By George H. Friedman, SAA Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
The Supreme Court heard oral argument this week in the remaining two of four cases involving arbitration it reviewed over the last two weeks.
By George H. Friedman, SAA Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
With SCOTUS already set to review an FAA preemption challenge to California’s PAGA, the parties to a similar pending Certiorari Petition have agreed to hold the case in abeyance pending the outcome of the first case.
By George H. Friedman, SAA Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
The Supreme Court has eschewed for now the opportunity to review whether California’s Private Attorneys General Act is preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act.
By George H. Friedman, SAA Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
A split Ninth Circuit has finally ruled on the validity of AB-51, which would restrict predispute arbitration clauses (“PDAA”) in employment relationships.
By George H. Friedman, SAA Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
In a case of first impression, the Vermont Supreme Court in a unanimous 5-0 holding – with two “reluctant” occurrences – finds that: 1) the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) is to be construed broadly as to interstate commerce;
The Supreme Court ruled on May 15th that a Kentucky rule of law requiring that a power of attorney specifically authorize agreements to arbitrate was preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”).