<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">
  <title>Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.1020 Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009</title>
  <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/atom_blogs" rel="self"/>
  <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/blogs" rel="alternate"/>
  <updated>2011-03-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
  <author>
    <name>opencongress.org</name>
  </author>
  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/blog/55047</id>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to include ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h1020/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2011-03-09:/commentary/10623555</id>
    <updated>2011-03-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Or, if you know of a news article about this bill to display here, email us the web address of this page and the web address of your suggested news article: Our editorial team will post relevant links as quickly as possible. Thanks for helping to build pub&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h1020/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Long Term Care Insurance Companys | Info &#187; Dispute Insurance ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogsdeldia.co.tv/dispute-insurance-jackson-lawyer-mississippi" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-29:/commentary/10272135</id>
    <updated>2010-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Long Term Care Insurance Companys | Info </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... American Arbitration: The Problem of &amp;#39;Third Parties&amp;#39;; State Bar of Texas Advanced Mediation Workshop; Deadline Set for Application for Medical Liability Reform Grants; Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 &#8211; H.R. 1020 Gaining Momentum? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogsdeldia.co.tv/dispute-insurance-jackson-lawyer-mississippi&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Taking Ex Back To Court | How To Get Your Ex Back - Fast!</title>
    <link href="http://howtogetyourexback-fast.com/how-to-get-your-ex-back/taking-ex-back-to-court" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-22:/commentary/10191747</id>
    <updated>2010-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>How To Get Your Ex Back - Fast! </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (H.R. 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the U.S. Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://howtogetyourexback-fast.com/how-to-get-your-ex-back/taking-ex-back-to-court&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Penn Plaza Decision Forcing Employees to Arbitrate Discrimination ...</title>
    <link href="http://lawyersinhonolulu.com/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-03:/commentary/9987394</id>
    <updated>2010-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Honolulu Lawyers | Honolulu Attorney |... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931) (HR 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the US Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;). See this and other legal updates at www.amaguinlaw.com ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lawyersinhonolulu.com/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Feds Taking Steps to Amend Federal Arbitration Act and Overturn ...</title>
    <link href="http://bootonlyou.com/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-29:/commentary/9953886</id>
    <updated>2010-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Air Jordan 11 </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931) (HR 1020) canyones it will annul the arguable decision cedeed in April 2009 by the US Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;).? See this and added acknowledged amends at www. amaguinlaw.com ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bootonlyou.com/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hawaii Labor Law and Employment Law Update: Hawaii Card Check Bill ...</title>
    <link href="http://unionproductivity.com/hawaii-labor-law-and-employment-law-update-hawaii-card-check-bill-passes-bills-fate-in-question-as-it-is-transmitted-to-governor-lingle" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-28:/commentary/9886562</id>
    <updated>2010-11-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Union Productivity </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (H.R. 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the U.S. Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;) and permit employees to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unionproductivity.com/hawaii-labor-law-and-employment-law-update-hawaii-card-check-bill-passes-bills-fate-in-question-as-it-is-transmitted-to-governor-lingle&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Penn Plaza Decision Forcing Employees to Arbitrate Discrimination ...</title>
    <link href="http://hairstraighteners4sale.com/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-25:/commentary/9886563</id>
    <updated>2010-11-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Burberry Sale Handbags </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931) (HR 1020) canyones it will annul the arguable decision 9793a4741277b4cf27ae6f58f5dcbcaccomplishment in violet 2009 by the US Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;).? See this and added acknowledged amends at ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hairstraighteners4sale.com/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Feds Taking Steps to Amend Federal Arbitration Act and Overturn ...</title>
    <link href="http://lawyersinhonolulu.com/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-15:/commentary/9757276</id>
    <updated>2010-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Honolulu Lawyers | Honolulu Attorney |... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931) (HR 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the US Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;). See this and other legal updates at www. amaguinlaw.com ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lawyersinhonolulu.com/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New York State Employment - If the Employment Non-Discrimination ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.nycblink.com/article/if-the-employment-non-discrimination-act-becomes-law" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-15:/commentary/9742991</id>
    <updated>2010-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York City Tourism in a Blink </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (H.R. 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the U.... Featured Articles. Book a Budget Friendly Hotel in New York City ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nycblink.com/article/if-the-employment-non-discrimination-act-becomes-law&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>EMPLOYMENT LAW BASICS FOR HAWAII EMPLOYERS: ILLINOIS RULING ...</title>
    <link href="http://time-management-strategies.net/80073/employment-law-basics-for-hawaii-employers-illinois-ruling-highlights-the-importance-of-policies-and-training-to-hawaii-employers-3/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-15:/commentary/9729525</id>
    <updated>2010-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Time Management | Time Management Secrets... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If th&#1077; Arbitration Fairness Act &#959;f 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (H.R. 1020) passes &#1110;t w&#1110;&#406;&#406; overturn th&#1077; controversial &#1281;&#1077;&#1089;&#1110;&#1109;&#1110;&#959;n rendered &#1110;n April 2009 b&#1091; th&#1077; U.S. Supreme Court &#1110;n 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;) &#1072;n&#1281; permit employees t&#959;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://time-management-strategies.net/80073/employment-law-basics-for-hawaii-employers-illinois-ruling-highlights-the-importance-of-policies-and-training-to-hawaii-employers-3/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Feds Taking Steps to Amend Federal Arbitration Act</title>
    <link href="http://pritt.cheapuggsoutlet.net/2010/11/16/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-14:/commentary/9757277</id>
    <updated>2010-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>classic timberland boots </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931) (HR 1020) canyones it will annul the arguable decision cedeed in April 2009 by the US Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;).? See this and added acknowledged amends at www. amaguinlaw.com ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pritt.cheapuggsoutlet.net/2010/11/16/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Feds Taking Steps to Amend Federal Arbitration Act and Overturn ...</title>
    <link href="http://grabtrend.com/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision/12654" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-03:/commentary/9630421</id>
    <updated>2010-11-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GrabTrend.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931) (HR 1020) to move the controversial decision in April 2009 by the Supreme Court made the tilt 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett United (&#8220;Penn Plaza). These and other legal updates at www. amaguinlaw. com particular, the law introduced in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://grabtrend.com/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision/12654&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Feds Taking Steps to Amend Federal Arbitration Act and Overturn ...</title>
    <link href="http://first-amendment.blogomatic.object-ive.com/?p=432" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-02:/commentary/10075796</id>
    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>first-amendment </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931) (HR 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the US Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;). See this and other legal updates at www. amaguinlaw.com ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://first-amendment.blogomatic.object-ive.com/?p=432&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Article | ADR in Labor and Employment Law During the Past Quarter ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=11526" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-02:/commentary/9596479</id>
    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Disputing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
(2009), and the Arbitration Fairness Act (AFA) (H.R. 1020, 111th Cong. (2009). In Gilmer, the Court approved contractual &#8220;mandatory arbitration&#8221; of statutory employment claims, a decision St. Antoine says is &#8220;the most significant and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=11526&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New York City 2009 - Penn Plaza Decision Forcing Employees to ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.nycblink.com/article/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-24:/commentary/9490577</id>
    <updated>2010-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York City Tourism in a Blink </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (H.R. 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the U.S. Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nycblink.com/article/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Santa Barbara ASOS is Hot &#171; Musings from the Chiefio</title>
    <link href="http://chiefio.wordpress.com/2010/10/19/santa-barbara-asos-is-hot/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-18:/commentary/9472297</id>
    <updated>2010-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Musings from the Chiefio </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
0.00 in / 0 mm / hr 1020 ft 1 hr 21 min 59 sec ago MADIS Website. MesoWest PARADISE RD , Santa Barbara, CA 58 &#176;F / 14.4 &#176;C - - ESE at 3 mph / 4.8 km/h / 1.3 m/s - 0.00 in / 0 mm / hr 1794 ft 1 hr 36 min 59 sec ago MADIS Website ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chiefio.wordpress.com/2010/10/19/santa-barbara-asos-is-hot/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Penn Plaza Decision Forcing Employees to Arbitrate Discrimination ...</title>
    <link href="http://loanforlife.com/news/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds-3.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-14:/commentary/9361043</id>
    <updated>2010-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Loan For Life </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (H.R. 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the U.S. Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://loanforlife.com/news/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds-3.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Feds Taking Steps to Amend Federal Arbitration Act and Overturn ...</title>
    <link href="http://aneh.ex-alumni.com/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-14:/commentary/9353975</id>
    <updated>2010-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>freak area </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (H.R. 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the U.S. Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aneh.ex-alumni.com/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Penn Plaza Decision Forcing Employees to Arbitrate Discrimination ...</title>
    <link href="http://westridgeexecutiveplaza.com/finance/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds.html/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-09:/commentary/9323518</id>
    <updated>2010-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WEST RIDGE EXECUTIVE PLAZA </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (H.R. 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the U.S. Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://westridgeexecutiveplaza.com/finance/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds.html/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Court Claims | Penn Plaza Decision Forcing Employees To Arbitrate ...</title>
    <link href="http://productsonlineblog.com/claims/court-claims-penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-01:/commentary/9287768</id>
    <updated>2010-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>claims representative information blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931) (HR 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the US Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;). See this and other legal updates at www.amaguinlaw.com Specifically, the Act, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://productsonlineblog.com/claims/court-claims-penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>nys labor relations board</title>
