On July 17, 2023, the California Supreme Court issued its long-anticipated decision in Adolph v. Uber Technologies, Inc. and held that an employee who has been compelled to arbitrate “individual” claims under the California...more
On February 15, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled in Chamber of Commerce v. Bonta that California’s Assembly Bill 51 (“AB 51”) is preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act. After two failed attempts...more
On June 15, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana (Case No. 20-1573.), holding that California Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) claims are subject to arbitration...more
Muting Audio and Video -
It is critical that the participating attorney as well as all witnesses and client representatives be hyper-focused on appropriate muting of audio and video when doing virtual events.
Back when...more
Background and Lighting -
Lawyers need to consider whether items appearing in the background could potentially affect how someone feels about the speaker.
Back when things were “normal,” mediations, depositions,...more
Platform Assistant -
Try using an associate, paralegal, or other assistant to help the presenting lawyer with the virtual process.
When considering a virtual mediation, hearing, deposition, or arbitration, we advise...more
Screen Real Estate -
How to maximize your odds when preparing for your first virtual mediation, hearing, deposition, or arbitration.
When preparing for your first virtual mediation, hearing, deposition, or arbitration...more
This CLE webinar will discuss some of the technology considerations for mediations, depositions, arbitrations, and court hearings by video conferencing as well as the practical issues that our attorneys have faced...more
8/25/2020
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