Federal Arbitration Act (FAA): 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 provides framework for enforcement of arbitration awards
New York Convention: Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards - crucial for international enforcement of arbitration awards and agreements
State Arbitration Statutes: Individual state laws that may provide additional requirements or protections for arbitration agreements, subject to FAA preemption principles
AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion: Key Supreme Court precedent regarding enforcement of arbitration agreements, particularly in consumer contexts
Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis: Supreme Court decision affirming enforceability of individual arbitration provisions in employment agreements
Prima Paint Corp. v. Flood & Conklin Manufacturing Co.: Supreme Court decision establishing the separability doctrine in arbitration agreements
Employment Law Considerations: Specific limitations and requirements for arbitration in employment context, including restrictions on mandatory arbitration for sexual harassment claims
Consumer Protection Laws: Federal and state consumer protection regulations that may impact the enforceability and terms of arbitration agreements
State-Specific Restrictions: Various state-level limitations and requirements for arbitration agreements that must be considered alongside federal law
Due Process Requirements: Constitutional and procedural fairness requirements that must be incorporated into arbitration agreements to ensure enforceability
