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California Supreme Court Upholds California Law Imposing Mass Arbitration Fee Payment Deadline

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The California Supreme Court recently issued a significant decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court, holding that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) does not preempt California laws requiring businesses to pay consumer or...more

Mayer Brown

California Supreme Court Narrows Statute Governing Timely Payments of Arbitration Fees in an Attempt to Avoid Federal Preemption

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On August 11, 2025, the California Supreme Court decided Hohenshelt v. Superior Court, which addresses whether the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts a California statute known as Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) that regulates...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

More Shockwaves from the Harvey Weinstein Scandal: What Corporate Counsel Should Keep in Mind

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Sexual harassment legislation keeps coming in the aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein scandal and the resulting #Metoo Movement. Recently, the state of California enacted a bill protecting survivors of sexual assault, sexual...more

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Senate Bill 940 Changes Consumer Arbitrations in California

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California Senate Bill 940 (SB 940) goes into effect on January 1, 2025.  SB 940 introduces new restrictions and requirements that will change how consumer disputes are arbitrated in California. The law has potentially...more

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California Legislature Strikes at Confidentiality Clauses in Consumer Refunds and Settlement Agreements

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A targeted change to California law will prohibit non-disparagement and similar confidentiality clauses in consumer settlement agreements and refund policies. Starting January 1, 2025, businesses settling disputes with...more

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