    <link href="http://department-of-health-regulations.vitamins-health.info/nys-labor-relations-board" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-29:/commentary/9272665</id>
    <updated>2010-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Department Of Health Regulations </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
FEDS TAKING STEPS TO AMEND FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT AND OVERTURN PENN PLAZA DECISION If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (HR 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the US ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://department-of-health-regulations.vitamins-health.info/nys-labor-relations-board&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Action: Introduced: HR 1020: To authorize the Urban Areas ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-1020" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-16:/commentary/9135350</id>
    <updated>2010-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>govtrack.us Monitored Events </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
12 Feb 2007 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-1020&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Arbitration Developments in Arizona&#8230;</title>
    <link href="http://adrwest.com/arbitration-developments-in-arizona-during-2000-2009" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-07:/commentary/9237227</id>
    <updated>2010-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ADR West </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... incapable of being made subject to pre-dispute arbitration agreements. See Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007, H.R. 3010; S.B. 1135, 110th Congress (2007), and Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, H.R. 1020, 111th Congress (2009). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://adrwest.com/arbitration-developments-in-arizona-during-2000-2009&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Will Protect Americans from ...</title>
    <link href="http://georgiajustice.blogspot.com/2010/09/consumer-financial-protection-bureau.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-02:/commentary/9068162</id>
    <updated>2010-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Protecting Civil Justice </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931 / HR 1020), sponsored by Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) and Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), would ensure that the decision to arbitrate is made voluntarily and after a dispute has arisen, so corporations cannot manipulate the arbitration ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://georgiajustice.blogspot.com/2010/09/consumer-financial-protection-bureau.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Inching Toward Fair Arbitration &#171; Americans for Fairness in Lending</title>
    <link href="http://blog.affil.org/2010/08/inching-toward-fair-arbitration/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-30:/commentary/9031783</id>
    <updated>2010-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans for Fairness in Lending </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If passed, the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (HR 1020) would end the predatory practice of forcing workers and consumers to sign over their rights by making pre-dispute binding mandatory arbitration (&#8220;forced arbitration&#8221;) clauses ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.affil.org/2010/08/inching-toward-fair-arbitration/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Arbitration and Mediation Legislative Update</title>
    <link href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=10369" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-08:/commentary/8915913</id>
    <updated>2010-08-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Disputing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House version: HR 1020 and Status. The Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 would amend the National Labor Relations Act to require first mediation and then binding arbitration if both parties are unable to reach an agreement within a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=10369&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Broadcast Union News: Thoughts on Netroots Nation 2010</title>
    <link href="http://broadcastunionnews.blogspot.com/2010/08/thoughts-on-netroots-nation-2010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-01:/commentary/8886376</id>
    <updated>2010-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Broadcast Union News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This decision will spur efforts in Congress to pass the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020, S. 931), a measure that would ensure that any decision to arbitrate in a consumer, employment, or franchise dispute is made voluntarily and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://broadcastunionnews.blogspot.com/2010/08/thoughts-on-netroots-nation-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Denver Litigation Attorney | www.denverlitigationattorney.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.denverlitigationattorney.com/2010/07/31/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-30:/commentary/8820675</id>
    <updated>2010-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Denver Litigation Attorney </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (H.R. 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the U.S. Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;).&#194; See this and other legal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.denverlitigationattorney.com/2010/07/31/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Used car nightmare &#8212; Mossy Toyota</title>
    <link href="http://www.linhkienxehoi.com/f2743/used-car-nightmare-mossy-toyota.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8848314</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>T&#7841;p ch&#237; Xe h&#417;i &#244; t&#244; Vi&#7879;t Nam </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
They were my go to for service for many years. Shame on these folks. The Aribitration Fairness Act HR 1020 is in committee and with it&amp;#39;s passage creeps like this won&amp;#39;t be getting away with murder anymore. I hope my story can help. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.linhkienxehoi.com/f2743/used-car-nightmare-mossy-toyota.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mandatory Arbitration Agreements for Employment Steal Your Basic ...</title>
    <link href="http://chwriting.wordpress.com/2010/07/28/mandatory-arbitration-agreements-for-employment-steal-your-basic-rights/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8788107</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chwriting Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Right now, H.R. 1020 and its companion senate bill S.931 are still under review, though many sources speculate that a vote will come later this year. You can follow their progress at opencongress.org. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chwriting.wordpress.com/2010/07/28/mandatory-arbitration-agreements-for-employment-steal-your-basic-rights/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Denver Litigation Attorney | www.denverlitigationattorney.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.denverlitigationattorney.com/2010/07/27/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-26:/commentary/8798285</id>
    <updated>2010-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Denver Litigation Attorney </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (H.R. 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the U.S. Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;).&#194; See this and other legal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.denverlitigationattorney.com/2010/07/27/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Flood Car Surfaces At Toyota Dealer, Takes Consumer To Arbitration ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.whatyouveheard.com/2010/07/flood-car-surfaces-at-toyota-dealer-takes-consumer-to-arbitration/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-24:/commentary/8781603</id>
    <updated>2010-07-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>What Youve Heard </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Mr. Perz told members of Congress his story last year in support of the Arbitration Fairness Act HR: 1020 and has been featured in the September 2009 issue of Consumer Reports. CARS (Consumers for Automobile Reliability and Safety) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.whatyouveheard.com/2010/07/flood-car-surfaces-at-toyota-dealer-takes-consumer-to-arbitration/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Support the Arbitration Fairness Act | Dunkin Donuts Independent ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ddifo.org/support-the-arbitration-fairness-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-24:/commentary/8775309</id>
    <updated>2010-07-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dunkin Donuts Independent Franchise Owners </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
History: The Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020) was introduced by Representative Henry &#8220;Hank&#8221; Johnson (D-GA) in March, 2009 and currently has 99 co-sponsors. Its Senate companion bill (S. 931) is sponsored by Senator Russ Feingold ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ddifo.org/support-the-arbitration-fairness-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Smoke and Mirrors: Arbitration Fairness</title>
    <link href="http://canucwhatic.blogspot.com/2010/07/arbitration-fairness.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-23:/commentary/8763491</id>
    <updated>2010-07-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Smoke and Mirrors </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&#8220;The new CFPB will help address the abusive forced arbitration practices used by banks against consumers. Congress must now pass the Arbitration Fairness Act to ensure these predatory clauses are banned once and for all. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://canucwhatic.blogspot.com/2010/07/arbitration-fairness.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Feds Taking Steps to Amend Federal Arbitration Act and Overturn ...</title>
    <link href="http://staringfrog.com/jobs/2010/07/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-20:/commentary/9007193</id>
    <updated>2010-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jobs and Employment News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931) (HR 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the US Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;). See this and other legal updates at www. amaguinlaw.com ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://staringfrog.com/jobs/2010/07/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Video: President Obama signs the Frank-Dodd Wall Street Reform and ...</title>
    <link href="http://weeseeyou.com/2010/07/21/livestream-president-obama-signs-the-frank-dodd-wall-street-reform-and-consumer-protection-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-20:/commentary/9007192</id>
    <updated>2010-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WEE See You... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bipartisan Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 931 / H.R. 1020), sponsored by Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) and Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), would ensure that the decision to arbitrate is made voluntarily and after a dispute has arisen, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://weeseeyou.com/2010/07/21/livestream-president-obama-signs-the-frank-dodd-wall-street-reform-and-consumer-protection-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Penn Plaza Decision Forcing Employees to Arbitrate Discrimination ...</title>
    <link href="http://staringfrog.com/jobs/2010/07/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-20:/commentary/8764048</id>
    <updated>2010-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jobs and Employment News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931) (HR 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the US Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;). See this and other legal updates at www.amaguinlaw.com ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://staringfrog.com/jobs/2010/07/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Attorneys Claim Consumer Financial Reform Will Protect Against ...</title>
    <link href="http://ctwatchdog.com/2010/07/21/attorneys-claim-consumer-financial-reform-will-protect-against-abusive-arbitrations" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-20:/commentary/8748246</id>
    <updated>2010-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Connecticut Watchdog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bipartisan Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 931 / H.R. 1020), sponsored by Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) and Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), would ensure that the decision to arbitrate is made voluntarily and after a dispute has arisen, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ctwatchdog.com/2010/07/21/attorneys-claim-consumer-financial-reform-will-protect-against-abusive-arbitrations&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses in the Employment Context</title>
    <link href="http://www.hernblawg.com/?p=290" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-18:/commentary/8748247</id>
    <updated>2010-07-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hernblawg </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
There have been efforts in Congress to pass the Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 1020, S. 931), a measure that would ensure that any decision to arbitrate in a consumer, employment, or franchise dispute is made voluntarily and after a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hernblawg.com/?p=290&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Penn Plaza Decision Forcing Employees to Arbitrate Discrimination ...</title>
    <link href="http://forumsj.com/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-17:/commentary/8757230</id>
