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Arbitration of Employment Discrimination Claims: The Supreme Court Speaks on the Effects of Collective Bargaining

Steve Bennett, a partner at Jones Day, addresses the decision in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett, and the continuing development of Supreme Court precedent on the ability of parties (including a union, on behalf of its membership), to waive the right to court proceedings in cases of alleged workplace discrimination, in favor of an arbitral forum. Topics addressed include: A. Prior precedent, including Gardner-Denver and Gilmer B. Background of the dispute C. The opinion in Pyett D. Practical implications of the decision

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• Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution
• California Participatory MCLE Programs
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• Corporate and Commercial Law
• Employment & Labor Law
• Federal Courts
• In-House Counsel
• Litigation & Litigation Skills
• New York Accredited

PROGRAM CREDITS

• Skills : 1 Credit
• 1 General CLE credit : 1 Credit