Supreme Court Questions Whether FAA Allows Courts to Dismiss Lawsuits Sent to Arbitration
On April 22, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States conducted oral arguments in a case addressing federal courts’ handling of lawsuits after claims are compelled to arbitration. The Supreme Court seemed skeptical that dismissing lawsuits without prejudice is truly less burdensome on the court system than simply staying the lawsuits pending arbitration.