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Oct 11, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Scott P. Jang
As courts continue to work out the scope of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA), the California Court of Appeal in two decisions held that EFAA. Doe v. Second Street Corp. and Liu v. Miniso Depot CA, Inc. This is true, the California Court of Appeal explained, even if the other claims asserted in the case arise from conduct unrelated to the alleged sexual assault or sexual harassment (such as unrelated wage and hour claims).
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Scott P. Jang
As courts continue to work out the scope of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault
and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA), the California Court of
Appeal in two decisions held that a plaintiff cannot be compelled
to arbitration if at least one of the claims asserted in the
"case" is a sexual assault or sexual harassment claim
covered by EFAA. Doe v. Second Street Corp. and Liu v. Miniso Depot CA, Inc.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Eric J. Felsberg |Joseph J. Lazzarotti |Scott P. Jang
A patchwork of artificial intelligence laws in various
jurisdictions across the U.S. makes it challenging for employers to
understand whether they're subject to these laws aimed at
regulating AI. California may be the next state to create
artificial intelligence laws by defining AI, requiring more
transparency, and imposing other safety, testing, reporting, and
enforcement standards.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Eric J. Felsberg |Joseph J. Lazzarotti |Scott P. Jang
Click here to listen to the audioA patchwork of artificial intelligence laws in various jurisdictions across the U.S. makes it challenging for employers to understand whether they're subject to these laws aimed at regulating AI. California may be the next state to create artificial intelligence laws by defining AI, requiring more transparency, and imposing other safety, testing, reporting, and enforcement standards. TakeawaysEric J.
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Aug 9, 2024 | 
today.westlaw.com | Scott P. Jang |Samia M. Kirmani
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Scott P. Jang |Samia M. Kirmani
When a “dispute” arises under the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA) depends on when the specific facts of the case show a “conflict or controversy” exists between the parties, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit held in affirming the trial court’s order denying a motion to compel arbitration. Famuyide v. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., No. 23-3201 (Aug. 5, 2024).
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Aug 2, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Scott P. Jang
California courts, like most federal courts, have historically held that a party does not waive its contractual right to compel arbitration unless the party opposing arbitration has been prejudiced by the moving party’s delay in seeking arbitration. However, last term in Morgan v. Sundance, Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court clarified that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) and the federal policy favoring arbitration does not impose such a prejudice requirement.
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Aug 2, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Scott P. Jang
California courts, like most federal courts, have historically
held that a party does not waive its contractual right to compel
arbitration unless the party opposing arbitration has been
prejudiced by the moving party's delay in seeking arbitration. However, last term in Morgan v. Sundance, Inc., the U.S.
Supreme Court clarified that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) and
the federal policy favoring arbitration does not impose
such a prejudice requirement.
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Eileen Lohmann |Suzanne King |Soyoung Yoon |Scott P. Jang
The U.S. State Department has relocated its Kolkata Visa Application Center. Key Points:The new Kolkata Visa Application Center is now open at 57B, Pataka House (4th Floor), Mirza Ghalib St., Taltala, Kolkata — 700016. All applicants should visit this new location for scheduled appointments, document submission and passport collection.
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Scott P. Jang
California courts, like most federal courts, have historically held that a party does not waive its contractual right to compel arbitration unless the party opposing arbitration has been prejudiced by the moving party’s delay in seeking arbitration. However, last term in Morgan v. Sundance, Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court clarified that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) and the federal policy favoring arbitration does not impose such a prejudice requirement.
