Bowman and Brooke attorneys C.J. Schoenwetter and Eric Olson co-authored an article in Minnesota Lawyer, Understanding the Supreme Court’s Latest Decisions on the Federal Arbitration Act.
The Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) reflects the fundamental principle that arbitration is a matter of contract. This second article of three continues to provide insights and updates concerning three decisions issued by the U.S. Supreme Court between April 12 and May 23, 2024 interpreting the FAA. Each of these decisions will have short- and long-term ramifications for arbitration proceedings under the FAA.
This second article discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Coinbase, Inc. v. Suski, 144 S. Ct. 1186 (2024). In Coinbase, the Supreme Court allocated to the judicial system—rather than arbitral tribunals—the obligation to determine which of successive contracts governs the dispute resolution process.
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