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Consumer Arbitration Process in New Jersey

Faculty: Jonathan Rudnick
Production Date: April 21 2011

Description

It is very common for New Jersey consumers to unknowingly agree to arbitration clauses when signing up for cell phone plans, gym memberships and bank accounts.  Join attorney Jonathan Rudnick for this presentation on how to assist your clients when issues arise in these types of contracts and how to work with arbitration clauses.  He reviews the significance of the wording in each clause, how  to determine whether the clause is enforceable, and the different options for filing state and federal arbitration claims.   Viewers will benefit from Mr. Rudnick's tips on how to prepare for the hearing and the extent of information they must share with opposing counsel.  Concluding with a comparison of the benefits of abitration hearings versus court hearings, Mr. Rudnick teaches New Jersey attorneys how to use arbitration clauses to their clients' advantage.

Please Note: This course is available in New Jersey to fulfill 1.0 credits in the Newly Admitted Civil or Criminal Trial Preparation category.

Agenda:

I.  Arbitration Clauses
II. Federal vs. State Arbitration
III. Fraud Claims
IV. Attorneys' Fees
V. How to File for Arbitration
VI.  The Abritration Hearing
VII. Court Hearings v. Arbitration Hearings     

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User Reviews

John (Ivoryton, CT)

Good overview of arbitration process.

Nicole (Philadelphia, PA)

Great speaker!

Vickie (Philadelphia, MS)

I knew very little about consumer arbitration and feel that I learned a great deal from this course. Mr. Rudnick's presentation was very effective.

Jerry (Troy, NY)

Practical and to the point.

Sandy (Philadelphia, PA)

A topic I didn't know much about and feel like I learned a lot

Reba (Cheltenham, PA)

I wish it was longer !

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Price: $40.00

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