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Technology

Jun. 2, 2026

¡Ay, yai, AI! Another horror story

When is a 60-day deadline only 20 days?

Benjamin G. Shatz

Partner in the Appellate Division of Duane Morris LLP's Trial Practice Group in the Los Angeles office, and leader of the firm's West Coast appellate practice.

Appellate Law (Certified), Litigation

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¡Ay, yai, AI! Another horror story
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If you google "How long to appeal arbitration order in California," the AI Overview response looks something like this: "For court orders denying a petition to compel arbitration, you typically have 20 days to file a notice of appeal." Using a more grammatical phrasing, if you google "How long does one have to appeal an arbitration order in California," the result again is something like this: "Key deadlines for arbitration appeals in California: Denial of Motion to Compe...

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