2008-12-09T00:00:00Z opencongress.org tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/blog/45212 tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-09:/commentary/3643050 2008-12-09T00:00:00Z Skyeome.net I choose S.1782 the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 partially because it is not clear from the title or the description what it is about. How would I want my congresswoman to vote on this bill? S1782 supporters and opponents ...<br /><br /><a href="http://skyeome.net/wordpress/?p=209">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-05:/commentary/3585818 2008-12-05T00:00:00Z Alliance for Worker Freedom - All RSS Last Action: H.R. 3010 referred to full House committee by voice vote (7/15/2008) / Judiciary Committee hearings held on S. 1782 (12/12/2007). H.R. 1338/ S. 766 – Paycheck Fairness Act of 2007. Common Name: None. Introduced by: Rep. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.workerfreedom.org/index.php?content=YouTubeAWF">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-26:/commentary/3474823 2008-11-26T00:00:00Z PointOfLaw Forum H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) • H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2008/11/trial-lawyer-lo.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-21:/commentary/3643051 2008-11-21T00:00:00Z Concurring Opinions RECENT PROPOSED LEGISLATION. Congress Considers Bill To Invalidate Pre-Dispute Arbitration Clauses for Consumers, Employees, and Franchisees. — Arbitration Fairness Act 2007, S. 1782, 110th Cong. (2007). RECENT PUBLICATIONS ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.concurringopinions.com/archives/2008/06/harvard_law_rev_9.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-07:/commentary/3246244 2008-11-07T00:00:00Z Case on Point The Arbitration Fairness Act (AFA), S. 1782 and HR 3010, aims at correcting this problem. The Act would make mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, and franchise contracts unenforceable. Early support for this bill was ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.thecaselawfirm.com/2008/11/07/mandatory-arbitration-provisions-in-employment-contracts.aspx?ref=rss">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-05:/commentary/3232524 2008-11-05T00:00:00Z Washington Labor &amp; Employment Wire Although not a cosponsor of the Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 3010, S. 1782), President-elect Obama will likely support this dramatic overhaul of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) if it is reintroduced in the 111th Congress. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://washlaborwire.com/2008/11/05/the-potential-impact-of-the-obama-administration-on-the-labor-and-employment-legal-landscape/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-04:/commentary/3495334 2008-11-04T00:00:00Z ICM Update | ICMADR.com 18 Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007, H.R. 3010, S. 1782, 110th Cong. (2007). 19 Beth Healy, Debtor’s Hell: Part 2: A Court System Compromised, Boston Globe , July 31, 2006, (â€*the small-claims courts have mutated into a system that often ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.icmadr.com/arbitration-news/arbitraiton-news/proposed-ban-on-consumer-arbitration-would-further-clog-overburdened-and-underfunded-courts/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-22:/commentary/3137232 2008-10-22T00:00:00Z Apply Best Credit Card have introduced the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (S. 1782 and HR 3010, if you want to look them up). The act aims to give us a choice between arbitration and the traditional civil court system, “by requiring that agreements to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apply-best-credit-card.com/credit-card-fine-print-can-cost-you/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-01:/commentary/3455086 2008-10-01T00:00:00Z Jere Beasley Report The broader bill, that would ban binding mandatory arbitration from all consumer, employment, and franchisee contracts, is the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 3010, S. 1782). Currently, all three arbitration bills have successfully made ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jerebeasleyreport.com/2008/09/the-consumer-scorecard-for-the-recent-legislative-update/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-30:/commentary/3137233 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Arbitration HR 3010/S.1782 would permit parties to choose arbitration voluntarily, but prohibit corporations from forcing consumers into expensive, secretive, and biased arbitrations. Myth: HR 3010 prohibits arbitration. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://fcp.psiuppernorton.com/arbitration/2008/09/30/myths-and-facts-about-the-arbitration-fairness-act-of-2007/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-29:/commentary/3193815 2008-09-29T00:00:00Z Arbitration HR 3010/S.1782 would permit parties to choose arbitration voluntarily, but prohibit corporations from forcing consumers into expensive, secretive, and biased arbitrations. Myth: HR 3010 prohibits arbitration. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://fcp.psiuppernorton.com/arbitration/2008/09/29/myths-and-facts-about-the-arbitration-fairness-act-of-2007/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-26:/commentary/2912695 2008-09-26T00:00:00Z Arbitration Horror Stories has introduced the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (S. 1782 and HR 3010). “It’s time to restore choice to consumers and employees, and restore the effectiveness of the laws Congress has passed to protect them,â€* Feingold said. