Federal Arbitration Act Preempts State Law on Arbitration Fee Deadlines, Appeals Court Rules

In a notable decision, the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Five, determined that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts state legislation that mandates timely payment of arbitration bills by companies, or else risk transferring the claims back to court. This stance diverges from other rulings and may prompt further arbitration disputes. For more on this development, click here.