Category: Arbitration
What’s Next for Employers After Epic Decision
From JDSupra, Jason Hungerford and Pablo Orozco offer their guidance for employers after the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold class…
SCOTUS Holds Class Action Waivers Do Not Violate the NLRA
From Lexology, Sara Hamilton & Ryan M. Bates discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the inclusion of class action…
SCOTUS Upholds Use of Class Action Waivers In Arbitration Agreements
From Lexology, Paul. W. Cane, Jr., Kenneth W. Gage, and Keia Atkinson discuss the Supreme Court’s decision…
What Do You Mean We Have to Mediate in Alaska?
From Lexology, Miles D. Jolley discusses the important choice of law clauses and forum clauses in contracts….
You Can’t Be Compelled To Arbitrate In A Nonexistent Forum
From Lexology, Peter J. Gallagher discusses a recent case in which an arbitration agreement was not enforceable because…
Client of a Staffing Firm is Entitled to the Benefits of Arbitration Clause
From JDSupra, Richard Reibstein reports that an Illinois judge said that the client of a staffing company…
Dissecting Common Basic Arbitration Clauses — You Can Build a Better One
Arbitration agreements are the single best defense against class action claims including class action claims alleging…
Justices to Decide Whether Waiver Applies in Trucker Arbitration Case
From Courthouse News Service, Dan McCue reports that the Supreme Court will consider whether an arbitration agreement…
Five Easy Tips to Help Ensure Your Company’s Arbitration Agreement is Enforceable
Arbitration agreements are the best defense against class action lawsuits alleging misclassification of workers as independent…
The Fourth Circuit Refuses to Enforce Arbitration Clause and Class Action Waiver in Employment Contracts
From JDSupra, Bill Devinney discusses a recent case in which the court refused to enforce an arbitration clause…
4th Circuit Finds Club Waived Right To Compel Arbitration Of Exotic Dancers’ Claims
From Lexology, Stinson Leonard Street LLP discusses a decision by the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals that says…
California Appellate Court Holds Employee’s Dismissal Of Individual Labor Claims Precludes PAGA Standing
From JDSupra, Jon Michaelson discusses a recent case in which a Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claim…
