The Opinion Clarifies Shifting Burden Of Proof For Motions To Compel Arbitration. The California Court of Appeal reversed a trial court’s denial of a motion to compel arbitration in a lemon law/warranty dispute. Kostandian v. American Honda Motor Company, B345489, (2/2 , pub. 5/27/26) (Chavez, Richardson, Gilbert). Where a moving party meets its initial burden […]
Section 1 of the Federal Arbitration Act Exempts Transport Workers Involved In Interstate Commerce. The peculiar aspect of Flowers Foods Inc., et al v. Brock, 24-953 (S.Ct. 5/28/26) is that Angelo Brock, a transport worker who only worked in Colorado and did not deal with out-of-state employees, was held by SCOTUS to be a transport […]
Legislation Intended To Control Medical Costs Has Had The Unintended Consequence Of Making Costs More Expensive. A New York Times article dated April 22, 2026, authored by Sarah Kliff and Margot Sanger-Katz, includes the heading: “A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on a Consumer Protection Law.” The law is the so-called “No Surprises […]