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://arbitrationhorrorstories.wordpress.com/2008/09/26/public-citizen-report-on-arbitration/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-23:/commentary/2885160 2008-09-23T00:00:00Z why god hates me Ask them to rush to the floor to support S.1782, The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007. Marshall Facts: Your argument - and you are making an argument - must be supported by facts. Feel free to use facts gleaned from us or other sources, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.whygodhatesme.com/2008/09/23/how-to-write-to-congress-your-government/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-12:/commentary/3393074 2008-09-12T00:00:00Z Shopfloor H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating ot the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.shopfloor.org/2008/09/12/senate-judiciary-on-arbitration-a-bad-bill/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-02:/commentary/2769664 2008-09-02T00:00:00Z Labor &amp; Employment Law Blog This past year, Congress has held hearings on the Arbitration Fairness Act, HR 3010/S. 1782, legislation that would limit the use of pre-dispute arbitration agreements out of concern for their effect on legal rights in the workplace and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://lel-is.lerablog.org/2008/09/pre-dispute-arbitration-agreements-and-the-waiver-of-statutory-rights/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-26:/commentary/3393084 2008-08-26T00:00:00Z Consumer Action They include the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (H.R. 3010 and S. 1782) by Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) and Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI). These bills would make pre-dispute binding mandatory arbitration unenforceable in civil rights, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/2008_summer_issue/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-26:/commentary/2735989 2008-08-26T00:00:00Z unbossed.com The resulting legislation is HR 3010/S. 1782 - The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007. The American Trial Lawyers Association explains why this legislation is needed. Buried in the fine print of a credit card billing insert, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.unbossed.com/index.php?itemid=2223">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-25:/commentary/3393078 2008-08-25T00:00:00Z Consumer Goods & Retail Industry Litigation Blog S. 1782, 110th Congress. The bill was proposed by Democratic Senator Russ Feingold and Congressman Hank Johnson in July, and the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the bill in December. See Business fights to keep mandatory ...<br /><br /><a href="http://cpg-retail-litigation.kotchen.com/2008/01/retailer-is-saved-by-mandatory.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-11:/commentary/2656761 2008-08-11T00:00:00Z Comments for Ron Paul&#39;s Campaign For Liberty HR 3010/S. 1782, Arbitration Fairness Act Contacting the Congress http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/. Congressional Committees http://www.congress.org:80/congressorg/directory/committees.tt?commid=hjudi ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog/?p=321#comment-21043">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-05:/commentary/3393075 2008-08-05T00:00:00Z ThePopTort Federal lawmakers have the opportunity to combat the national trend of arbitration agreements by passing important bills such as the Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 1782 and H.R. 3010) and the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thepoptort.com/2008/08/arbitrations-th.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-05:/commentary/3570572 2008-08-05T00:00:00Z Illinois Deserves the Truth Federal lawmakers have the opportunity to combat the national trend of arbitration agreements by passing important bills such as the Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 1782 and H.R. 3010) and the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://illinoisdeservesthetruth.typepad.com/home/2008/08/arbitrations-th.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-05:/commentary/3393073 2008-08-05T00:00:00Z citizenvox.org The attack is aimed at the Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 1782/H.R. 3010) which is designed to protect consumers, employees and others from having binding arbitration imposed as the only means by which their disputes may be resolved. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://citizenvox.org/2008/04/03/u-s-chamber-of-commerce-attacks-arbitration-fairness-act-surprised/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/commentary/2584952 2008-07-31T00:00:00Z Shopfloor HR 3010/S. 1782, Arbitration Fairness Act, to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts. HR 1519, American Homebuyers Protection Act, relating to the including of mandatory binding arbitration in ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.shopfloor.org/2008/07/31/anti-arbitration-bills-moving-forward/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-28:/commentary/2564965 2008-07-28T00:00:00Z PointOfLaw Forum HR 3010/S. 1782, Arbitration Fairness Act, to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts. HR 1519, American Homebuyers Protection Act, relating to the including of mandatory binding arbitration in ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2008/07/coming-up-this.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-25:/commentary/2557873 2008-07-25T00:00:00Z InsureReinsure.Com | The Insurance &amp;... ... will head to the House floor for a full hearing and vote. An identical bill, S. 1782, is currently being reviewed by the Senate’s Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, however no action has been taken since December 12, 2007.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.insurereinsure.com/BlogHome.aspx?entry=835">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-24:/commentary/3393076 2008-07-24T00:00:00Z W&L Current Law Journal Content RECENT PROPOSED LEGISLATION; Arbitration - Congress Considers Bill To Invalidate Pre-Dispute Arbitration Clauses for Consumers, Employees, and Franchisees. - Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007, S. 1782, 110th Cong. (2007) p.2262 +cite ...