Non-Signatory
Estoppel and Agency Theories for Non-Signatories to Compel Arbitration
June 16th, 2017
A twisted set of underlying facts did not detract from the core of an appellate court decision: even if one party to a contract with an arbitration clause was not part of a lawsuit, agents and closely-related persons/entities could compel arbitration…
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Non-Signatory Compels Arbitration by Signatory Party
April 13th, 2015
Occasionally there are cases where one party to an arbitration agreement attempts to compel arbitration with a non-signatory party. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued a decision on April 13, 2015, however, supporting the action of a non-…
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Categories: Arbitration
About Stan Martin
Stan Martin holds a law degree and an undergraduate degree in architecture. He has been involved with the construction industry for more than 45 years, working in construction prior to law school and beginning his construction law practice. During his career, he has been actively involved with the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts, the Boston Society of Architects, the American Arbitration Association, and the Massachusetts Building Congress.