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Government

May 19, 2011

Lawmakers Push Back on Arbitration

In the wake of last month's pro-business arbitration decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, Democratic lawmakers announced legislation Tuesday to ban mandatory arbitration contracts.


By Robert Iafolla


Daily Journal Staff Writer


WASHINGTON - In the wake of last month's pro-business arbitration decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday to ban mandatory arbitration clauses in business and employment contracts.


The bill would invalidate all agreements requiring employment, consumer and civil rights disputes to be resolved through private arbitration.


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