Comments on AAA Proposed Arbitration Rule Changes
The Retail Litigation Center submitted formal comments on proposed amendments to the American Arbitration Association’s Consumer and Employment Arbitration Rules, addressing procedural fairness, efficiency, and the impact of mass arbitration on retail defendants.
The Retail Litigation Center (RLC) submits comments on proposed court rules, arbitration procedures, and litigation frameworks that directly affect how retailers resolve disputes and defend against coordinated litigation.
The Retail Litigation Center (RLC) submitted comments on amendments proposed by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) to its Consumer and Employment Arbitration Rules. These proposed changes raise significant issues related to arbitration procedure, mass claims, fairness, and efficiency—areas that directly affect how retailers manage dispute resolution and litigation risk.
The RLC’s comments reflect the perspectives of retail corporate counsel and are intended to inform rulemaking that shapes arbitration practices nationwide. The submissions address concerns about procedural balance, due process, and the operational realities retailers face when responding to large-scale or coordinated arbitration claims.
Below are links to the RLC’s submitted comments and supporting addenda:
Comment Letters & Addenda
- Retail Litigation Center Comments – Addendum 1 (Consumer Arbitration Rules)
- Retail Litigation Center Comments – Addendum 1 (Employment Arbitration Rules)
- Retail Litigation Center Addendum 2 – Brief and Exhibits
- Retail Litigation Center Addendum 3 – Select Sources Cited
These comments are part of the Retail Litigation Center’s broader efforts to promote fair, workable dispute resolution frameworks that reflect the realities of retail operations and litigation exposure.
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