U.S. Supreme Court hears oral argument today in class arbitration case: American Express Co. v. Italian Colors Restaurant

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Today at 10:00 a.m. Eastern, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in American Express Co. v. Italian Colors Restaurant, No. 12-133.  This case involves whether an arbitration clause is enforceable under federal law if it interferes with the effective vindication of statutory rights.  The Second Circuit said no.  In re AmericanExpress Merchants’ Litig., 667 F.3d 204 (2nd Cir. 2012). 

When the transcript of the oral argument is posted online later today, it should be available at this link. 

SCOTUSblog has a case page with links to the merits briefs as well as the numerous amicus briefs, plus a detailed oral argument preview summarizing the history of the case. 

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