<br /><br /><a href="http://lawlib.wlu.edu/CLJC/index.aspx?mainid=1&amp;issuedate=2008-07-11">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-17:/commentary/3393077 2008-07-17T00:00:00Z National Underwriter Property and Casualty... Action on companion legislation to the Fairness in Arbitration Act, S. 1782, is pending in the Senate Judiciary Committee. The AIA is also part of a broad coalition of business groups that wrote a letter to the subcommittee saying that ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.propertyandcasualtyinsurancenews.com/cms/nupc/Breaking+News/2008/07/17-ARBITRATION-dp">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-16:/commentary/2502288 2008-07-16T00:00:00Z Washington Labor &amp; Employment Wire The Senate Version of HR3010, S.1782, was introduced by Sen. Feingold (D-WI) on July 12, 2007 and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. HR3010 has 101 co-sponsors, while S.1782 has six co-sponsors.<br /><br /><a href="http://washlaborwire.com/2008/07/16/house-subcommittee-favorably-reports-arbitration-fairness-act-to-full-committee/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-14:/commentary/2486951 2008-07-14T00:00:00Z ledeagenda.com This week the Senate will take up hearings on S. 1782 The Arbiration Fairness Act of 2008. I strongly encourage you to write your representatives in support of this legislation aimed at ending predatory and one-sided dispute mediations. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ledeagenda.com/2008/07/14/senate-to-take-up-bill-ending-mandatory-arbitration-agreements/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-14:/commentary/3839455 2008-07-14T00:00:00Z Elitist Jerks Arbitration Works Better Than Lawsuits - WSJ.com · GovTrack: S. 1782: Text of Legislation In other words, you could kiss this (and your credit card arbitration agreement)goodbye: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://elitistjerks.com/f15/t28385-blizzard_wins_lawsuit_against_wowglider/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-11:/commentary/2646568 2008-07-11T00:00:00Z Law Knowledge The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (House Bill HR 3010 and Senate Bill S. 1782) would outlaw mandatory arbitration agreements for consumer contracts. As you know, businesses and corporations bury binding mandatory arbitration clauses ...<br /><br /><a href="http://law2009.blogspot.com/2008/07/help-get-rid-of-mandatory-binding.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-11:/commentary/2518120 2008-07-11T00:00:00Z Law Knowledge The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (House Bill HR 3010 and Senate Bill S. 1782) would outlaw mandatory arbitration agreements for consumer contracts. As you know, businesses and corporations bury binding mandatory arbitration clauses ...<br /><br /><a href="http://law2009.blogspot.com/2008/07/help-get-rid-of-mandatory-binding_11.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-10:/commentary/2542623 2008-07-10T00:00:00Z W&amp;L Current Law Journal Content ... Arbitration - Congress Considers Bill To Invalidate Pre-Dispute Arbitration Clauses for Consumers, Employees, and Franchisees. - Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007, S. 1782, 110th Cong. (2007) p.2262; RECENT PUBLICATIONS p.2270.<br /><br /><a href="http://lawlib.wlu.edu/CLJC/index.aspx?mainid=1&amp;issuedate=2008-07-11&amp;jf=no&amp;jf1=no&amp;jf2=no&amp;coins=no">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-04:/commentary/2439092 2008-07-04T00:00:00Z megalerts Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007, S. 1782, 110th Cong. (2007). http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&amp;terms=RN230984541&amp;field=zid. [End of File] If your username has changed you will no longer be able to control the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://megalerts.blogspot.com/2008/07/zetoc-alert-harvard-law-review.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-03:/commentary/2433920 2008-07-03T00:00:00Z Nuclear Rays From My Halogen Haze Dianne Feinstein (or her intern) today saying that there’sa bill already sitting in queue in the Senate about this: S. 1782, the Arbitration Fairness Act! And it’s sponsored by none other than Russ Feingold! ...<br /><br /><a href="http://nuclearraysfrommyhalogenhaze.wordpress.com/2008/07/04/i-love-russ-feingold/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-30:/commentary/2518119 2008-06-30T00:00:00Z credits cards Introduced as S. 1782 by Sen. Russell Feingold (D-Wis.) in the Senate and HR 3010 by Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) in the House, this bill would help consumers by eliminating pre-dispute binding mandatory arbitration (BMA) clauses in ...<br /><br /><a href="http://creditscardshandle.blogspot.com/2008/06/credit-card-arbitration-fair-or-foul.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-18:/commentary/2348345 2008-06-18T00:00:00Z Concurring Opinions RECENT PROPOSED LEGISLATION. Congress Considers Bill To Invalidate Pre-Dispute Arbitration Clauses for Consumers, Employees, and Franchisees. — Arbitration Fairness Act 2007, S. 1782, 110th Cong. (2007). RECENT PUBLICATIONS Full Text.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.concurringopinions.com/archives/2008/06/harvard_law_rev_4.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-12:/commentary/2318840 2008-06-12T00:00:00Z Wage Law Congress is still considering legislation that would ban the use of pre-dispute arbitration agreements involving consumers or employees. The Senate Bill, S.1782, has seen no action since December 2007. The bill summary is as follows: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://wagelaw.typepad.com/wage_law/2008/06/no-action-in-20.