    <updated>2010-07-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Forums </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931) (HR 1020) passes it module reverse the disputable selection rendered in Apr 2009 by the US Supreme Court in 14 Quaker Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;). See this and another jural updates at www.amaguinlaw.com Specifically, the Act, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forumsj.com/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Feds Taking Steps to Amend Federal Arbitration Act and Overturn ...</title>
    <link href="http://forumsj.com/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-16:/commentary/8723462</id>
    <updated>2010-07-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Forums </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (H.R. 1020) passes it module reverse the disputable selection rendered in Apr 2009 by the U.S. Supreme Court in 14 Quaker Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;). See this and another jural ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forumsj.com/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Renewed activity in the U.S. House of Representatives on the ...</title>
    <link href="http://hbssagingservices.typepad.com/hbss-aging-services/2010/07/there-has-been-renewed-activity-in-the-us-house-of-representatives-on-the-fairness-in-nursing-home-arbitration-act-hr-12.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-12:/commentary/8848313</id>
    <updated>2010-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Aging Services Update </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
There has been renewed activity in the US House of Representatives on the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (HR 1237) and the Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 1020), according to Future of Aging&#8212;a blog from the American Association ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hbssagingservices.typepad.com/hbss-aging-services/2010/07/there-has-been-renewed-activity-in-the-us-house-of-representatives-on-the-fairness-in-nursing-home-arbitration-act-hr-12.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Aging Services of Washington Online Community: Pre-dispute ...</title>
    <link href="http://agingwa.blogspot.com/2010/07/pre-dispute-arbitration-clauses-at-risk.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-11:/commentary/8690147</id>
    <updated>2010-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Aging Services of Washington Online Community </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
There is renewed activity in the House Judiciary Committee on H.R. 1237, the Fairness in Nursing Homes Act, and H.R. 1020, the Arbitration Fairness Act. Both of these bills would prohibit pre-dispute arbitration clauses &#8211; in nursing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://agingwa.blogspot.com/2010/07/pre-dispute-arbitration-clauses-at-risk.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Future of Aging &#183; Washington Update: Extending the Increased ...</title>
    <link href="http://futureofaging.aahsa.org/2010/07/washington-update-extending-the-increased-medicaid-funding/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-11:/commentary/8690146</id>
    <updated>2010-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Future of Aging </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We are seeing renewed activity in the House Judiciary Committee on the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (H.R. 1237), and the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020). Both of these bills would prohibit pre-dispute arbitration ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://futureofaging.aahsa.org/2010/07/washington-update-extending-the-increased-medicaid-funding/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Denver Litigation Attorney | www.denverlitigationattorney.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.denverlitigationattorney.com/2010/07/06/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-05:/commentary/8652434</id>
    <updated>2010-07-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Denver Litigation Attorney </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (H.R. 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the U.S. Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;).&#194; See this and other legal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.denverlitigationattorney.com/2010/07/06/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Arbitration and Mediation Legislative Update</title>
    <link href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=9893" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-04:/commentary/8667553</id>
    <updated>2010-07-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Disputing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House version: HR 1020 and Status. The Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 would amend the National Labor Relations Act to require first mediation and then binding arbitration if both parties are unable to reach an agreement within a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=9893&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New York Employment Discrimination Laws | Helping the Job Find You</title>
    <link href="http://www.vapowered.com/new-york-employment-discrimination-laws/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-03:/commentary/8627216</id>
    <updated>2010-07-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Helping the Job Find You </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (HR 1020) passed to reverse the controversial decision in April 2009 by the Supreme Court of the United States at 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (Penn Plaza &amp;quot;). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vapowered.com/new-york-employment-discrimination-laws/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Denver Litigation Attorney | www.denverlitigationattorney.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.denverlitigationattorney.com/2010/07/03/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-02:/commentary/8632860</id>
    <updated>2010-07-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Denver Litigation Attorney </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (H.R. 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the U.S. Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;).&#194; See this and other legal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.denverlitigationattorney.com/2010/07/03/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Why the Supreme Court&amp;#39;s Decision in Rent-a-Center v. Jackson ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gsmlaborcouncil.org/node/5551" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-30:/commentary/8615646</id>
    <updated>2010-06-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Greater Southeastern Massachusetts Labor... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This decision will spur efforts in Congress to pass the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020, S. 931), a measure that would ensure that any decision to arbitrate in a consumer, employment, or franchise dispute is made voluntarily and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gsmlaborcouncil.org/node/5551&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Why the Supreme Court&amp;#39;s Decision in Rent-a-Center v. Jackson Matters</title>
    <link href="http://broadcastunionnews.blogspot.com/2010/06/why-supreme-courts-decision-in-rent.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-29:/commentary/8623319</id>
    <updated>2010-06-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Broadcast Union News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This decision will spur efforts in Congress to pass the Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 1020, S. 931), a measure that would ensure that any decision to arbitrate in a consumer, employment, or franchise dispute is made voluntarily and after ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://broadcastunionnews.blogspot.com/2010/06/why-supreme-courts-decision-in-rent.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The push for arbitration fairness continues &#171;</title>
    <link href="http://citizenvox.org/2010/06/28/the-push-for-arbitration-fairness-continues/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-27:/commentary/8608426</id>
    <updated>2010-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congress is working to fix the problems with mandatory binding arbitration agreements as the members hash through the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020 and S. 931) and the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (H.R. 1237 and S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://citizenvox.org/2010/06/28/the-push-for-arbitration-fairness-continues/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alaska Employment Law</title>
    <link href="http://www.akemplaw.com/wiki/2010/06/28/ussct-arbitrators-authority-over-claims-of-unconscionability/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-27:/commentary/8595476</id>
    <updated>2010-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alaska Employment Law </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It is possible that the result here may push Congress into taking action on the long-pending Arbitration Fairness Act. In its most recent version that gained any momentum, the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, H.R. 1020 (introduced on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.akemplaw.com/wiki/2010/06/28/ussct-arbitrators-authority-over-claims-of-unconscionability/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mandatory arbitration gets a boost from the Supreme Court on ...</title>
    <link href="http://clarkhoward.com/liveweb/shownotes/2010/06/25/18707/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/8573345</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Clark Howard's Show Notes </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Here is a shining example why we need the Arbitration Fairness Act HR: 1020. I&amp;#39;m in my 4th year of Hell courtesy of Mossy Toyota... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sCUmXfy03c. Please see my story: http://www.mossyscrewedme.com ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://clarkhoward.com/liveweb/shownotes/2010/06/25/18707/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Because evil just keeps getting back up.</title>
    <link href="http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/06/because-evil-just-keeps-getting-back-up.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-22:/commentary/8567736</id>
    <updated>2010-06-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thieves in the Temple. </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Well, that was quick: HR 1020, the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, gets a &amp;quot;critical vote&amp;quot; today, per Public Citizen; I suspect that&amp;#39;s a committee vote, not a full House vote. In any case, Public Citizen helps you support HR 1020, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/06/because-evil-just-keeps-getting-back-up.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Judiciary moves to block arbitration, make BP liability ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2010/06/house-judiciary-1.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-21:/commentary/8567737</id>
    <updated>2010-06-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PointOfLaw Forum </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1020, the &amp;quot;Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009&amp;quot;; and HR 1237, the &amp;quot;Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009&amp;quot;. Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) outlined the far-reaching HR 5503 in a news release when it was introduced on June 10, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2010/06/house-judiciary-1.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Arbitration fairness, plus the First Amendment for its rightful ...</title>
    <link href="http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/06/arbitration-fairness-plus-the-first-amendment-for-its-rightful-owners.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-21:/commentary/8544057</id>
    <updated>2010-06-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thieves in the Temple. </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Oh, but it will be: H.R. 1020/S. 931, the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, would prevent corporations from holding employees hostage to arbitration disputes. I&amp;#39;ll likely have an email contact tool soon, but I think you may want to call ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/06/arbitration-fairness-plus-the-first-amendment-for-its-rightful-owners.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Daily Kos: SCOTUS: Corporations defeat Workers &amp;amp; Consumers, 5-4</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/6/21/877980/-SCOTUS:-Corporations-defeat-WorkersConsumers,-5-4" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-20:/commentary/8554325</id>
    <updated>2010-06-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
See below - HR 1020 does it. NT (6+ / 0-). Recommended by: Vitarai, mcfly, neroden, ColoTim, BYw, MichaelNY &amp;middot; Support Orange to Blue Candidates 2010. by Adam B on Mon Jun 21, 2010 at 02:06:01 PM PDT. [ Parent ] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/6/21/877980/-SCOTUS:-Corporations-defeat-WorkersConsumers,-5-4&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CL&amp;amp;P Blog: Supreme Court Decides Rent-a-Center v. Jackson ...</title>
    <link href="http://pubcit.typepad.com/clpblog/2010/06/supreme-court-decides-rentacenter-v-jackson-companies-can-delegate-unconscionability-challenges-to-t.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-20:/commentary/8541954</id>
    <updated>2010-06-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CL&amp;P Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Today&amp;#39;s decision will spur efforts in Congress to pass the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020, S. 931), a measure that would ensure that any decision to arbitrate in a consumer, employment, or franchise dispute is made voluntarily and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pubcit.typepad.com/clpblog/2010/06/supreme-court-decides-rentacenter-v-jackson-companies-can-delegate-unconscionability-challenges-to-t.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Flood Car Surfaces At Toyota Dealer, Takes Consumer To Arbitration ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cochinpages.com/general/flood-car-surfaces-at-toyota-dealer-takes-consumer-to-arbitration/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-20:/commentary/8541953</id>
