Weekly Brief · September 21, 2026
This week in arbitration — September 21, 2026
This week's digest covers recent appellate decisions on arbitration enforcement and alternative dispute resolution procedures, along with professional responsibility guidance on fee disputes.
Published September 21, 2026 · Sources: Court of Appeals of Kentucky, Appellate Court of Illinois, District Court, District of Columbia, Wisconsin Supreme Court
Culver v. Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government
Court held that a non-binding advisory arbitration provision does not constitute a complete and exclusive alternative remedy barring judicial review of alleged contract violations.
Source: Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Gupta v. Siaw
Court addressed post-arbitration supplementary proceedings to enforce a judgment obtained through arbitration and recover transferred funds.
Source: Appellate Court of Illinois
Inza v. AT&T Inc.
Court granted motion to compel arbitration of subscriber claims based on FAA-governed arbitration clauses in subscriber contracts and stayed litigation pending arbitration.
Source: District Court, District of Columbia
Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Patrick J. Rupich
Court established professional responsibility standards requiring lawyers to submit unresolved fee disputes to binding arbitration if client disputes arise within specified timeframes.
Source: Wisconsin Supreme Court
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