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Uber Enforces Arbitration Due To Delegation Clause And Opt Out
September 27, 2016
The 9th Circuit’s decision to enforce the arbitration agreement in Uber’s agreements with drivers made lots of news last week. And although it includes no new principles of law, it does emphasize some principles that come up regularly in consumer and employment arbitration, so it’s worth reviewing the details. Former drivers brought an action in federal court, alleging two primary things: that when Uber terminated them for having bad consumer credit, Uber violated statutes regulating...
September 27, 2016
The 9th Circuit’s decision to enforce the arbitration agreement in Uber’s agreements with drivers made lots of news last week. And although it includes no new principles of law, it does emphasize some principles that come up regularly in consumer and employment arbitration, so it’s worth reviewing the details. Former drivers brought an action in federal court, alleging two primary things: that when Uber terminated them for having bad consumer credit, Uber violated statutes regulating...
Emotional Intelligence as Legal Practice Skill
September 26, 2016
This is an older article by Professor Majorie Silver (Touro) but only recently posted on SSRN here that I figured some of our readers might be interested in. The full title is Emotional Intelligence and Legal Education and was first published at 5 Psych. Pub. Poli. & Law 1173 (Dec 1999). Here's the abstract: The traditional knowledge-based law school curriculum is slowly giving way to one that increasingly exposes students to various lawyering skills. Nonetheless, legal educators are generally...
September 26, 2016
This is an older article by Professor Majorie Silver (Touro) but only recently posted on SSRN here that I figured some of our readers might be interested in. The full title is Emotional Intelligence and Legal Education and was first published at 5 Psych. Pub. Poli. & Law 1173 (Dec 1999). Here's the abstract: The traditional knowledge-based law school curriculum is slowly giving way to one that increasingly exposes students to various lawyering skills. Nonetheless, legal educators are generally...
Affiliation Bias in Arbitration: An Experimental Approach
September 26, 2016
Sergio Puig, Associate Professor at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, and Anton Strezhnev, PhD candidate...
September 26, 2016
Sergio Puig, Associate Professor at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, and Anton Strezhnev, PhD candidate...
Executive Order Restricts Mandatory Arbitration of Title VII Claims for Some Federal Contractors
September 26, 2016
Two years ago, President Obama signed Executive Order 13673 – Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces (“EO13673”). Section 6 of the order contains a number of pre-dispute arbitration restrictions that will become effective on October 25th of this year. Under Section 6, a worker must voluntarily consent to arbitrate any claims that arise under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or relate to sexual harassment or assault if employed by, or acting as an independent contractor for a federal contractor...
September 26, 2016
Two years ago, President Obama signed Executive Order 13673 – Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces (“EO13673”). Section 6 of the order contains a number of pre-dispute arbitration restrictions that will become effective on October 25th of this year. Under Section 6, a worker must voluntarily consent to arbitrate any claims that arise under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or relate to sexual harassment or assault if employed by, or acting as an independent contractor for a federal contractor...
Chesterman on Driverless Cars
September 25, 2016
Simon Chesterman (National University of Singapore (NUS) - Faculty of Law) has posted Do Driverless Cars Dream of Electric Sheep? on SSRN. Here is the abstract: In August 2016, Singapore introduced the first driverless taxis in the world. Such autonomous vehicles offer the prospect of safer and cheaper transportation of people and goods, but technology is racing ahead of our laws — and our morals. This short article discusses some of the regulatory challenges raised by the introduction of self-driving...
September 25, 2016
Simon Chesterman (National University of Singapore (NUS) - Faculty of Law) has posted Do Driverless Cars Dream of Electric Sheep? on SSRN. Here is the abstract: In August 2016, Singapore introduced the first driverless taxis in the world. Such autonomous vehicles offer the prospect of safer and cheaper transportation of people and goods, but technology is racing ahead of our laws — and our morals. This short article discusses some of the regulatory challenges raised by the introduction of self-driving...
