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Hall Street Associates LLC v Mattel Inc

552 U.S. 576 (2008)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year2008
StatusBinding authority

Summary

The FAA's grounds for vacating or modifying an arbitral award are exclusive and cannot be contractually expanded by the parties.

Key Principle

The grounds for vacating or modifying an arbitral award under the FAA are exclusive and cannot be expanded by contract.

Area of Law

arbitration

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