    <updated>2010-06-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cochinpages.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Mr. Perz told members of Congress his story last year in support of the Arbitration Fairness Act HR: 1020 and has been featured in the September 2009 issue of Consumer Reports. CARS (Consumers for Automobile Reliability and Safety) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cochinpages.com/general/flood-car-surfaces-at-toyota-dealer-takes-consumer-to-arbitration/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mandatory Arbitration</title>
    <link href="http://arbitration101.blogspot.com/2010/06/mandatory-arbitration.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-19:/commentary/8554326</id>
    <updated>2010-06-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ARBITRATION 101 </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Being in Washington DC last week, I was hoping to secure an appointment with several Congress persons regarding S.931 or HR1020 on the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009. If you are interested in the continued debate over mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arbitration101.blogspot.com/2010/06/mandatory-arbitration.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Will Congress Kill Mandatory Arbitration In Consumer Finance ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pdftoword.net/?p=395" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-14:/commentary/8515569</id>
    <updated>2010-06-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Office 2010 </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 died in committee, but in 2009 was re-introduced in both the House as H.R. 1020 and the Senate, S. 931, as the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009. (See a previous post entitled &#8220;The End of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pdftoword.net/?p=395&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Will Congress Kill Mandatory Arbitration In Consumer Finance ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.consumerfinancelawblog.com/2010/06/articles/consumer-financial-protection/will-congress-kill-mandatory-arbitration-in-consumer-finance-transactions/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-10:/commentary/8740725</id>
    <updated>2010-06-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Consumer Finance Law Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 died in committee, but in 2009 was re-introduced in both the House as H.R. 1020 and the Senate, S. 931, as the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009. (See a previous post entitled &#8220;The End of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.consumerfinancelawblog.com/2010/06/articles/consumer-financial-protection/will-congress-kill-mandatory-arbitration-in-consumer-finance-transactions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Arbitration and Mediation Legislative Update</title>
    <link href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=9402" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-08:/commentary/8481247</id>
    <updated>2010-06-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Disputing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House version: HR 1020 and Status. The Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 would amend the National Labor Relations Act to require first mediation and then binding arbitration if both parties are unable to reach an agreement within a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=9402&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Staff-Line &#187; Can Anything Be Done to Stop Wage and Hour Litigation?</title>
    <link href="http://www.staff-line.com/archives/can-anything-be-done-to-stop-the-avalanche-of-wage-and-hour-litigation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-07:/commentary/8460567</id>
    <updated>2010-06-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Staff-Line </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Complicating matters further, a bill (called the &#8220;Arbitration Fairness Act,&#8221; H.R. 1020 and S. 931) has been reintroduced in Congress that would bar all mandatory arbitration provisions that require employees to arbitrate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.staff-line.com/archives/can-anything-be-done-to-stop-the-avalanche-of-wage-and-hour-litigation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Arbitration - Franchise Agreements - Michael F. Millerick ...</title>
    <link href="http://business-law.lawyers.com/franchises-franchising/blogs/archives/6265-Arbitration-Franchise-Agreements.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-01:/commentary/8567738</id>
    <updated>2010-06-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lawyers.com Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Lumped together with employment, civil rights issues, and consumer contracts, the United States Legislature in H.R. 1020 / S.931 is considering a blanket prohibition on the enforceability of arbitration provisions in private franchise ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://business-law.lawyers.com/franchises-franchising/blogs/archives/6265-Arbitration-Franchise-Agreements.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Arbitration - Franchise Agreements - Michael F. Millerick ...</title>
    <link href="http://franchises-and-franchising.lawyers.com/blogs/archives/6265-Arbitration---Franchise-Agreements.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-01:/commentary/8538509</id>
    <updated>2010-06-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lawyers.com Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Lumped together with employment, civil rights issues, and consumer contracts, the United States Legislature in H.R. 1020 / S.931 is considering a blanket prohibition on the enforceability of arbitration provisions in private franchise ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://franchises-and-franchising.lawyers.com/blogs/archives/6265-Arbitration---Franchise-Agreements.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Arbitration - Franchise Agreements - Michael F. Millerick ...</title>
    <link href="http://research.lawyers.com/blogs/archives/6265-Arbitration-Franchise-Agreements.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-01:/commentary/8419899</id>
    <updated>2010-06-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lawyers.com Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Lumped together with employment, civil rights issues, and consumer contracts, the United States Legislature in H.R. 1020 / S.931 is considering a blanket prohibition on the enforceability of arbitration provisions in private franchise ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://research.lawyers.com/blogs/archives/6265-Arbitration-Franchise-Agreements.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Passes Financial Reform Bill &#171; S E N A T U S</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/20/senate-passes-financial-reform-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-19:/commentary/8358815</id>
    <updated>2010-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SENATUS </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Not only is the Auto Industry at the vary least needed to be included in the Financial Reform Act, further protections including the Arbitration Fairness Act HR: 1020 is long overdue. Please see my Mossy Toyota Flood Car video dilemma: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/20/senate-passes-financial-reform-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PENN PLAZA DECISION FORCING EMPLOYEES TO ARBITRATE DISCRIMINATION ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.whitehouse2001.org/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8266851</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Whitehouse 2012 </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931) (HR 1020) passes it will overturn a argumentative preference rendered in Apr 2009 by a US Supreme Court in fourteen Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#226;&#8364;&#339;Penn Plaza&#226;&#8364; ).&#194; See this as good as alternative authorised updates during www.amaguinlaw. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.whitehouse2001.org/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Penn Plaza Decision Forcing Employees to Arbitrate Discrimination ...</title>
    <link href="http://whitehouse2001.org/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8244385</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Whitehouse 2012 </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (HR 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the US Supreme.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://whitehouse2001.org/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Washington Labor &amp;amp; Employment Wire &#187; The Obama Administration&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://washlaborwire.com/2010/05/04/the-obama-administrations-workplace-legislative-agenda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8244384</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Labor &amp; Employment Wire </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 931, H.R. 1020) would amend the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) to prohibit pre-dispute mandatory arbitration of employment claims unless provided under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washlaborwire.com/2010/05/04/the-obama-administrations-workplace-legislative-agenda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>19. Solving the Nuclear Waste Problem With Taxpayers&amp;#39; Dollars</title>
    <link href="http://www.projectcensored.org/top-stories/articles/19-solving-the-nuclear-waste-problem-with-taxpayers-dollars/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/9007191</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Project Censored </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This has not deterred the nuclear power industry from pushing HR 1020. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), would require the federal government to open a spent fuel storage facility in Nevada by the 1998 date. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.projectcensored.org/top-stories/articles/19-solving-the-nuclear-waste-problem-with-taxpayers-dollars/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>19. Solving the Nuclear Waste Problem With Taxpayers&amp;#39; Dollars</title>
    <link href="http://www.messenger.live24news.com/19-solving-the-nuclear-waste-problem-with-taxpayers%E2%80%99-dollars/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8237418</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News Blogg </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This has not deterred the nuclear power industry from pushing HR 1020. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), would require the federal government to open a spent fuel storage facility in Nevada by the 1998 date. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.messenger.live24news.com/19-solving-the-nuclear-waste-problem-with-taxpayers%E2%80%99-dollars/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sixth Circuit finds waivers in employment contract are invalid ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.whistleblowersblog.org/2010/04/articles/corporate-1/sixth-circuit-finds-waivers-in-employment-contract-are-invalid/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8206237</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Whistleblower Protection Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We need a national law to forbid such clauses, such as the Arbitration Fairness Act (AFA), currently pending as HR 1020 and S 931. It is curious, though, that the Court chose to make its opinion unpublished. Without publication, it will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.whistleblowersblog.org/2010/04/articles/corporate-1/sixth-circuit-finds-waivers-in-employment-contract-are-invalid/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FEDS TAKING STEPS TO AMEND FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT AS WELL AS ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.whitehouse2001.org/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8226277</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Whitehouse 2012 </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931) (HR 1020) passes it will overturn a argumentative preference rendered in Apr 2009 by a US Supreme Court in fourteen Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#226;&#8364;&#339;Penn Plaza&#226;&#8364; ).&#194; See this as good as alternative [...] Related posts: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.whitehouse2001.org/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Feds Taking Steps to Amend Federal Arbitration Act and Overturn ...</title>
    <link href="http://whitehouse2001.org/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8206238</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Whitehouse 2012 </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
FEDS TAKING STEPS TO AMEND FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT AND OVERTURN PENN PLAZA DECISION If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (HR 1020) passes it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://whitehouse2001.org/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Penn Plaza Decision Forcing Employees to Arbitrate Discrimination ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.denverlitigationattorney.com/2010/04/11/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-10:/commentary/8091369</id>
    <updated>2010-04-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Denver Litigation Attorney </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931) (HR 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the US Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#226;&#8364;&#339;Penn Plaza&#226;&#8364; ).&#194; See this and other legal updates at www.amaguinlaw.com ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.denverlitigationattorney.com/2010/04/11/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Feds Taking Steps to Amend Federal Arbitration Act and Overturn ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.denverlitigationattorney.com/2010/04/08/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8149736</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Denver Litigation Attorney </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931) (HR 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the US Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#226;&#8364;&#339;Penn Plaza&#226;&#8364; ).&#194; See this and other legal updates at www. amaguinlaw.com ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.denverlitigationattorney.com/2010/04/08/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Arbitration and Mediation Update</title>
