Second Circuit Clarifies Important Procedural Question under Federal Arbitration Act

August 3, 2015

In a decision that deepens a long-standing circuit split, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit held last week that a stay of proceedings—rather than a dismissal of the action—must be entered when all claims have been referred to arbitration and a stay has been requested.

CGR Memo - Second Circuit Clarifies Important Procedural Question under Federal Arbitration Act