Coinbase, Inc. v. Bielski
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Summary
A short, plain-English overview of Coinbase, Inc. v. Bielski.
In Coinbase, Inc. v. Bielski, the Supreme Court addressed whether district court proceedings must be stayed during an interlocutory appeal on arbitrability. The Court concluded that district courts must stay proceedings while such appeals are pending, aligning with the principle that an appeal divests the district court of control over the appealed aspects. This decision emphasizes the importance of maintaining the benefits of arbitration during the appeal process.
Holding
The single most important “bottom line” of what the Court decided in Coinbase, Inc. v. Bielski.
The Court held that a district court must stay its proceedings while an interlocutory appeal on the question of arbitrability is ongoing.
Constitutional Concepts
These are the Constitution-related themes that appear in Coinbase, Inc. v. Bielski. Click a concept to see other cases that involve the same idea.
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Why Judicial Review is relevant to Coinbase, Inc. v. Bielski
The case involves the power of courts to review and determine the proper forum for dispute resolution, which is central to the Court's holding.
Syllabus excerpt (verbatim)A district court must stay its proceedings while an interlocutory appeal on the question of arbitrability is ongoing.
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Why Procedural Due Process is relevant to Coinbase, Inc. v. Bielski
The decision addresses the procedural rights of parties in the context of arbitration appeals, ensuring fair process by staying district court proceedings.
Syllabus excerpt (verbatim)The common practice of staying district court proceedings during the pendency of an interlocutory appeal taken under § 16(a) reflects common sense.
Key Quotes
Short excerpts from the syllabus in Coinbase, Inc. v. Bielski that support the summary and concepts above.
A district court must stay its proceedings while an interlocutory appeal on the question of arbitrability is ongoing.
The Griggs principle resolves this case.
Congress's longstanding practice reflects the Griggs rule.