    <link href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=8555" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8073839</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Disputing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House version: HR 1020 and Status. The Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 would amend the National Labor Relations Act to require first mediation and then binding arbitration if both parties are unable to reach an agreement within a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=8555&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Denver Labor Attorneys | www.denverlaborattorneys.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.denverlaborattorneys.com/2010/04/04/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-02:/commentary/8091368</id>
    <updated>2010-04-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Denver Labor Attorneys </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (H.R. 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the U.S. Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#226;&#8364;&#339;Penn Plaza&#226;&#8364; ). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.denverlaborattorneys.com/2010/04/04/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Denver Labor Attorneys | www.denverlaborattorneys.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.denverlaborattorneys.com/2010/04/03/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-02:/commentary/8073840</id>
    <updated>2010-04-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Denver Labor Attorneys </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (H.R. 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the U.S. Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#226;&#8364;&#339;Penn Plaza&#226;&#8364; ). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.denverlaborattorneys.com/2010/04/03/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Consumer Complaint - Mossy Toyota Flood Car Ripoff</title>
    <link href="http://complaintsbbb.com/2010/04/02/mossy-toyota-flood-car-ripoff/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-01:/commentary/8024161</id>
    <updated>2010-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Consumer Complaints - Business Bulletin Board </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I told members of Congress my story last year in support of the Arbitration Fairness Act HR: 1020 and was featured in the September 2009 issue of Consumer Reports. CARS (Consumers for Automobile Reliability and Safety) produced a video ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://complaintsbbb.com/2010/04/02/mossy-toyota-flood-car-ripoff/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PE, retired: &amp;quot;watered down&amp;quot; HR 1020</title>
    <link href="http://peretired.blogspot.com/2010/04/watered-down-hr-1020.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/8017896</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PE, retired </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Contact your US Congressional representatives (1 House; 2 Senate) TODAY and tell them you want them to support HR 1020, the Arbitration Fairness Act, WITHOUT excluding transactions between a builder and an individual homeowner. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://peretired.blogspot.com/2010/04/watered-down-hr-1020.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care debate leaves many bills stalled &#171; Lawyers USA Online</title>
    <link href="http://lawyersusaonline.com/blog/2010/03/22/health-care-debate-leaves-many-bills-stalled/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7925546</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lawyers USA Online &#187; DC News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
But despite that measure being signed into law, greater arbitration reform sought by attorneys in the form of the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R. 1020, S. 931) has yet to be passed. That bill, which would bar mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lawyersusaonline.com/blog/2010/03/22/health-care-debate-leaves-many-bills-stalled/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Changes Afoot &#8211; the Proposed Arbitration Fairness Act</title>
    <link href="http://cmguide.org/archives/2175" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-19:/commentary/7901810</id>
    <updated>2010-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Construction Management Guide </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
One of the clearest indicators is the proposed Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020) that was introduced in the House of Representatives in February of 2009, and is still very much in play. While the anger is not directed at construction ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cmguide.org/archives/2175&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kluwer Construction Blog &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Changes Afoot &#8211; the ...</title>
    <link href="http://kluwerconstructionblog.com/2010/03/19/changes-afoot-%E2%80%93-the-proposed-arbitration-fairness-act/comment-page-1/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/8260387</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kluwer Construction Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
One of the clearest indicators is the proposed Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020) that was introduced in the House of Representatives in February of 2009, and is still very much in play. While the anger is not directed at construction ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kluwerconstructionblog.com/2010/03/19/changes-afoot-%E2%80%93-the-proposed-arbitration-fairness-act/comment-page-1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kluwer Construction Blog &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Changes Afoot &#8211; the ...</title>
    <link href="http://kluwerconstructionblog.com/2010/03/19/changes-afoot-%E2%80%93-the-proposed-arbitration-fairness-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7892894</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kluwer Construction Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
One of the clearest indicators is the proposed Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020) that was introduced in the House of Representatives in February of 2009, and is still very much in play. While the anger is not directed at construction ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kluwerconstructionblog.com/2010/03/19/changes-afoot-%E2%80%93-the-proposed-arbitration-fairness-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Arbitration Act of 2009: Is Employment Arbitration an ...</title>
    <link href="http://instantmoby.com/2010/03/18/the-arbitration-act-of-2009-is-employment-arbitration-an-endangered-choice-for-employers-and-do-arbitration-agreements-matter/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7910351</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Instant Moby </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (HR 1020) &#8211; introduced by Rep. Henry &#8220;Hank&#8221; Johnson (D-GA) and cosponsored by 36 other members of Congress &#8211; would amend the&#8230; View full post on All Articles on Martindale.com. Share on Facebook.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://instantmoby.com/2010/03/18/the-arbitration-act-of-2009-is-employment-arbitration-an-endangered-choice-for-employers-and-do-arbitration-agreements-matter/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mandatory Workplace Arbitration Now A &#8220;No Go&#8221; | PaleyRothman</title>
    <link href="http://www.paleyrothman.com/blog-posts/mandatory-workplace-arbitration-now-a-%E2%80%9Cno-go%E2%80%9D/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-15:/commentary/8149735</id>
    <updated>2010-03-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PaleyRothman </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Now pending before Congress is the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020 and S. 931), featuring bills that would ban all pre-dispute arbitration agreements for employees, consumers and franchisees. The findings cited in these bills say it ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.paleyrothman.com/blog-posts/mandatory-workplace-arbitration-now-a-%E2%80%9Cno-go%E2%80%9D/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Paley Rothman: Full-service law firm-Maryland and Washington, D.C.</title>
    <link href="http://www.paleyrothman.com/2010/03/16/mandatory-workplace-arbitration-now-a-%E2%80%9Cno-go%E2%80%9D/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-15:/commentary/7862004</id>
    <updated>2010-03-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PaleyRothman </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Now pending before Congress is the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020 and S. 931), featuring bills that would ban all pre-dispute arbitration agreements for employees, consumers and franchisees. The findings cited in these bills say it ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.paleyrothman.com/2010/03/16/mandatory-workplace-arbitration-now-a-%E2%80%9Cno-go%E2%80%9D/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Penn Senator</title>
    <link href="http://www.westcountryboatfishing.com/penn-senator/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-28:/commentary/8043101</id>
    <updated>2010-02-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>West Country Boat Fishing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931) (HR 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the US Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;). See this and other legal updates [...]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.westcountryboatfishing.com/penn-senator/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reform of the Federal Arbitration Act: A Chronicle of a Death ...</title>
    <link href="http://lazareff-lebars.com/blog-en/?p=54" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-24:/commentary/8921397</id>
    <updated>2010-02-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lazareff Le Bars </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
(H.R. 1020, Sect. 4). The text calls into question the principle of &#8220;competence-competence&#8221; under which it is for the arbitrator to rule on the validity of the arbitration clause and the extent of its authority, subject to the national ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lazareff-lebars.com/blog-en/?p=54&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Arbitration and Mediation Legislative Update</title>
    <link href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=8068" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-24:/commentary/7727966</id>
    <updated>2010-02-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Disputing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House version: HR 1020 and Status. The Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 would amend the National Labor Relations Act to require first mediation and then binding arbitration if both parties are unable to reach an agreement within a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=8068&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reform of the Federal Arbitration Act: A Chronicle of a Death ...</title>
    <link href="http://le-bars-associes.com/blog-en/?p=54" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-24:/commentary/7687479</id>
    <updated>2010-02-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Benoit Le Bars </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
(H.R. 1020, Sect. 4) The text calls into question the principle of &#8220;competence-competence&#8221; under which it is for the arbitrator to rule on the validity of the arbitration clause and the extent of its authority, subject to the national ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://le-bars-associes.com/blog-en/?p=54&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PointofLaw.com | PointOfLaw Forum: Trial Lawyers, Inc.: K Street ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2010/02/trial-lawyers-i-20.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-20:/commentary/7650531</id>
    <updated>2010-02-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PointOfLaw Forum </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... for tax-refund loans (The Taxpayer Abuse Prevention Act, S. 585), in consumer contracts (The Consumer Fairness Act, H.R. 991), and in all employer, franchise, and consumer contracts (The Arbitration Fairness Act, H.R. 1020, S. 931). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2010/02/trial-lawyers-i-20.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Drew Capuder&amp;#39;s Employment Law Blog &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Arbitration ...</title>
    <link href="http://capuderfantasia.com/blog/2010/02/arbitration-agreements-in-union-contacts-are-enforceable-us-supreme-court-in-penn-plaza-v-pyett-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-16:/commentary/8684525</id>
    <updated>2010-02-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Drew Capuder's Employment Law Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The enforceability of arbitration agreements for employment disputes has been a political hot potato, and The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R. 1020) was introduced in the US House on February 12, 2009. The bill has 36 co-sponsors, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capuderfantasia.com/blog/2010/02/arbitration-agreements-in-union-contacts-are-enforceable-us-supreme-court-in-penn-plaza-v-pyett-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Researching Trial Lawyers</title>
    <link href="http://www.marketskeptics.com/2010/02/researching-trial-lawyers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-09:/commentary/7591584</id>
    <updated>2010-02-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Market Skeptics </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Consumer Fairness Act (HR 991) would make consumer-arbitration contracts unenforceable, [240] while the Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 1020, S. 931) would go even further and make unenforceable arbitration clauses in all employer, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marketskeptics.com/2010/02/researching-trial-lawyers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>S.2979: Civilian Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (CEJA) of 2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s2979/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-31:/commentary/9757283</id>
