By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | February 6, 2019
While there may be increased scrutiny on the use of confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements as a result of recent developments, as it stands confidentiality clauses can help protect the interests of all parties when utilized properly.
By Gina M. Roccanova | January 22, 2019
Fast-food chain Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has found itself at the center of the ongoing debate over mandatory arbitration provisions in employment agreements. That debate has always assumed that arbitration clauses favor employers. However, the most recent developments in a wage-and-hour case against Chipotle have called that assumption into question.
By Randall Newsome | December 11, 2018
Much of what goes on in bankruptcy court has little to do with bankruptcy laws or rules. Commercial lawyers and litigators seeking a suitable ADR specialist to help resolve their disputes may want to consider a retired bankruptcy judge.
By Michael Mallow and Rachel Straus | November 26, 2018
With little fanfare, the Northern District of California recently issued guidance on class action settlements. The Guidance—by far the most comprehensive in the country—has the potential to have a significant impact, not just on class actions filed in the Northern District of California, but in class actions filed throughout the country.
By Ross Todd | May 21, 2018
The lawsuit comes just a week after the company announced that it would forgo arbitration and nondisclosure agreements in harassment cases.
By Miriam Rozen | March 8, 2018
Michael Avenatti claims that "there is a considerable amount of information that has not been disclosed" about his porn star client's former relationship with the president.
By Erin Mulvaney | December 28, 2017
Here's a roundup of some of our most-read stories about labor and employment this year.
By Amanda Bronstad | December 12, 2017
The ruling upheld a decision routing a case into arbitration that brought false advertising claims against AT&T over its “unlimited” service plans.
By Alexa Woronowicz | September 28, 2017
C.A. 2nd; B271718 The Second Appellate District affirmed in part and reversed in part a judgment. The court held that a party to an arbitration agreement…
By Alexa Woronowicz | September 26, 2017
C.A. 4th; D069820 The Fourth Appellate District affirmed a judgment. The court held that the parties’ settlement agreement expressly precluded…
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