News & Press Releases

Validity, enforceability and scope of an arbitration agreement are "gateway" arbitration issues that can be delegated to an arbitrator if the agreement clearly and unmistakably indicates the parties’ intention to do so. New York Litigation Member Gil Samberg authored this “Expert Analysis” column discussing the questions that arise when one of the named arbitration parties is not a signatory of the agreement.

This story note that while a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling restricting the ability for employees to form class actions was lately seen as a win for employers, appeals courts “are not rubber-stamping arbitration agreements” which illustrates the ongoing confusion around and tension over employment contracts. Employment, Labor & Benefits Attorney Don Davis provides commentary.

Litigators Joshua Briones and Crystal Lopez authored this “Expert Analysis” column discussing growing interest in California Invasion of Privacy Act class actions and what recent decisions mean for businesses.

Matt Howsare, Chuck Samuels and Shawn Skolky authored this “Expert Analysis” column. The authors note that the consumer product safety community is rarely provided guidance by federal court decisions. They do however discuss a recent U.S. District Court opinion in Zen Magnets LLC v. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the implications for the industry.

New York Employment, Labor & Benefits Member Dick Block provides commentary in this article discussing Broadway’s efforts ahead of New York City and state sexual harassment and discrimination legislation requiring training and updated policies goes into effect.