Chapter 32 - CHAPTER 32 ARBITRATION

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

Chapter 32 ARBITRATION

Todd J. McNamara, Esq.
Mathew Shechter, Esq.
Christine A. Samsel, Esq.
Nicholas R. Santucci, Esq.

SYNOPSIS

§ 32.1 INTRODUCTION

§ 32.2 STATUTORY OVERVIEW

§ 32.2.1—Federal Arbitration Act
§ 32.2.2—Colorado Uniform Arbitration Act
§ 32.2.3—Statutory Limitations On Arbitration

§ 32.3 ARBITRABILITY OF FEDERAL AND STATE CLAIMS

§ 32.3.1—Who Determines Arbitrability?
§ 32.3.2—Supreme Court
§ 32.3.3—Tenth Circuit
§ 32.3.4—Other Federal Cases
§ 32.3.5—Colorado Cases

§ 32.4 TERMS OF ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS

§ 32.4.1—Scope Of Claims
§ 32.4.2—Limitations On Remedies
§ 32.4.3—Punitive Damages
§ 32.4.4—Cost-Sharing Provisions
§ 32.4.5—Form Of Arbitration Agreement
§ 32.4.6—Discovery
§ 32.4.7—Time Limitations On The Issuance Of An Award
§ 32.4.8—Class Action Procedures

§ 32.5 DEFENSES TO ARBITRATION

§ 32.5.1—Common Law Contract Defenses Generally
§ 32.5.2—Defenses Under Federal Laws
§ 32.5.3—Responsibility For Costs
§ 32.5.4—Interference With Protected Rights
§ 32.5.5—The

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