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United States Supreme Court Issues Another Decision on Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses

The United States Supreme Court recently issued a decision significant to the enforcement of arbitration clauses in employment contracts. This decision comes after another decision earlier this term on the enforcement of arbitration clauses. In Southwest Airlines Co. v. Saxon, the Court unanimously held that a ramp supervisor for Southwest... Read More

Epic Systems v. Lewis: Arbitration Agreements and Employers' New, Protective Shield from Employee Lawsuits

Introduction A recent 5-4 Supreme Court decision marks a major victory for employers interested in a new tool for their arsenal to protect their businesses from potential class action litigation. The Ruling The case, Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis, largely pitted the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) against the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”).... Read More