Christopher R. Nepacena

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Donahue Fitzgerald has been helping innovators bring their dreams to life since 1883. With passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our clients are innovators in diverse fields. We’ve represented many of our clients for generations. Throughout our long history, we have successfully guided our clients through evolving legal landscapes and economic cycles. Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors ARTICLES AUTHORS PRESS RELEASES

Feb 16, 2023 | lexology.com | Christopher R. Nepacena

On February 15, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit panel ruled that the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) preempts California Assembly Bill 51, codified in Labor Code Section 432.6, a 2019 measure that prohibited employers from requiring job applicants and employees to sign arbitration agreements as a condition of employment.

Jan 30, 2023 | lexology.com | Christopher R. Nepacena

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the California Department of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) established the Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) to create a uniform set of rules for COVID-19 prevention and outbreak mitigation in the workplace.