Can an arbitration supplier power somebody into arbitration who by no means signed the contract? On this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin companions Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down the high-profile dispute involving Skechers, international influencer Khaby Lame, his administration firm KBL Companies, and expertise supervisor Barrett Wissman. On the middle of the struggle is a vital query of arbitration regulation: does the American Arbitration Affiliation have jurisdiction over a non-signatory?
On this episode, they talk about:
When non-signatories could be compelled to arbitrate
Alter ego and veil piercing theories
Company regulation and consultant capability
Whether or not the AAA can administer arbitration in opposition to somebody who by no means agreed to it
Strategic litigation decisions when difficult arbitrability
If you happen to deal with contracts, endorsement agreements, arbitration clauses, or enterprise disputes, this episode provides essential perception into the bounds of consent in arbitration.
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