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-22:/commentary/3431369 2008-05-22T00:00:00Z Later On » Shaving In the interest of United States citizens and consumers, Congress should support any effort to prohibit pre-dispute binding mandatory arbitration, including the Arbitration Fairness Act, S. 1782 and H.R. 3010. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://leisureguy.wordpress.com/2008/05/23/the-dangers-of-mandated-arbitration/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-19:/commentary/3393079 2008-05-19T00:00:00Z Watchdog Blog In the interest of United States citizens and consumers, Congress should support any effort to prohibit pre-dispute binding mandatory arbitration, including the Arbitration Fairness Act, S. 1782 and H.R. 3010. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://citizen.typepad.com/watchdog_blog/2008/05/on-friday-dmi-p.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-12:/commentary/3839454 2008-05-12T00:00:00Z NYC Rubber Room Report There are two main bills in Congress that are the focus of pro- and anti-mandatory arbitration interest groups: S. 1782, whose prime sponsor is Sen. Russell Feingold, D-Wis., and H.R. 3010, whose chief sponsor is Rep. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rubberroomreport.com/2008/04/study-shows-state-courts-vacating-many.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/2271751 2008-04-27T00:00:00Z Fighting Binding Arbitration Clauses POLICY PROPOSAL: SUPPORT S. 1782 Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007. The Federal Arbitration Act: Legislation in need of an update. In 1925 the Federal Arbitration Act was signed into law. Its goal was to ease the strain on the court ...<br /><br /><a href="http://nobindingarbitrationclauses.wordpress.com/2008/04/28/petition-to-support-s-1782/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-22:/commentary/2118473 2008-04-22T00:00:00Z Florida Arbitration Law . com We&#39;ll continue to track HR 3010 and S. 1782. Interestingly, the article reports that the pundits do not believe these bills will pass and/or will be vetoed. That said, the same insiders felt that restrictions for nursing homes&#39; use of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://floridaarbitrationlaw.com/blogs/index.php?blog=5&amp;title=national_law_journal_article_oversells_g&amp;more=1&amp;c=1&amp;tb=1&amp;pb=1">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-22:/commentary/2100431 2008-04-22T00:00:00Z Law Bites We’ll continue to track HR 3010 and S. 1782. Interestingly, the article reports that the pundits do not believe these bills will pass and/or will be vetoed. That said, the same insiders felt that restrictions for nursing homes’ use of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://lawbites.com/national-law-journal-article-oversells-gloom-and-legislation-on-arbitration/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-17:/commentary/2072315 2008-04-17T00:00:00Z Workplace Prof Blog ... entitled, &quot;Civil Rights as a Bargained for Exchange: Mandatory Arbitration of Contracts of Employment.&quot; From the announcement: With the introduction of the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007,(HR 3010 [and S.1782])...<br /><br /><a href="http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/laborprof_blog/2008/04/arbitration-fai.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-08:/commentary/2027174 2008-04-08T00:00:00Z Later On The attack is aimed at the Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 1782/HR 3010) which is designed to protect consumers, employees and others from having binding arbitration imposed as the only means by which their disputes may be resolved. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://leisureguy.wordpress.com/2008/04/08/mandatory-arbitration-bad-bad-deal-for-consumers/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-07:/commentary/2018873 2008-04-07T00:00:00Z citizenvox.org The Chamber is trying to build its case against Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 1782/HR 3010), which would protect consumer by allowing them have other choices besides binding arbitration. Do you think they people who say they’d prefer ...<br /><br /><a href="http://citizenvox.wordpress.com/2008/04/07/san-francisco-lawsuit-odds-stacked-against-consumers-in-arbitration-cases/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-03:/commentary/2023774 2008-04-03T00:00:00Z Watchdog Blog The attack is aimed at the Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 1782/HR 3010) which is designed to protect consumers, employees and others from having binding arbitration imposed as the only means by which their disputes may be resolved. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://citizen.typepad.com/watchdog_blog/2008/04/u-s-chamber-of.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-03:/commentary/2005054 2008-04-03T00:00:00Z citizenvox.org The attack is aimed at the Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 1782/HR 3010) which is designed to protect consumers, employees and others from having binding arbitration imposed as the only means by which their disputes may be resolved. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://citizenvox.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/u-s-chamber-of-commerce-attacks-arbitration-fairness-act-surprised/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-03:/commentary/2018874 2008-04-03T00:00:00Z Tortdeform The attack is aimed at the Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 1782/HR 3010) which is designed to protect consumers, employees and others from having binding arbitration imposed as the only means by which their disputes may be resolved. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tortdeform.com/archives/2008/04/u_s_chamber_of_commerce_attack.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-01:/commentary/2005055 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Cards and how it relates to me Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (HR 3010 / S.1782) and US Chamber’s latest attempts to avoid corporate accountability while denying people justice through the legal system:. “US Chamber and its corporate financers are lobbying to keep ...