Federal Arbitration Act: Primary federal law (9 U.S.C. ยงยง 1-16) that establishes the validity and enforceability of arbitration agreements, sets basic requirements for arbitration procedures, and governs interstate commerce arbitration
New York Convention: Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards - crucial for international arbitration enforcement and recognition
State Arbitration Laws: State-specific arbitration statutes, including variations of the Uniform Arbitration Act, which may apply unless preempted by the FAA
AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion: Key Supreme Court decision (2011) affecting class action waivers in arbitration agreements
Epic Systems v. Lewis: Supreme Court decision (2018) reinforcing the enforceability of class action waivers in employment arbitration agreements
State Contract Law: General principles of state contract law that affect formation, validity, and interpretation of arbitration agreements
Industry Regulations: Sector-specific regulations that may impact arbitration requirements and procedures
Consumer Protection Laws: Federal and state consumer protection statutes that may affect the enforceability of arbitration agreements with consumers
Employment Law: Labor and employment regulations that may impact arbitration agreements in the employment context
Core Requirements: Essential elements including clear agreement to arbitrate, scope of disputes, arbitrator selection, venue, cost allocation, and choice of law provisions
