Why Congress and the Courts Must Respect Citizens' Rights to Arbitration

In 1925, Congress passed the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) establishing a strong federal policy in favor of arbitration. A form of alternative dispute resolution, arbitration reduces litigation costs, a savings that is passed on to consumers.

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