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Executive Order Restricts Mandatory Arbitration of Title VII Claims for Some Federal Contractors
By Beth Graham - September 14, 2016
Two years ago, President Obama signed Executive Order 13673 - Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces (“EO 13673”). Section 6 of the order contains a number of pre-dispute arbitration restrictions that will become effective on October 25th of this year.
Executive Order Prohibits Mandatory Arbitration of Federal Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Claims
By Beth Graham - August 7, 2014
On July 31st, President Obama signed the “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces” Executive Order. As part of the order, federal contractors are now forbidden from using mandatory pre-employment arbitration clauses for employment disputes related to sexual assault, harassment, or workplace discrimination violations.
FEMA Announces Arbitration Pilot Program for Hurricane Sandy Disputes
By Beth Graham - May 3, 2013
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced plans to establish an arbitration pilot program for handling disaster assistance disputes related to Hurricane Sandy.
U.S. Arbitration and Mediation Legislative Update
By Victoria VanBuren - August 9, 2010
The following bills relating to alternative dispute resolution were introduced by the 111st U.S. Congress. The session will last from January 3, 2009 until January 3, 2011. Click on the bill number to read its text and on the status link to find the bill’s most recent legislative action. Stay tuned to Disputing for more legislative updates! Bills that passed: The Agricultural Credit Act of 2009 would reauthorize state agricultural mediation progr
Liability Reform Discussed at President Obama’s Health Care Summit
By Victoria VanBuren - March 10, 2010
By Holly Hayes On Feb. 23, the American Medical Association and 76 other medical societies wrote a letter to President Barack Obama and congressional leaders asking them to adopt legislation to reduce unnecessary medical lawsuits. “‘Defensive medical procedures, prompted by the threat of litigation, add substantial costs for individuals, private and public payers,” the letter stated (read the letter here). At President ObamaR
U.S. Arbitration and Mediation Legislative Update
By Victoria VanBuren - February 25, 2010
The following bills relating to alternative dispute resolution were introduced by the 111st Congress. Click on the bill number to read its text and on the status link to find the bill’s most recent legislative action. Stay tuned to Disputing for more legislative updates! Bills that passed: “An Act Making Appropriations for the Department of Defense for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2010, and for Other Purposes” contains an amen
U.S. Arbitration and Mediation Legislative Update
By Victoria VanBuren - January 25, 2010
The following bills relating to alternative dispute resolution were introduced by the 111st Congress. Click on the bill number to read its text and on the status link to find the bill’s most recent legislative action. Stay tuned to Disputing for more legislative updates! Bills that passed: “An Act Making Appropriations for the Department of Defense for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2010, and for Other Purposes” contains an amen
2009 Developments in Mediation: President Barack Obama’s Plan for Tort Reform
By Victoria VanBuren - December 25, 2009
by Holly Hayes In September 2009, President Obama instructed the Secretary of Health and Human Services to move forward with awarding medical malpractice demonstration grants to states funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to help doctors focus on putting their patients first, not on practicing defensive medicine. (read more here and here) In October, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a letter updating its a
Deadline Set for Application for Medical Liability Reform Grants
By Victoria VanBuren - November 12, 2009
by Holly Hayes In September, President Obama authorized the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to allocate $25 million for medical liability reform pilot projects. Grant proposals may be submitted beginning December 20 and are due by January 20, 2010. Additional details on the grant application process are available at American Medical News. The purpose of these grants is as follows: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) solicits
Medical Liability Reform Debate
By Victoria VanBuren - November 3, 2009
by Holly Hayes Medical liability reform has not been an area of focus in the health reform debate since September when President Obama directed the Department of Health and Human Services to provide $25 million for medical liability reform and patient safety planning grants. A Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report, also mentioned on Disputing (post available here) may reinvigorate the medical liability reform debate. Details on this debate and
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