Mandatory arbitration agreements can now be find in virtually every contract consumers sign. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties, and judgment thereon may be entered in a court of competent jurisdiction.Magistrate Judge Clark requires the parties first meet their obligations under L. Civ. A Kentucky circuit court held that an arbitration agreement between Kindred Nursing Centers and Olive Clark was not binding. Held: The Kentucky Supreme Court's clearstatement rule violates the. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is an alternative to courtroom litigation to resolve legal disputes.