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The Time Arbitration Bill
New bill helps people get more time for arbitration
Extends time for a party to apply for stay of arbitration to180 days; invalidates any provision that penalizes a party for seeking legal representation; requires arbitrator to provide notice of default to a party for failure to pay fees.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would give people more time to ask for help in arbitration and protect their right to get a lawyer.
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This bill could make it easier for people to get help when they need it in arbitration. Now is the time to support it, so everyone has a fair chance.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- It would extend the time to apply for a stay of arbitration to 180 days.
- It would stop rules that punish people for getting legal help.
- It would require arbitrators to notify people if they miss payments.
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