<br /><br /><a href="http://cardclothier.antfarm.jp/2008/04/02/arbitration-fairness-act-protects-americans-from-abusive-corporate/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-25:/commentary/1890524 2008-03-25T00:00:00Z Master&#39;s Vengeance Even now in Congress is debating S. 1782, which would put further limits on the power of consumers to opt out of expensive litigation, and receive the benefits of lower costs and increased choice; while President Bush will veto such ...<br /><br /><a href="http://dragonandpower.blogvis.com/2008/03/25/california-state-bar-association/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-20:/commentary/1777867 2008-03-20T18:42:39Z Washington Labor &amp; Employment Wire House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 December 7th, 2007 On October 25, 2007, ... . No further action has been taken in the House on H.R.3010. The Senate version of the bill, <strong class="keyword">S.1782</strong> ... . <br /><br /><a href="http://washlaborwire.com/?p=5">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-01:/commentary/1690000 2008-03-01T00:00:00Z john deere 3010 tractor In an attempt to rectify this situation, S. 1782/HR 3010, the Arbitration Fairness Source: www.insurancenewsnet.comAuto parts store opens in AltonTelegraph - He opened the store at 3010 Godfrey Road in Godfrey about five years ago. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://z4.apdindia.org/john-deere-3010-tractor/2008/02/john-deere-tractor-dhs-files-border-wall-lawsuits-in-hidalgo.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-20:/commentary/1639301 2008-02-20T00:00:00Z Credit and Collection News Blog The most visible bill is the “Arbitration Fairness Actâ€* (HR 3010, S. 1782) that was heard in Senate and House subcommittees in late 2007. Unfortunately, much of the lobbying, public relations and advocacy that has driven these bills has ...<br /><br /><a href="http://creditandcollectionnews.blogspot.com/2008/02/do-not-be-fooled-arbitration-is.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-20:/commentary/1642662 2008-02-20T00:00:00Z CMA Daily News The most visible bill is the “Arbitration Fairness Actâ€* (HR 3010, S. 1782) that was heard in Senate and House subcommittees in late 2007. Unfortunately, much of the lobbying, public relations and advocacy that has driven these bills has ...<br /><br /><a href="http://cmabcs.typepad.com/cmadailynews/2008/02/dont-be-fooled.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-12:/commentary/2727680 2008-02-12T00:00:00Z Poppe Law Blog They are completely unfair and should be done away with. I join Dan in saying "Please write your representative in Congress and ask them to support the Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 3010 and S. 1782). Let's win ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poppelawfirm.com/blog/congress-may-help-nursing-home-residents-that-have-signed-arbitration-agreements.cfm">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-12:/commentary/1608153 2008-02-12T00:00:00Z Poppe Law Blog They are completely unfair and should be done away with. I join Dan in saying &quot;Please write your representative in Congress and ask them to support the Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 3010 and S. 1782). Let&#39;s win ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poppelawfirm.com/blog/index.cfm?id=1852">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-12:/commentary/2710302 2008-02-12T00:00:00Z Poppe Law Blog I join Dan in saying &quot;Please write your representative in Congress and ask them to support the Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 3010 and S. 1782). Let&#39;s win one for the American Consumer!&quot; Hans Poppe.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poppelawfirm.com/blog/arbitration-clauses-in-nursing-home-admission-agreements.cfm">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-12:/commentary/1647333 2008-02-12T00:00:00Z Poppe Law Blog They are completely unfair and should be done away with. I join Dan in saying &quot;Please write your representative in Congress and ask them to support the Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 3010 and S. 1782). Let&#39;s win ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poppelawfirm.com/blog/index.cfm?id=1853">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-05:/commentary/1569696 2008-02-05T00:00:00Z The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide Congress is considering bills, S. 1782 and HR 3010, that address the problem, Public Citizen reports in its November/December 2007 newsletter. Contracting parties would still be allowed to choose arbitration, but that choice could be ...<br /><br /><a href="http://boomersurvive-thriveguide.typepad.com/the_survive_and_thrive_bo/2008/02/avoid-financial.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-17:/commentary/1473108 2008-01-17T00:00:00Z Consumer Goods &amp; Retail Industry Litigation... S. 1782, 110th Congress. The bill was proposed by Democratic Senator Russ Feingold and Congressman Hank Johnson in July, and the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the bill in December. See Business fights to keep mandatory ...<br /><br /><a href="http://cpglitigation.blogspot.com/2008/01/retailer-is-saved-by-mandatory.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-15:/commentary/3930175 2008-01-15T00:00:00Z Consumer Action The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (H.R.3010 and S.1782) would make it illegal to require binding, mandatory arbitration in consumer and employment contracts between parties of unequal power. Meanwhile here are some tips to keep the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/debt_collection_issue_2007_2008_winter/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-22:/commentary/1448811 2007-12-22T00:00:00Z Trial Ad Notes The Senate is considering a bill, the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (S. 1782), which would eliminate pre-dispute arbitration in employment and consumer contracts. (An identical bill in the House is HR 3010.) Here&#39;s a post by Richard ...