LexisNexis Continues to Invest in Analytical Tools
September 25, 2016
LexisNexis® Legal & Professional today announced its intent to acquire privately held Intelligize, Inc., provider of the industry...
September 25, 2016
LexisNexis® Legal & Professional today announced its intent to acquire privately held Intelligize, Inc., provider of the industry...
Divorce & Kids
September 25, 2016
From CBS News: In the wake of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s divorce announcement this week, many may be wondering how their six children will weather the split. Divorce experts say children’s responses and needs after a marriage ends vary depending on their age and personality. But how parents continue to communicate with each other is the pivotal factor in a child’s post-divorce well-being. Jolie, 41, and Pitt, 52, were married just over two years ago but had been together for more than...
September 25, 2016
From CBS News: In the wake of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s divorce announcement this week, many may be wondering how their six children will weather the split. Divorce experts say children’s responses and needs after a marriage ends vary depending on their age and personality. But how parents continue to communicate with each other is the pivotal factor in a child’s post-divorce well-being. Jolie, 41, and Pitt, 52, were married just over two years ago but had been together for more than...
Martindale Nolo Launches Legal Marketing Network
September 24, 2016
Martindale-Nolo, the company formed by Martindale-Hubbell and Nolo.com, has launched a new “legal marketing network.” In a statement, the company, which is now owned by Internet Brands, said: “Martindale-Nolo integrates the deep online marketing resources and brand recognition of Martindale-Hubbell, Nolo.com, and Ngage Live Chat to help attorneys grow their businesses by increasing visibility, building credibility, and accelerating growth. The Martindale-Nolo Legal Marketing...
September 24, 2016
Martindale-Nolo, the company formed by Martindale-Hubbell and Nolo.com, has launched a new “legal marketing network.” In a statement, the company, which is now owned by Internet Brands, said: “Martindale-Nolo integrates the deep online marketing resources and brand recognition of Martindale-Hubbell, Nolo.com, and Ngage Live Chat to help attorneys grow their businesses by increasing visibility, building credibility, and accelerating growth. The Martindale-Nolo Legal Marketing...
Google Home and Chromecast Ultra Release Date October 4, 2016
September 24, 2016
Speaking to Android Police, two sources claim that Google will announce its Google Home and the 4K 'Chromecast Ultra' devices will be priced at $129 and $69, respectively, at its October 4th event. Google Home was announced at Google I/O in May. Our sources also confirmed that the personalized base covers Google showed at I/O will be a feature of the final device. The $129 price point for Google Home matches that of the previously-unrumored Google Wifi, a router that will allegedly be able to create...
September 24, 2016
Speaking to Android Police, two sources claim that Google will announce its Google Home and the 4K 'Chromecast Ultra' devices will be priced at $129 and $69, respectively, at its October 4th event. Google Home was announced at Google I/O in May. Our sources also confirmed that the personalized base covers Google showed at I/O will be a feature of the final device. The $129 price point for Google Home matches that of the previously-unrumored Google Wifi, a router that will allegedly be able to create...
Writing Off Legal Troubles
September 24, 2016
That was the genesis of Lit IQ, the company Sangha founded in 2015. Lit IQ’s software permits attorneys to automatically find ambiguities that could cause problems. For example, Sangha says, it might flag a sentence that requires a party to donate only to “educational and religious institutions.” Does that mean only institutions that are both religious and educational, or does it include institutions that are religious or educational but not both? Ambiguities and errors like that matter....
September 24, 2016
That was the genesis of Lit IQ, the company Sangha founded in 2015. Lit IQ’s software permits attorneys to automatically find ambiguities that could cause problems. For example, Sangha says, it might flag a sentence that requires a party to donate only to “educational and religious institutions.” Does that mean only institutions that are both religious and educational, or does it include institutions that are religious or educational but not both? Ambiguities and errors like that matter....
