JD Supra

Ninth Circuit Stops Class-Wide Abuse of Adverse Arbitration Decisions in Win for Employers

On April 1, 2026, the Ninth Circuit in O’Dell v. Aya Healthcare Services, Inc., 171 F.4th 1173 (9th Cir. 2026) held that the ...
JD Supra

Class Action Fairness Act Does Not Override the Federal Arbitration Act, According to the Sixth Circuit

A recent Sixth Circuit decision caught my eye because it addressed an important issue on which I have not seen any other appellate decisions (and none were cited in the opinion). The plaintiff argued ...
Law

Arbitration Agreements and Class Action Waivers in the Employment Context: States Versus the FAA

It is no secret that arbitration agreements and class action waivers have, over time, become increasingly standard in countless areas of business—especially in the employment context. In 2019, the U.S ...
The National Law Review

Class Arbitration of ERISA Claims: Yes You Can!

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
The National Law Review

VPPA Class Action Plaintiffs May Not Waive Arbitration Goodbye

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McKnight's Long-Term Care News

‘Heightened risk’ as class action settlements spike, but arbitration offers critical protection

The number of class action settlements in 2023 outpaced predictions for the second year in a row, which will likely incentivize the plaintiffs bar to be even more aggressive in seeking class standing, ...
WRAL

Supreme Court Upholds Workplace Arbitration Contracts Barring Class Actions

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that companies can use arbitration clauses in employment contracts to prohibit workers from banding together to take legal action over workplace issues.
Law

To Litigate or Arbitrate? Analyzing the Pros and Cons of Arbitration Agreements With Class Action Waivers in the Employment Context

At least since 1925, when the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) was enacted, arbitration has been considered a favored method of dispute resolution. Consistent with this view, many employers have ...
SCOTUSblog

Cargo loaders are exempt from the Federal Arbitration Act, but important questions remain

Type to search articles, cases, and authors. Press ↵ to view all results. Latrice Saxon, a cargo loader for Southwest Airlines, filed a federal wage-and-hour lawsuit against the company.