Alternative Dispute Resolution
Aug. 19, 2026
Arbitrator's law firm webinar appearance sinks $132,000 award
A Los Angeles County judge vacated an arbitration award after finding a retired judge should have disclosed her appearance at a webinar sponsored by the law firm representing the prevailing parties.
A retired judge's undisclosed appearance at a webinar sponsored by the law firm representing the prevailing side in an arbitration created enough doubt about her impartiality to require the award to be vacated, a Los Angeles County judge ruled.
The underlying real estate dispute resulted in an award requiring Elden Investments LLC to return a $132,265 deposit with interest and pay attorney fees and costs. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Wendy Chang granted Elden's ...
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