<br /><br /><a href="http://trialadnotes.blogspot.com/2007/12/cl-blog-bma-proponents-consumers-dont.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-20:/commentary/1389377 2007-12-20T00:00:00Z Stock Broker Fraud Blog NASAA also approves of the proposed Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 1782). NASAA says that right now, nearly ever broker-dealer has to include a pre-dispute arbitration provision in its customer agreements that says public investors must ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.stockbrokerfraudblog.com/2007/12/nasaa_calls_for_voluntary_secu.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/commentary/1444391 2007-12-19T00:00:00Z Consumer Law - Justia blawgsearch.com NASAA also approves of the proposed Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 1782). NASAA says that right now, nearly ever broker-dealer has to include a pre-dispute arbitration provision in its customer agreements that says public investors must ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blawgsearch.justia.com/visit.aspx?id=984402&amp;type=post">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-17:/commentary/1388509 2007-12-17T00:00:00Z University of Baltimore&#39;s CNCM Student... ... even egregiously unfair mandatory arbitration clauses in deference to a supposed Federal policy favoring arbitration over the constitutional rights of individuals. Senate version of the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (S.1782.IS) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ubcncm.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/rationale-behind-the-arbitration-fairness-act/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-16:/commentary/1387542 2007-12-16T00:00:00Z unbossed.com On December 12, 2007, the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights held a hearing on S. 1782, The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007. In his introductory remarks, Sen. Feingold said: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.unbossed.com/index.php?itemid=1881">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/1384892 2007-12-13T15:01:45Z CResearch For those folks interested in the the laws and regulations surrounding arbitration, ... of <strong class="keyword">S.1782</strong>, an Act to banish mandatory binding arbitration from consumer disputes. The transcript<br /><br /><a href="http://www.conflictresolver.net/blog/?p=66">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/1388510 2007-12-13T15:01:15Z University of Baltimore’s CNCM Student Info Blog For those folks interested in the the laws and regulations surrounding arbitration, ... of <strong class="keyword">S.1782</strong>, an Act to banish mandatory binding arbitration from consumer disputes. The transcript<br /><br /><a href="http://ubcncm.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/arbitration-fairness-act/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/1384887 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia Employmen... The Senate Judiciary Committee&#39;s Civil and Constitutional Rights subcommittee held a hearing on S.1782 on Wednesday, December 12. The text of the bill can be found at www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s110-1782. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://robertfitzpatrick.blogspot.com/2007/12/supreme-court-update-supreme-court.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/1384889 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z Liberating Women The Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 3010/S. 1782), would ban Binding Mandatory Arbitration clauses in contracts like Jamie’s, and also in most other consumer, franchise, and securities contracts. Tell Your Representatives To Cosponsor the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://liberating-women.blogspot.com/2007/12/halliburton-uses-binding-mandatory.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/commentary/1384885 2007-12-12T00:00:00Z Insurance company. Insurance policy. Insurance age NASAA Testimony Regarding S. 1782, the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 Tanya Solov - Director, Illinois Securities Department Illinois Secretary of State testifies on behalf of the North American Securities Administrators Association ...<br /><br /><a href="http://insurancecool.blogspot.com/2007/12/daily-insurance-news-wires-12122007.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-11:/commentary/1387543 2007-12-11T00:00:00Z Global EnforceNet News and Comments Site US: North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) “The North American Securities Administrators Association today testified in support of S. 1782, the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 introduced by Sen. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.enforcenet.org/news/?p=3520">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-11:/commentary/1384886 2007-12-11T00:00:00Z JURIST - Live Webcasts W 9:30 AM ET Senate Judiciary Committee - Subcommittee on the Constitution on &#39;S. 1782, The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007&#39;. W 10:00 AM ET House Judiciary Committee - Full Committee Markup of: HR 3609, and HR 3753 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/live/2007/12/jurist-live-webcasts-wednesday-december_11">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-10:/commentary/3585819 2007-12-10T00:00:00Z ACSBlog: The Blog of the American Constitution... Senate Judiciary Constitution Subcommittee hearings to examine S. 1782, to amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. Senate Aging hearings to examine reverse mortgages, focusing on polishing not ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.acsblog.org/news-and-announcements-selected-congressional-hearings-week-of-121007.