Well into May, U.S. Supreme Court decisions are still emerging at a snail’s pace, but it seems lately that at least one ruling every Monday makes headlines. Last week it was sports betting, and this Monday we got the clash over employment contracts and class actions. Here’s more analysis and commentary on the Epic Systems ruling, plus a look at some of the cases lining up for next term. And an item on John Marshall, aka the Great Chief Justice. Thanks, always, for reading Supreme Court Brief. We appreciate feedback and suggestions—contact us at [email protected] and [email protected].
An Epic Win for Business—But Maybe Not for Lawyers?
The Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision in the three cases consolidated under the name Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis was no surprise in the pro-arbitration, anti-class action climate the justices have built in recent years.
