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Rent-A-Center, West, Inc. v. Jackson

Rent-A-Center, West, Inc. v. Jackson is a legal case where the U.S. Supreme Court addressed whether an arbitrator's decision can be challenged in court if it is alleged they were biased. The Court ruled that courts should defer to the arbitrator's judgment unless there is clear evidence of bias or misconduct. This decision emphasizes that arbitration agreements generally include a strong presumption that arbitrators will act fairly, and courts should respect those decisions to promote efficient dispute resolution outside of courts.