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US appeals court rules Uber drivers subject to employment contract arbitration clauses

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The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled Wednesday that Uber drivers are not exempt from laws requiring private arbitration of disputes. The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) allows federal courts to enforce private arbitration agreements commonly found in employment contracts.

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US Supreme Court rules Federal Arbitration Act preempts California anti-arbitration law

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The US Supreme Court ruled 8-1 Wednesday that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) partially preempts a California law that invalidates waivers of the right to assert representative claims under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Moriana’s employment contract contained a mandatory arbitration agreement.

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Panama Supreme Court rules 20-year concession for Canada copper mine unconstitutional

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Panama’s Supreme Court unanimously held Tuesday that the 20-year concession for the Canadian Cobre Panamá copper mine was unconstitutional. The law would have created a new 20-year contract for First Quantum’s Cobre Panamá mine. Canadian First Quantum acknowledged the judgement.

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US Supreme Court rules for Philadelphia Catholic foster care agency

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The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday in favor of Catholic Social Services, an adoption and welfare agency, in a discrimination case. The City of Philadelphia contracted with the agency for foster care services. Specifically, Catholic Social Services refused to provide foster care services to same-sex couples.

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Namibia Supreme Court rules in favor of recognizing foreign same-sex marriages

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The court declared that if a marriage is legally concluded in accordance with the statutory requirements for a valid marriage in a foreign jurisdiction, it should be recognized in Namibia. Accordingly, the appellants, who were legally married in South Africa and Germany, should be recognized as spouses under the Act, the court ruled.

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Oregon Supreme Court Rules On Messy Multimillionaire Heir, Egg Donor Case

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Once again, a friendly reminder about sending your clients to attorneys with specialized experience in assisted reproductive technology when entering such contracts. The post Oregon Supreme Court Rules On Messy Multimillionaire Heir, Egg Donor Case appeared first on Above the Law.

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UK Supreme Court rules all workers are entitled to same amount of paid annual leave

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Brazel works on a continuing contract at a school run by The Harpur Trust, but is not contracted to work during school holidays. ” The post UK Supreme Court rules all workers are entitled to same amount of paid annual leave appeared first on JURIST - News. Many of those will be in low-paid and insecure jobs.”