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FAA preemption & MFA reverse preemption: Is CPRC §74.451, which requires attorney signature and waiver warning in arbitration agreement with health care provider, preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act? -- Texas Supreme Court answers: The Fredericksburg Care Company LP v Perez (Tex Mar. 6, 2015)

6 Mar 2015, 12:53 pm by MOTP

Perez No. 13-0573 (Tex. [read post]

ADR Law Texas - http://texas-arbitration-case-law.blogspot.com/

Is CPRC §74.451, which requires attorney signature and waiver warning in arb agreement with health care provider, preempted by the FAA? -- Texas Supreme Court answers: The Fredericksburg Care Company LP v Perez (Tex Mar. 6, 2015)

6 Mar 2015, 12:53 pm by WOLFGANG DEMINO

Perez, __ S.W.3d at __. [read post]

ADR Law Texas - http://texas-arbitration-case-law.blogspot.com/

Employer failed to meet Hawaii burden of asserting ‘legitimate’ reason for non-hire

3 Mar 2015, 6:12 am by Joy Waltemath

By Lisa Milam-Perez, J.D. [read post]

WKL&B WOrkDay Blog - http://www.employmentlawdaily.com/index.php/blog

Department of Labor Announces Expansion of FMLA Rights to Same-Sex Couples

2 Mar 2015, 1:42 pm by Yonaton Aronoff and Jeffrey S. Kopp

Perez explained, “With our action today, we extend that promise so that no matter who you love, you will receive the same rights and protections as everyone else … All eligible employees in legal same-sex marriages, regardless of where they live, can now deal with a serious medical and family situation like all families — without the threat of job loss. [read post]

Labor & Employment Law Perspectives - http://www.laboremploymentperspectives.com/

DOL Issues Final Rule Extending FMLA Leave Rights to Same-Sex Couples: Here's Everything Employers Need to Know

23 Feb 2015, 6:55 pm by Jeff Nowak

As an initial matter, determine whether the FMLA applies to you. [read post]

FMLA Insights - http://www.fmlainsights.com

Loose ends around discharge decision date untie summary judgment in retaliation claim

10 Feb 2015, 6:30 am by Joy Waltemath

By Lisa Milam-Perez, J.D. [read post]

WKL&B WOrkDay Blog - http://www.employmentlawdaily.com/index.php/blog

Long-traveled False Claim Act suit revived; public disclosure bar no roadblock

5 Feb 2015, 7:42 am by Joy Waltemath

By Lisa Milam-Perez, J.D. [read post]