By Carlos A. Romero, Jr.
Post & Romero
Over the years, abuses in arbitration have been noted by many scholars and litigators. In response to the growing abuse, a movement has been growing toward amending the federal legislation to protect certain classes of claimants, like consumers and employees. Unfortunately, the legislative proposals to date use a sledge hammer to hit the nail on the head with so much force so as to splinter the wood beyond recognition. These proposals, then, threaten the core and essence of arbitration-its simplicity, speed, and efficiency.
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