Ogletree Rolls Out Software for Arbitration Agreements

• Employers can write agreements themselves, without attorney input • Plaintiff attorneys may ask: ‘What’s in it for my client?’

Labor and employment law firm Ogletree Deakins unveiled a software tool May 21 to help employers generate arbitration agreements containing class action waivers.

“DIY Arbitration Agreements” was announced the same day the U.S. Supreme Courtruled that such waivers are enforceable.

Users answer a series of questions and the product generates an arbitration agreement tailored to their business needs, the firm said.

“We are anticipating with this decision, employment arbitration will be getting more attention,” Christopher C. Murray, co-chair ...