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-10:/commentary/3507519 2007-12-10T00:00:00Z Center for Media and Democracy blogs To hold hearings to examine S. 1782, to amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration, 9:30 a.m., SD-226. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Surface Transportation ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.prwatch.org/node/6792">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-07:/commentary/3507518 2007-10-07T00:00:00Z Bankruptcy Law Network The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (S. 1782 and H.R. 3010) and The Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007 (S. 2136) both contain language prohibiting the enforcement of arbitration clauses in bankruptcy. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bankruptcylawnetwork.com/2007/10/07/arbitration-clauses-in-bankruptcy/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-05:/commentary/3585820 2007-10-05T00:00:00Z The Money Times - Money Matters, Loans,... have introduced the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (S. 1782 and H.R. 3010, if you want to look them up). The act aims to give us a choice between arbitration and the traditional civil court system, "by requiring that agreements to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.themoneytimes.com/articles/20071005/credit_card_fine_print_can_cost_you-id-1010739.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-05:/commentary/1193029 2007-10-05T00:00:00Z CL&amp;P Blog As we reported this summer, a comprehensive bill known as the Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 3010 and S. 1782) has been introduced in Congress; the proposed legislation would essentially gid rid of mandatory binding arbitration in ...<br /><br /><a href="http://pubcit.typepad.com/clpblog/2007/10/richard-alderma.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-30:/commentary/1193031 2007-09-30T00:00:00Z The Bud Angst Report Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (S. 1782 and HR 3010). “It’s time to restore choice to consumers and employees, and restore the effectiveness of the laws Congress has passed to protect them,â€* Feingold said. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.budangst.com/?p=2976">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-27:/commentary/1193030 2007-09-27T00:00:00Z who knows? The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (HR 3010 and S. 1782) would ban mandatory arbitration agreements in the consumer, franchise and civil rights contexts. The Consumer Fairness Act of 2007 (HR 1443) would treat arbitration clauses ...<br /><br /><a href="http://tvpianoman.livejournal.com/23817.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-27:/commentary/3658619 2007-09-27T00:00:00Z Tortdeform have introduced legislation to protect consumers from mandatory arbitration: the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (S. 1782 and H.R. 3010). WHEN: Noon EDT, Thursday, Sept. 27. WHO: Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tortdeform.com/archives/2007/09/public_citizen_press_conferenc.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-26:/commentary/3393083 2007-09-26T00:00:00Z Bankruptcy Law Network have introduced legislation to protect consumers from mandatory arbitration: the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (S. 1782 and H.R. 3010). Time will tell whether the bill goes anywhere, but I sure hope so. Source: Press Release. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bankruptcylawnetwork.com/2007/09/27/report-arbitration-stacks-the-deck-against-consumers/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-25:/commentary/3393081 2007-09-25T00:00:00Z Tortdeform have introduced legislation to protect consumers from mandatory arbitration: the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (S. 1782 and H.R. 3010). WHEN: Noon EDT, Thursday, Sept. 27 WHO: Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tortdeform.com/archives/2007/09/public_citizen_on_mandatory_bi.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-24:/commentary/1156210 2007-09-24T00:00:00Z The Razor&#39;s Edge Ask them to rush to the floor to support S.1782, The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007. Marshall Facts: Your argument - and you are making an argument - must be supported by facts. Feel free to use facts gleaned from us or other sources, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://davidgillett.blogspot.com/2007/09/how-to-write-to-congress.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-24:/commentary/1292194 2007-09-24T00:00:00Z 2 kids, 1 me Ask them to rush to the floor to support S.1782, The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007. Marshall Facts: Your argument - and you are making an argument - must be supported by facts. Feel free to use facts gleaned from us or other sources, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://nowise26.livejournal.com/1135.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-23:/commentary/1152459 2007-09-23T13:30:43Z The Consumerist: Shoppers Bite Back [ Write%20Congress.jpg]Writing to Congress is the single best way to express your view on public policy ... to the floor to support <strong class="keyword">S.1782</strong>, The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007.Marshall Facts: Your argument<br /><br /><a href="http://consumerist.com/consumer/your-government/how-to-write-to-congress-302775.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-24:/commentary/1027786 2007-08-24T00:00:00Z Red Mountain Law&#39;s Birmingham Business... The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (HR 3010 and S. 1782) would ban mandatory arbitration agreements in the consumer, franchise and civil rights contexts. The Consumer Fairness Act of 2007 (HR 1443) would treat arbitration clauses ...