    <updated>2010-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Senate Judiciary - Major... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bills, People. H.R.1664 Grayson-Himes Pay For... 1 &amp;middot; H.R.1874 Patriot Corporations ... 1 &amp;middot; H.R.1723 Family Leave Insuranc... 1 &amp;middot; H.R.1207 Federal Reserve Trans... 1 &amp;middot; H.R.1020 Arbitration Fairness . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s2979/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>KBR&amp;#39;s SCOTUS Petition Shows Need For Arbitration Fairness Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://voices.injuryboard.com/miscellaneous/kbrs-scotus-petition-shows-need-for-arbitration-fairness-act.aspx?googleid=277598" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-31:/commentary/7466967</id>
    <updated>2010-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Voices </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Two bills now face Congress that would do this: The bipartisan Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 931 / H.R. 1020), sponsored by Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) and Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), which would ensure that the decision to enter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.injuryboard.com/miscellaneous/kbrs-scotus-petition-shows-need-for-arbitration-fairness-act.aspx?googleid=277598&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Clean Up City of St. Augustine, Florida: Congress Bans Cramdown ...</title>
    <link href="http://cleanupcityofstaugustine.blogspot.com/2010/01/congress-bans-cramdown-arbitration.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7411194</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Clean Up City of St. Augustine, Florida </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007, (H.R.3010 and S.1782, 109th Cong), and of 2009 (H.R.1020 and S.931, 111th. Cong.); see also Civil Rights Procedures Protection Act of 1997 (H.R.983 and S.63, 105th Cong.). posted by Ed Slavin @ 12:29 PM ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cleanupcityofstaugustine.blogspot.com/2010/01/congress-bans-cramdown-arbitration.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Arbitration and Mediation Legislative Update</title>
    <link href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=7086" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7411195</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Disputing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House version: HR 1020 and Status. The Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 would amend the National Labor Relations Act to require first mediation and then binding arbitration if both parties are unable to reach an agreement within a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=7086&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform on the Ropes -- Again | Health | Change.org</title>
    <link href="http://health.change.org/blog/view/health_care_reform_on_the_ropes_--_again" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-23:/commentary/9151571</id>
    <updated>2010-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Change.org's Health Care Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House version of the Act (H.R. 1020) is currently pending before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. Likewise, the Senate version (S.931) is pending before the Senate Judiciary Committee. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://health.change.org/blog/view/health_care_reform_on_the_ropes_--_again&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform on the Ropes -- Again | Health Care | Change.org</title>
    <link href="http://healthcare.change.org/blog/view/health_care_reform_on_the_ropes_--_again" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-23:/commentary/7445672</id>
    <updated>2010-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Change.org's Health Care Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House version of the Act (H.R. 1020) is currently pending before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. Likewise, the Senate version (S.931) is pending before the Senate Judiciary Committee. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://healthcare.change.org/blog/view/health_care_reform_on_the_ropes_--_again&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New Legislation Restricts Use of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements ...</title>
    <link href="http://workguides.net/new-legislation-restricts-use-of-mandatory-arbitration-agreements-by-defense-contractors.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7386247</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jobs, Labor, and Employment </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
By Mark Spring The Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 1020) (http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1020), which would ban pre-dispute mandatory...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://workguides.net/new-legislation-restricts-use-of-mandatory-arbitration-agreements-by-defense-contractors.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>California Labor &amp;amp; Employment Law Blog: New Legislation Restricts ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.callaborlaw.com/archives/new-laws-legislation-new-legislation-restricts-use-of-mandatory-arbitration-agreements-by-defense-contractors.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7329937</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Labor &amp; Employment Law Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 1020) (http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1020), which would ban pre-dispute mandatory arbitration agreements in non-union employment, remains stalled in Congress. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.callaborlaw.com/archives/new-laws-legislation-new-legislation-restricts-use-of-mandatory-arbitration-agreements-by-defense-contractors.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>S.2838: A bill to give critical access hospitals priority in ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s2838/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-14:/commentary/7539385</id>
    <updated>2010-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Senate Health, Education,... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
(H.R.6126 and S.2838, 110th Cong.) and of 2009 (H.R.1237 and. S.512, 111th Cong.); Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007, (H.R.3010 and S.1782, 109th Cong), and of 2009 (H.R.1020 and S.931, 111th. Cong.); see also Civil Rights Procedures . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s2838/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Feds Taking Steps to Amend Federal Arbitration Act and Overturn ...</title>
    <link href="http://westridgeexecutiveplaza.com/finance/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision.html/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-07:/commentary/7205252</id>
    <updated>2010-01-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WEST RIDGE EXECUTIVE PLAZA </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (H.R. 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the U.S. Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#8220;Penn Plaza&#8221;). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://westridgeexecutiveplaza.com/finance/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision.html/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR3548 - OpenCongress - Track bills, votes, senators, and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-28:/commentary/7100988</id>
    <updated>2009-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Top 20 Bills Most Written... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 3548 &#8211; Extension of Unemployment Insurance Benefits * H.R. 1020 &#8211; The Arbitration Fairness Act (pending) * AB 1000 &#8211; Mandatory Paid Sick Days (pending). Immigration Update. * Updated I-9 Form * DHS Rescinds &#8220;No Match&#8221; Rule . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alaska Employment Law</title>
    <link href="http://www.akemplaw.com/wiki/2009/12/29/the-breadth-of-the-franken-amendment/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-28:/commentary/7100987</id>
    <updated>2009-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alaska Employment Law </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Last year, Congress began consideration of the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, H.R. 1020, introduced on February 12, 2009. If passed, the AFA would preclude any pre-dispute agreement to arbitrate employment, civil rights, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.akemplaw.com/wiki/2009/12/29/the-breadth-of-the-franken-amendment/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>California Beaches Blog &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Top Ten Employer Pitfalls ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.beachcalifornia.com/blog/?p=3889" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-28:/commentary/7100986</id>
    <updated>2009-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Beaches Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 1020 &#8211; The Arbitration Fairness Act (pending) * AB 1000 &#8211; Mandatory Paid Sick Days (pending). Immigration Update. * Updated I-9 Form * DHS Rescinds &#8220;No Match&#8221; Rule * E-Verify &#8211; how does it work? When is it required? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.beachcalifornia.com/blog/?p=3889&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Next Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act?</title>
    <link href="http://www.ogletreedeakins.com/publications/index.cfm?Fuseaction=PubDetail&amp;amp;publicationid=1048" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7194074</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Federal Employment Law Articles </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Circuit City would be reversed by the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R.1020/S.931), which prohibits mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreements for employment, consumer, or franchise disputes, or disputes arising under civil ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ogletreedeakins.com/publications/index.cfm?Fuseaction=PubDetail&amp;amp;publicationid=1048&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Defense Appropriations Bill Restricts Federal Defense Contractors ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.littler.com/PressPublications/Lists/ASAPs/DispAsaps.aspx?id=1455&amp;amp;asapType=National" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-26:/commentary/8684526</id>
    <updated>2009-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Resources Articles - HR Articles </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Whether it is a precursor to the passage of the proposed Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 931/H.R. 1020) which would prohibit implementation of mandatory pre-dispute employment arbitration agreements or the end of Congressional efforts to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.littler.com/PressPublications/Lists/ASAPs/DispAsaps.aspx?id=1455&amp;amp;asapType=National&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Defense Appropriations Bill Restricts Federal Defense Contractors ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.littler.com/PressPublications/Lists/ASAPs/DispForm.aspx?ID=1455" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-26:/commentary/7386246</id>
    <updated>2009-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Resources Articles - HR Articles </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Whether it is a precursor to the passage of the proposed Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 931/H.R. 1020) which would prohibit implementation of mandatory pre-dispute employment arbitration agreements or the end of Congressional efforts to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.littler.com/PressPublications/Lists/ASAPs/DispForm.aspx?ID=1455&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Littler - Press Releases, Media Advisories, and Newsletters</title>
    <link href="http://www.littler.com/PressPublications/Lists/ASAPs/DispASAPs.aspx?id=1455" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-26:/commentary/7128432</id>
    <updated>2009-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Resources Articles - HR Articles </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Whether it is a precursor to the passage of the proposed Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 931/H.R. 1020) which would prohibit implementation of mandatory pre-dispute employment arbitration agreements or the end of Congressional efforts to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.littler.com/PressPublications/Lists/ASAPs/DispASAPs.aspx?id=1455&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Vote Will Hold Military Contractors Accountable, Protect ...</title>
    <link href="http://bbvm.wordpress.com/2009/12/26/senate-vote-will-hold-military-contractors-accountable-protect-employees-who-are-victims-of-sexual-assault/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-25:/commentary/7080796</id>
    <updated>2009-12-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Big Bear Observation Post </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Public Citizen supports the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020/S. 1782), which would end the use of forced arbitration in employment and consumer contracts. We urge Congress to restore access to justice for all employees and consumers ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bbvm.wordpress.com/2009/12/26/senate-vote-will-hold-military-contractors-accountable-protect-employees-who-are-victims-of-sexual-assault/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress Takes Critical Step in Halting Abusive Forced ...</title>
    <link href="http://voices.injuryboard.com/miscellaneous/congress-takes-small-step-in-halting-abusive-forced-arbitrations.aspx?googleid=275990" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7034407</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Voices </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Two bills now face Congress that would broaden the scope of protection from these abusive practices: The bipartisan Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 931 / H.R. 1020), sponsored by Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) and Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.injuryboard.com/miscellaneous/congress-takes-small-step-in-halting-abusive-forced-arbitrations.aspx?googleid=275990&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AAJ clocks in on Court Secrecy &amp;amp; Forced Arbitration&#8230;. &#171; Let ...</title>
