit Law360’s comprehensive coverage here.