The California Supreme Court has issued its long-awaited opinion resolving the split in authority regarding whether Code of Civil Procedure sections 1281.97 and 1281.98 are preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act.
Continue Reading CA Supreme Court Says Not So Fast on Draconian Arbitration Invoice Payment Rules
On Feb. 15, 2023, the Ninth Circuit in Chamber of Commerce v. Bonta issued its ruling on the ongoing question of Assembly Bill (AB) 51’s enforceability in relation to arbitration
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The California Supreme Court will soon hear oral argument on the much-anticipated Adolph (Erik) v. Uber Technologies, Inc., (Uber), accepting Justice Sotomayor’s invitation in Viking River Cruises
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In Morgan v. Sundance, Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court resolved a circuit split regarding whether a party has waived its right to arbitrate. Under the test reviewed by the
Continue Reading Supreme Court Holds Waiving Arbitration Does Not Require Proof of Prejudice
Employers can no longer mandate pre-dispute arbitration for claims of sexual assault or sexual harassment by employers.
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Continue Reading Employee’s Choice: No More Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Claims
In Episode 4, hosts Ryan Bykerk and Philip Person discuss all things arbitration with Amir Vonsover, head of Global Employment & Ethics at eBay.
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Continue Reading GT’s The Performance Review Podcast Episode 4: To Arbitrate Or Not… And How? And Why?
In the span of five weeks, a coalition of plaintiffs representing national and state business organizations and employers, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the California Chamber of Commerce,
Continue Reading Employers Score Another Hit Against AB 51 as Preliminary Injunction Extends Prohibition on Enforcement by State of California
On Sept. 12, 2019, the California Supreme Court in ZB, N.A. v. Superior Court of San Diego County (Lawson) delivered a victory for California employers, clarifying that a plaintiff bringing
Continue Reading 2 Steps Forward, 1 Step Back: California Supreme Court Nixes Plaintiffs’ Ability to Recover Unpaid Wages Under PAGA, but Forecloses Defendants’ Path to Arbitration
On May 21, 2018, in a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court issued a long-awaited decision in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis, 584 U.S. ____ (2018), holding that
Continue Reading Supreme Court Holds That Employer Sponsored Arbitration Programs do not Violate National Labor Relations Act
Employers in the gaming and hospitality arena are eagerly awaiting the results of the upcoming changes to the legal landscape that are expected to emerge from a business-oriented administration. These
Continue Reading The DOJ’s Evolving View of the Interplay Between the Federal Arbitration Act and the National Labor Relations Act