In this article, we consider whether arbitration clauses are likely to result in the extinction of the class action. In our view, the answer is no. We reach that conclusion for two main reasons. First, at least some parties that draft standard form contracts prefer class actions to class...

The Amended FTC Franchise Rule requires franchisors to disclose material litigation and arbitration actions in Item 3 of their Franchise Disclosure Documents. The Amended Rule expanded the scope of the disclosure obligation so that most if not all franchisor-initiated actions must be disclosed...