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'Jump Must Litigate': 7th Circ. Clarifies Arb. Enforcement Rule
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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The 7th Circuit Court clarified the enforcement rule around arbitration agreements, emphasizing that parties must actively litigate enforcement issues rather than rely on automatic dismissal. This ruling impacts how arbitration clauses are treated in bankruptcy and commercial disputes.
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You must now litigate arbitration enforcement issues outright to ensure your contracts hold in bankruptcy or commercial disputes. This ruling shifts risk onto companies assuming arbitration clauses will automatically shield them.
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