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Federal appeals court upholds pro-worker California law limiting arbitration

JURIST

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held Wednesday that workers in California will not be forced into arbitration as a condition of employment. In 2019, California passed Assembly Bill 51 (AB51), to limit workplace arbitration agreements.

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Understanding breach of contract law in California

OneLegal

Explore breach of contract law in California, including key legal concepts, common issues, and valuable resources. The post Understanding breach of contract law in California appeared first on One Legal.

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The Basics of Contract Law: What Business Owners Should Know

Chugh LLP

Businesses will need strong contracts to protect their interests throughout their lifecycle. Contracts must meet the following conditions. Capacity: Both parties are of sound mind to enter the contract. Mutual assent: Both parties agree to the contract. When Are Written Contracts Required? Conclusion.

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Film Fridays – California Approves $420M in New Incentives for Film and TV Projects

The Hollywood Lawyer

New legislation in California benefitting the entertainment industry would invest into the California incentive program by $330 million over two years, and it includes a diversity requirement to reflect California’s population. The author of the bill, state Sen. […]. The author of the bill, state Sen. […].

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Dogecoin arbitration dispute hits high court

SCOTUSBlog

Instead, a court (often a California state court or the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, appeals court in California) refuses to send the dispute to arbitration. Later, when the parties fall into dispute, the business tries to enforce the agreement, arguing that the FAA compels enforcement. As with Bissonnette v.

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Morning Docket: 11.19.21

Above The Law

Justice.gov ] * California passed a law that should shrink the time it takes to see a shrink. [ * The Department of Justice is dropping $139M to help bolster police forces nationwide. Looks like the uhh. defunding thing isn't going too well. NPR ] * Robinhood avoids a lawsuit stemming from GME shorts.

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Music Mondays – CA Labor Commission Rules Against Dion

The Hollywood Lawyer

The California Labor Commission decided that Celine Dion does owe ICM Partners for unpaid commissions from a 2019 deal, based on a decades-old contract. Dion’s legal team has already stated that they plan to appeal the ruling and take the issue to a jury. The Commission’s ruling dictates: “ICM Partners is due 1.5%