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Proposed Federal Laws Would Bar Certain Mandatory Pre-Dispute Arbitration and Class Waiver Agreements
By Beth Graham - March 11, 2019
On February 28th, Georgia Representative Hank Johnson and Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal introduced legislation that would prohibit pre-dispute mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, antitrust, and civil rights cases, but allow parties to agree to arbitration in the event a dispute arises.
Texas AG Joins Bipartisan Group Urging Congress to Act on Mandatory Arbitration of Workplace Sexual Harassment Claims
By Beth Graham - February 15, 2018
The Texas Attorney General has reportedly joined a bipartisan group comprised of representatives from 56 states and U.S. territories in a call for federal legislation that would prohibit employers from requiring victims of workplace sexual harassment to engage in mandatory arbitration.
Proposed Senate Bill Would Void Workplace Sexual Harassment Arbitration Provisions
By Beth Graham - December 19, 2017
Earlier this month, United States Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Lindsey Graham introduced bipartisan legislation that would prohibit employers from requiring workers who suffer sexual harassment to arbitrate their claims.
SCOTUS to Hear Oral Argument Over Constitutionality of Inter Partes Review of Patents on Monday
By Beth Graham - November 22, 2017
On Monday, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Oil States Energy Services, LLC v. Greene’s Energy Group, LLC, et al., No. 16-712. In the case, the nation’s highest court will consider whether the controversial process that is currently used by the United States Patent and Trademark Office to analyze the validity of and cancel existing patents is constitutional.
CFPB Director Pens Letter Urging President to Veto Measure Rescinding New Arbitration Rule
By Beth Graham - November 3, 2017
On Monday, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) Director Richard Cordray released a letter addressed to the President of the United States urging him to veto House Joint Resolution 111.
Senate Narrowly Votes to Rescind New CFPB Arbitration Rule
By Beth Graham - October 25, 2017
The Vice President has cast a tie-breaking vote in the United States Senate to rescind a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) rule that prohibits most financial service providers such as banks and credit card issuers from requiring consumers to sign mandatory arbitration agreements barring class-action lawsuits.
U.S. House Passes Measure to Repeal New CFPB Arbitration Rule
By Beth Graham - July 26, 2017
Yesterday, the United States House of Representatives voted 231 to 190 to repeal a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) rule that prohibits most financial service providers such as banks and credit card issuers from requiring consumers to sign mandatory arbitration agreements that bar class-action lawsuits.
U.S. House Passes Measure that Would Repeal Arbitration Provision in Consumer Financial Protection Act
By Beth Graham - June 15, 2017
Last week, the United States House of Representatives voted 233 to 186 in favor of modifying the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2017 Introduced in U.S. House and Senate
By Beth Graham - March 22, 2017
On March 7th, Minnesota Senator Al Franked introduced “The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2017” before the United States Senate.
Congress Considers Arbitration Fairness Act of 2013
By Beth Graham - May 10, 2013
Earlier this week, Minnesota Senator Al Franken reintroduced legislation aimed at removing forced arbitration clauses from antitrust, consumer, and employment contracts. Amends the FAA by adding a new chapter invalidating agreements that require the arbitration of employment, consumer, civil rights, or antitrust disputes made before the dispute arises.
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