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Supreme Court grants certiorari in arbitration clause case

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The Supreme Court granted certiorari in Morgan, Robyn v. The case concerns arbitration clause waivers in contract disputes. According to the contract between Morgan and Sundance, Sundance could have compelled arbitration. When considering the case, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals cited its ruling in Messina v.

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Federal appeals court upholds pro-worker California law limiting arbitration

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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. The judge found that the law was preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). The appeals court lifted the preliminary injunction in a 2-1 decision on Wednesday.

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Arbitration clauses, prejudicial delays, and one justice’s contract-law “nightmare”

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Share The current Supreme Court is undoubtedly pro-arbitration – but after Monday’s oral argument in Morgan v. At the same time, the justices seemed to differ over why that was, and what standard the court should adopt for future cases. The district court decided that by delaying, Sundance waived its right to demand arbitration.

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Panama Supreme Court rules 20-year concession for Canada copper mine unconstitutional

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Panama’s Supreme Court unanimously held Tuesday that the 20-year concession for the Canadian Cobre Panamá copper mine was unconstitutional. Law 406 replaced Law 9 of February 26, 1997, which had previously governed Panama’s interactions with mining companies operating at Cobre Panamá. billion to build.

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Federal appeals court rules Seneca Nation owes New York State years of casino revenue sharing payments

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The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled Monday that the Seneca Nation is required to pay hundreds of millions of dollars of outstanding casino revenue sharing payments to New York State, following an appeal from arbitration that saw disagreement over the timeframes qualified for revenue sharing.

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How to Improve Legal Writing Skills: Strategies, Examples & Best Practices

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Legal writing is a cornerstone skill for any successful attorney. Whether you are drafting an ironclad contract or a persuasive brief, mastering legal writing can set you apart in your practice. This article explores how to improve legal writing skill s by examining top techniques, examples, and best practices.

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SCOTUS bars emotional distress damages under the Affordable Care Act

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The US Supreme Court Thursday ruled Thursday that damages for emotional distress are not recoverable in a private lawsuit to enforce either the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Affordable Care Act. Plaintiff Jane Cummings is legally blind and was born deaf.