    <link href="http://familycourtmatters.wordpress.com/2009/12/18/aaj-clocks-in-on-court-secrecy-forced-arbitration/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6982338</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Let'sGetHonestBlog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Jamie will testify tomorrow at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in support of the bipartisan Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 931 / H.R. 1020) at 10am in 226 Dirksen. Sponsored by Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) and Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://familycourtmatters.wordpress.com/2009/12/18/aaj-clocks-in-on-court-secrecy-forced-arbitration/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>More than 125500 tell Chamber of Commerce: Stop protecting rapists ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fairarbitrationnow.org/node/157" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/7065443</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fair Arbitration Now - Fair Contracts, Fair Courts </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Nobody should have to give up their right to go to court if harmed by a company as a condition for a contract. Congress now needs to pass the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020 / S. 931) and end forced arbitration once and for all. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fairarbitrationnow.org/node/157&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>More than 125500 tell Chamber of Commerce: Stop protecting rapists ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fairarbitrationnow.org/content/more-125500-tell-chamber-commerce-stop-protecting-rapists" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/7010348</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fair Arbitration Now - Fair Contracts, Fair Courts </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Nobody should have to give up their right to go to court if harmed by a company as a condition for a contract. Congress now needs to pass the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020 / S. 931) and end forced arbitration once and for all. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fairarbitrationnow.org/content/more-125500-tell-chamber-commerce-stop-protecting-rapists&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>More than 125500 tell Chamber of Commerce: Stop protecting rapists!</title>
    <link href="http://citizenvox.org/2009/12/17/more-than-125500-tell-chamber-of-commerce-stop-protecting-rapists/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6973055</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Nobody should have to give up their right to go to court if harmed by a company as a condition for a contract. Congress now needs to pass the Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 1020 / S. 931) and end forced arbitration once and for all. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://citizenvox.org/2009/12/17/more-than-125500-tell-chamber-of-commerce-stop-protecting-rapists/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>2009 US Legislation on Arbitration and Mediation</title>
    <link href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=6789" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/6962011</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Disputing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House version: HR 1020 and Status. The Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 would amend the National Labor Relations Act to require first mediation and then binding arbitration if both parties are unable to reach an agreement within a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=6789&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Penn Plaza Decision Forcing Employees to Arbitrate Discrimination ...</title>
    <link href="http://pennreelfishing.com/2009/12/penn-fishing-reels/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6846111</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>pennreelfishing.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (HR 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the US.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pennreelfishing.com/2009/12/penn-fishing-reels/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Florida Arbitration Law . com - Post details: Arbitration Fairness ...</title>
    <link href="http://floridaarbitrationlaw.com/blogs/index.php?blog=5&amp;amp;title=arbitration_fairness_act_of_2009_h_r_102_93&amp;amp;more=1&amp;amp;c=1&amp;amp;tb=1&amp;amp;pb=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-21:/commentary/6754962</id>
    <updated>2009-11-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Florida Arbitration Law . com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While HR 1020 does have a number of supporters, at least according to THOMAS, it has not moved significantly since the beginning of the year. A search on Google News for any update on the proposed Act yields little to no information. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://floridaarbitrationlaw.com/blogs/index.php?blog=5&amp;amp;title=arbitration_fairness_act_of_2009_h_r_102_93&amp;amp;more=1&amp;amp;c=1&amp;amp;tb=1&amp;amp;pb=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Consumer Rebel</title>
    <link href="http://roperlaw.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/13/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-20:/commentary/7279938</id>
    <updated>2009-11-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Consumer Rebel </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congress is addressing the issue again this year in HR 1020. The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 is still in committee at this writing. It has almost 100 congressional sponsors and will make compulsory arbitration clauses in consumer, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://roperlaw.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/13/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Keeping Informed on Arbitration Issues in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://ctemployeerightsblog.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/keeping-informed-on-arbitration-issues-in-congress/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6754963</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Connecticut Employee Rights Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A similar bill (HR 1020) was proposed on March 16, 2009, in the House of Representatives by Representative Henry Johnson (D-GA). While the text is not precisely the same, this House bill similarly prohibits predispute arbitration ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ctemployeerightsblog.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/keeping-informed-on-arbitration-issues-in-congress/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.4115: Open Access to Courts Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4115/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/9757280</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D, NY-8] </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
S.1504 Notice Pleading Resto... 2 &amp;middot; H.R.1723 Family Leave Insuranc... 1 &amp;middot; H.R.1874 Patriot Corporations ... 1 &amp;middot; H.R.1020 Arbitration Fairness ... 1 &amp;middot; H.R.1664 Grayson-Himes Pay For. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4115/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Support The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 | Blue MauMau</title>
    <link href="http://www.bluemaumau.org/support_arbitration_fairness_act_2009" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6681183</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (Bill H.R. 1020 111th Congress 2009) recognizes that many years ago, when Congress initially approved arbitration as a way of resolving civil cases, Congress was assuming that the parties to an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bluemaumau.org/support_arbitration_fairness_act_2009&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - H.R. 1020 Gaining Momentum ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=6206" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6655992</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Disputing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Karl Bayer and I were discussing the latest bill tracking report for the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009. This act would ban mandatory pre-dispute arbitration in employment, consumer, and franchise contracts. (House version: H.R. 1020 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=6206&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Urge Congress to Keep Franchisee Protections in the Arbitration ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ddifo.org/urge-congress-to-keep-franchisee-protections-in-the-arbitration-fairness-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6655993</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dunkin Donuts Independent Franchise Owners </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
DDIFO has received has received news from the Coalition of Franchisee Associations that the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020) is in danger of having the provisions protecting franchisees removed. If omitted, the Arbitration Fairness ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ddifo.org/urge-congress-to-keep-franchisee-protections-in-the-arbitration-fairness-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>OLPC shakeup: dual-screen XO-2 out, ARM-based XO 1.75 in</title>
    <link href="http://www.ccortez.com/olpc-shakeup-dual-screen-xo-2-out-arm-based-xo-175-in/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6846112</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CCORTEZ - Tech News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
SBG_CEO : RT @DonPhilbin: RT @ewusiak: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R. 1020 / S 931) May Get a Boost from Jones v. Halliburton http://bit. ... Updated : 27 November 2009, 11:04 am | Reply | View Tweet ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ccortez.com/olpc-shakeup-dual-screen-xo-2-out-arm-based-xo-175-in/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Does Not Have Three Million Members</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/27/us-chamber-of-commerce-do_n_335157.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6504163</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Huffington Post | Full News Feed </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R.1020 111 Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 15 H.R.1237 111 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 13. S.512 111 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act 13. S.386 111 Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 12 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/27/us-chamber-of-commerce-do_n_335157.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Law360 Quotes The Employment Law Group&#174; Law Firm on Proposed ...</title>
    <link href="http://employmentlawgroupblog.com/2009/10/26/law360-quotes-the-employment-law-group%C2%AE-law-firm-on-proposed-arbitration-fairness-act-of-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6504164</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Whistleblower Law Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In an article titled, &#8220;Congress May Affect Arbitration More Than High Court,&#8221; Law360 reports on the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 931, H.R. 1020). The article discusses the potential broad impact of the legislation and compares ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://employmentlawgroupblog.com/2009/10/26/law360-quotes-the-employment-law-group%C2%AE-law-firm-on-proposed-arbitration-fairness-act-of-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Employment Law Center: Legislators Seek to Dismantle Alternative ...</title>
    <link href="http://employmentlawcenter.blogspot.com/2009/10/legislators-seek-to-dismantle.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6439193</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Employment Law Center </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
S. 931/HR 1020, which seeks to make these changes can be found at: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&amp;amp;docid=f:s931is.txt.pdf and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://employmentlawcenter.blogspot.com/2009/10/legislators-seek-to-dismantle.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pending US Legislation on Arbitration and Mediation: Update</title>
    <link href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=5822" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6408659</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Disputing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House version: HR 1020 and Status. The Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 would amend the National Labor Relations Act to require first mediation and then binding arbitration if both parties are unable to reach an agreement within a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=5822&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>S.1782: Federal Judiciary Administrative Improvements Act of 2009 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1782/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/7522028</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Senate Judiciary - Major... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Public Citizen supports the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020/S. 1782), which would end the use of forced arbitration in employment and consumer contracts. We urge Congress to restore access to justice for all employees and consumers ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1782/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Forced Arbitration in Virginia - MHLRT Blogs</title>
