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Employer can’t enforce arbitration agreement manager never signed, 5th Circuit holds
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (235+ words) The court explained that the agreement made clear that signatures were needed. Mertens was decided under Texas law, which takes into account the intent of the parties to an arbitration agreement, the 5th Circuit explained. Signatures aren't necessarily required to render…...
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Former KPMG manager working remotely in Georgia can sue under New York law, court says
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (478+ words) New York human rights laws protect "nonresidents who are not yet employed in the city or state but who proactively sought an actual city- or state-based job opportunity," a court held. New York human rights laws protect "nonresidents who are…...