In his International Arbitration column, John Fellas discusses non-signatories to arbitration agreements, highlighting the issue that U.S. courts hold that a non-signatory may rely upon an arbitration ...

When a law firm or lawyer faces such inconsistency in an action brought against them, the doctrine of judicial estoppel emerges as a potentially helpful defense. This doctrine prevents litigants from ...

Q: I recently contacted my condominium association to get an account status for refinancing my mortgage. I was charged $299.00, which seems like a lot. Is this a valid charge? (J.R., via e-mail) A: ...