In an analysis of the recent Ninth Circuit decision in Heckman v. Live Nation, New Era ADR contributors Rich Lee, Collin Williams, Michelle Tyler, and Shane Mulrooney express their dissatisfaction with the ruling. They argue that the decision reflects fundamental misunderstandings about the nature of arbitration, even at the federal appellate court level. The analysis suggests that the ruling may contribute to ongoing debates and misconceptions about arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism.
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