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Planning On A Music Career? You Better Be Paying Attention During Contract Law

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You Better Be Paying Attention During Contract Law appeared first on Above the Law. G Herbo says bad terms cost him $40M. The post Planning On A Music Career?

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Artificial Intelligence Might Make Us Rethink Contract Law

Above The Law

As technology advances, boilerplate may need some work.

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

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Before the Supreme Court, Morgan is arguing that courts cannot adopt special, arbitration-specific waiver standards: If state law normally does not require a showing of prejudice to establish waiver of a contractual right — and she argues Iowa law does not — courts also should not require prejudice before finding waiver in the arbitration context.

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The First Rule Of Robbing An A-List Celebrity Like Lady Gaga: Know Your Contract Law!

Above The Law

The post The First Rule Of Robbing An A-List Celebrity Like Lady Gaga: Know Your Contract Law! appeared first on Above the Law. Know who else has a mean poker face? Lady Gaga's lawyers.

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Federal appeals court upholds pro-worker California law limiting arbitration

JURIST

Violations of the law can be considered a misdemeanor offense, which potentially may result in civil sanctions for the employer. The judge found that the law was preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). In 2019, California passed Assembly Bill 51 (AB51), to limit workplace arbitration agreements.

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US Supreme Court says New Jersey can withdraw from Waterfront Commission

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New Jersey , a unanimous court found that interstate compacts are governed by the principles of contract law. The commission sued in US District Court to stop New Jersey the day after then-Governor Chris Christie signed the law. In the case New York v.

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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.