The First and Ninth Circuits recently issued opinions concerning the validity of state laws requiring “informed consent” to, or “full disclosure” of, arbitration clauses in attorney retainer agreements. Although the First Circuit found its way around the issue, the Ninth Circuit took it squarely on, holding that such requirements, at least as set forth by Washington state law, are not preempted by the FAA.
In Bezio v. Draeger, __ F.3d __, No. 13-1910, 2013 WL 6570920 (1st Cir. Dec....
