The Value of Arbitration Clauses -
It is not uncommon for employers to require that all employment related disputes with employees be resolved by binding arbitration and not in court. Advantages of arbitration can...more
A year ago, the United States Supreme Court issued its seminal decision in Epic Systems v. Lewis, which confirmed that employers may use mandatory individual arbitration agreements without fear of the National Labor Relations...more
5/21/2019
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Class Action Arbitration Waivers ,
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Ernst & Young v Morris ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
Murphy Oil v NLRB ,
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Remand ,
Reversal ,
Savings Clause ,
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In a 5-4 decision this week, the Supreme Court ruled in Epic Systems v. Lewis that class action waivers in employer/employee arbitration agreements are as lawful and enforceable as any other contract. The Court’s decision...more
5/25/2018
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Arbitration Agreements ,
Class Action Arbitration Waivers ,
Epic Systems Corp v Lewis ,
Ernst & Young v Morris ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
Murphy Oil v NLRB ,
Remand ,
Reversal ,
Savings Clause ,
SCOTUS