<br /><br /><a href="http://dewaynepope.typepad.com/red_mountain_law/2007/08/is-this-the-end.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-22:/commentary/3393080 2007-08-22T00:00:00Z Mondaq.Com - feed of articles The bills, S. 1782 and H.R. 3010, have been referred to the Senate and House Judiciary Committees, respectively. Footnotes. 1. Prima Paint Corp. v. Flood & Conklin Mfg. Co., 388 U.S. 395, 403-404 (1967). 2. First Options v. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=51556">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-13:/commentary/3912497 2007-08-13T00:00:00Z Ohio Employer's Law Blog For those private individuals that may have found this blog via Google or similar means, please disregard this paid representative of corporate interests, and contact your local Congressional representatives to SUPPORT S.1782 and to get ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ohioemploymentlaw.blogspot.com/2007/08/arbitration-fairness-act-would-ban.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-10:/commentary/976027 2007-08-10T00:00:00Z Working Life - Blog Posts On July 12, 2007, Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) and US Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA) introduced the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (HR 3010, S. 1782), a law that is intended to stop these sorts of abuses in employment, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.workinglife.org/blogs/view_post.php?content_id=6930">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-09:/commentary/969766 2007-08-09T00:00:00Z BD Law Blog The bill, filed as HR 3010 and S. 1782, would essentially eliminate mandatory arbitration in investor claims, as well as employee/employer disputes typically required to be arbitrated before FINRA. While many investors groups have ...<br /><br /><a href="http://thebeckfirm.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/08/arbitration-und.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-29:/commentary/1033363 2007-07-29T00:00:00Z Credit news Elizabeth Warren already posted on the Consumer Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 1030 in the US House and S. 1782 in the US Senate). In addition to the Christian Science Monitor story about the abuses that helped to motivate this bill,… ...<br /><br /><a href="http://credit.truckofnews.com/?p=638">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-26:/commentary/910322 2007-07-26T19:42:52Z The Consumerist: Shoppers Bite Back [ protest.jpg]Let's end mandatory binding arbitration ... up your Represenatives' info, and here's for Senators). <strong class="keyword">S.1782</strong> "A bill to amend chapter 1 of title<br /><br /><a href="http://consumerist.com/consumer/consumer-action/support-the-arbitration-fairness-act-282930.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-26:/commentary/914149 2007-07-26T00:00:00Z Hiro Protagonist ... found that the top 10 most used arbitration firms only found in favor of consumer 1.6% of the time. Is it any wonder they&#39;re so popular? Urge Senate and Congress to support The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007. Read S. 1782 (PDF) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://hiro.tumblr.com/post/6860184">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-26:/commentary/910321 2007-07-26T00:00:00Z OFCCP Blog Spot ... employment claims unless pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. The Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 1782) was introduced in the Senate on July 12, 2007 by Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI). The bill was assigned to the Senate Judiciary.<br /><br /><a href="http://ofccp.blogspot.com/2007/07/bills-introduced-to-ban-mandatory.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-26:/commentary/910320 2007-07-26T00:00:00Z Credit Slips Elizabeth Warren already posted on the Consumer Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 1030 in the US House and S. 1782 in the US Senate). In addition to the Christian Science Monitor story about the abuses that helped to motivate this bill, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.creditslips.org/creditslips/2007/07/consumer-arbitr.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-24:/commentary/3393082 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z Consumer Law Updates Now in July, H.R. 3010 (Fairness in Arbitration Act) has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary; and S. 1782 has been referred to the Senate Committe on the Judiciary. The House bill has, as far as I can tell, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://dowlinglawoffice.wordpress.com/2007/07/24/arbitration-tide-turning/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-12:/commentary/889300 2007-07-12T00:00:00Z Latest Legislation Feed Provided by www.legisla... A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.legislatorrater.com/bid/17098/bill.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-12:/commentary/3001285 2007-07-12T00:00:00Z GovTrack.us Monitored Events Sen. Feingold [D-WI]: "[Introducing S. 1782] Mr. President, today I will introduce the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007. Just as its name suggests, the Arbitration Fairness Act is designed to return fairness to the arbitration system. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/record.xpd?id=110-s20070712-36">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-11:/commentary/858343 2007-07-11T00:00:00Z WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... S. 1782 would amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1782.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-11:/commentary/3137231 2007-07-11T00:00:00Z Active Legislation -- Monitored by GovTrack.us Sen. Russell Feingold [D-WI] introduced this bill. [This event matched these monitors: Active Legislation ]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s110-1782">Go to article</a>