Arbitration Law In America

The book Arbitration Law in America: A Critical Assessment by various authors argues for changes to the Federal Arbitration Act. The authors propose banning arbitration related to the purchase of products by consumers and to prohibiting arbitration of employment disputes. Each proposal is critiqued by one or more of the other co-authors.

Arbitration Law in America: A Critical Assessment is a source of arguments and practical suggestions for changing the American arbitration process. The book, first published in 2006, argues that the Federal Arbitration Act badly needs major changes. The authors, who have previously written major articles on arbitration law and policy, here set out their own views and argue among themselves about the necessary reforms of arbitration. The book contains draft legislation for use in international and domestic arbitration and a detailed explanation of the precise justifications for proposed legislative changes. It also contains two proposals that might be deemed radical - to ban arbitration related to the purchase of products by consumers and to prohibit arbitration of employment disputes. Each proposal is vetted fully and critiqued by one or more of the other co-authors. Review: This book does not function as a handbook or guide to the current state of the doctrine...However, for those in the field who are thinking critically about the current structure of U.S. arbitration law, the authors have done a fine job of assessing areas that require further study and presenting policy based normative propositions that can and should spark critical debate. - JILP