Brunino, Alex2017-05-102017-05-102017-05-1095 OR. L. REV. 5690196-2043https://hdl.handle.net/1794/2232940 pagesThe foremost law controlling arbitration is the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), which has been in effect for nearly a century. Though originally intended to ensure judicial recognition of arbitration, the FAA has since become a particularly contentious topic, splitting the opinions of pundits, legal scholars, and the Supreme Court. This Comment summarizes the FAA’s long and divisive jurisprudence, culminating in a critical review of the National Consumer Law Center's (NCLC) Model Act.en-USAll Rights Reserved.Article