    <link href="http://www.mhlrt.com/blog/2009/10/forced-arbitration-in-virginia.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6336962</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MHLRT Blogs </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Jamie Leigh Jones is testifying today in support of the bipartisan Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 931 / H.R. 1020). The Act would ensure that the decision to arbitrate is made voluntarily and after a dispute has arisen, so corporations ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mhlrt.com/blog/2009/10/forced-arbitration-in-virginia.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Attorneys Weigh in on US Supreme Court Rejection of Coffee Beanery ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bluemaumau.org/8018/attorneys_weigh_us_supreme_court_rejection_coffee_beanery_case" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6346531</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Will this Supreme Court decision have an impact on the Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 1020), which would give a franchisee the ability to decide after a dispute whether they wanted to go through arbitration or not? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bluemaumau.org/8018/attorneys_weigh_us_supreme_court_rejection_coffee_beanery_case&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>IAA Supports Obama on Banning Mandatory Securities Arbitration</title>
    <link href="http://legalinternetmarketing.typepad.com/legal_news/2009/10/iaa-supports-obama-on-banning-mandatory-securities-arbitration.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6609031</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Legal News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (HR 1020 and S. 931) was introduced earlier in the year by Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., and by Sen. Russell Feingold, D-Wis. The legislation would ban mandatory arbitration clauses widely used in many ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://legalinternetmarketing.typepad.com/legal_news/2009/10/iaa-supports-obama-on-banning-mandatory-securities-arbitration.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>IAA Supports Banning Mandatory Securities Arbitration - Securities ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.securitiesarbitrationlawblog.com/?p=500" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6325213</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Securities Law News Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R. 1020 and S. 931) was introduced earlier in the year by Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., and by Sen. Russell Feingold, D-Wis. The legislation would ban mandatory arbitration clauses widely used in many ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.securitiesarbitrationlawblog.com/?p=500&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>S.1756: Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - U.S. ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1756/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/9757282</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Senate Health, Education,... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bills, People, Issues. H.R.3721 Protecting Older Work... 6 &amp;middot; H.R.1409 Employee Free Choice ... 4 &amp;middot; S.560 Employee Free Choice ... 4 &amp;middot; H.R.2460 Healthy Families Act. 4 &amp;middot; H.R.1020 Arbitration Fairness . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1756/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>2009 Mid-Term Federal Legislative Update</title>
    <link href="http://www.worldofworklawblog.com/2009/09/articles/news/2009-midterm-federal-legislative-update/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6797795</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>World of Work </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1020, S. 931: The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009. Would amend the Federal Arbitration Act to prohibit mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration agreements in employment. HR 2570: The Working Adequate Gains for Employment In Services ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.worldofworklawblog.com/2009/09/articles/news/2009-midterm-federal-legislative-update/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Congressional Hearing | &#226;&#8364;&#339;Mandatory Binding Arbitration - Is ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=5242" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6126256</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Disputing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Henry C. &#226;&#8364;&#339;Hank&#226;&#8364;* Johnson (D-GA), sponsor of H.R. 1020 (a.k.a. &#226;&#8364;&#339;Arbitration Fairness Act&#226;&#8364;*). The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 would ban mandatory pre-dispute arbitration in employment, consumer, and franchise contracts. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=5242&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Thieves in the Temple.: of unearned money, unearned &amp;quot;rights,&amp;quot; and ...</title>
    <link href="http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2009/09/of-unearned-money-unearned-rights-and-unearned-honors.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6126259</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thieves in the Temple. </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Meanwhile, the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020/S. 931) would essentially outlaw forced arbitration contracts in civil rights, consumer, employment, and franchisee disputes, though it would still permit voluntary arbitration to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2009/09/of-unearned-money-unearned-rights-and-unearned-honors.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>September 15 roundup</title>
    <link href="http://overlawyered.com/2009/09/september-15-roundup-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6117056</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Overlawyered </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Tuesday, September 15, House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law, &amp;quot;Mandatory Binding Arbitration - Is it Fair and Voluntary?&amp;quot; Witnesses include Rep. Hank Johnson (D-FL), sponsor of H.R. 1020,... [&#226;&#8364;&#166;] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://overlawyered.com/2009/09/september-15-roundup-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>On the Hill this week, hearings on arbitration, Stoneridge</title>
    <link href="http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2009/09/on-the-hill-thi.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6126258</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PointOfLaw Forum </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hank Johnson (D-FL), sponsor of HR 1020, to outlaw predispute arbitration in consumer contracts. Also: Alison Hirschel, National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care; Stuart T. Rossman, National Consumer Law Center; Stephen J. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2009/09/on-the-hill-thi.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&#226;&#8364;&#339;Court: Employer must pay for weight-loss surgery&#226;&#8364;*</title>
    <link href="http://overlawyered.com/2009/09/court-employer-must-pay-for-weight-loss-surgery/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6126257</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Overlawyered </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Tuesday, September 15, House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law, &amp;quot;Mandatory Binding Arbitration - Is it Fair and Voluntary?&amp;quot; Witnesses include Rep. Hank Johnson (D-FL), sponsor of H.R. 1020,... [&#226;&#8364;&#166;] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://overlawyered.com/2009/09/court-employer-must-pay-for-weight-loss-surgery/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Crazy Physics Nerd: Mandatory Binding Arbitration</title>
    <link href="http://crazyphysicsnerd.blogspot.com/2009/09/mandatory-binding-arbitration.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-12:/commentary/6108003</id>
    <updated>2009-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Crazy Physics Nerd </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am writing to urge you to support the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 931 / H. R. 1020), which is currently with the Committee on the Judiciary. This is an important piece of legislation to protect consumers, who do not have the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://crazyphysicsnerd.blogspot.com/2009/09/mandatory-binding-arbitration.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Journal blogger&amp;#39;s poll on med-mal</title>
    <link href="http://overlawyered.com/2009/09/national-journal-bloggers-poll-on-med-mal/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6152285</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Overlawyered </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Tuesday, September 15, House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law, &amp;quot;Mandatory Binding Arbitration - Is it Fair and Voluntary?&amp;quot; Witnesses include Rep. Hank Johnson (D-FL), sponsor of H.R. 1020,... [&#226;&#8364;&#166;] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://overlawyered.com/2009/09/national-journal-bloggers-poll-on-med-mal/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>September 11 roundup</title>
    <link href="http://overlawyered.com/2009/09/september-11-roundup-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6204203</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Overlawyered </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House Ways &amp;amp; Means &#226;&#8364;&#8221; yep, Charlie Rangel&amp;#39;s own &#226;&#8364;&#8221; passes bill slamming taxpayers for innocent errors [James Peaslee, WSJ, via Alkon]; Must protect the children! &#226;&#8364;&#339;Parents banned from British school sports event&#226;&#8364;* [Common Room] Afte&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://overlawyered.com/2009/09/september-11-roundup-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alaska Employment Law</title>
    <link href="http://www.akemplaw.com/wiki/2009/09/10/9th-cir-enforceability-of-arbitration-terms/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6080156</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alaska Employment Law </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congress is now considering the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, H.R. 1020, introduced on February 12, 2009. If passed, the AFA would preclude any pre-dispute agreement to arbitrate employment, civil rights, or consumer disputes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.akemplaw.com/wiki/2009/09/10/9th-cir-enforceability-of-arbitration-terms/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&#226;&#8364;&#339;In $2.9 M &amp;#39;Blast Fax&amp;#39; Settlement, Plaintiffs Get Coupons and ...</title>
    <link href="http://overlawyered.com/2009/09/in-2-9-m-blast-fax-settlement-plaintiffs-get-coupons-and-lawyers-get-cash/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6144008</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Overlawyered </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Tuesday, September 15, House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law, &amp;quot;Mandatory Binding Arbitration - Is it Fair and Voluntary?&amp;quot; Witnesses include Rep. Hank Johnson (D-FL), sponsor of H.R. 1020,... [&#226;&#8364;&#166;] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://overlawyered.com/2009/09/in-2-9-m-blast-fax-settlement-plaintiffs-get-coupons-and-lawyers-get-cash/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pending Legislation on US Alternative Dispute Resolution: Update</title>
    <link href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=4765" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/6011179</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Disputing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House version: HR 1020 and Status. The Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 would amend the National Labor Relations Act to require first mediation and then binding arbitration if both parties are unable to reach an agreement within a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=4765&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Business Conflict Blog &#194;&#187; ABA Resolution on &#226;&#8364;&#339;Fairness in ...</title>
    <link href="http://businessconflictmanagement.com/blog/2009/08/aba-resolution-on-fairness-in-arbitration-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/5939960</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Conflict Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1020 was introduced in the House of Representatives in the 111th Congress in February 2009 by Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA) and has gathered 57 cosponsors. Senator Russell Feingold (D-WI) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://businessconflictmanagement.com/blog/2009/08/aba-resolution-on-fairness-in-arbitration-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Now Bank of America drops arbitration, appetites for bills whetted</title>
    <link href="http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2009/08/now-bank-of-ame.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-14:/commentary/5874565</id>
    <updated>2009-08-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PointOfLaw Forum </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bills to outlaw pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts are HR 1020, and S. 931, the Fairness in Arbitration Act. More from Public Citizen, leader of the Fair Arbitration Now Coalition. By &amp;quot;fair&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;now&amp;quot; they mean &amp;quot;no m&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2009/08/now-bank-of-ame.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bank of America Drops &amp;quot;you can&amp;#39;t sue me&amp;quot; clause contained in ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.givemebackmycredit.com/blog/2009/08/bank-of-america-drops-you-cant.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-13:/commentary/5841027</id>
    <updated>2009-08-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Denise Richardson </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... clauses in consumer, employment, and franchisee contracts.&amp;quot; MORE &amp;middot; Write to Congress and ask your reps to pass the Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 1020, S. 931) and the Fairness In Nursing Home Arbitration Act (HR 1237, S. 512). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.givemebackmycredit.com/blog/2009/08/bank-of-america-drops-you-cant.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Arbitration Exposed As Being Controlled By Big Business</title>
    <link href="http://www.georgiainjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/arbitration_exposed_as_being_c.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-29:/commentary/5755332</id>
    <updated>2009-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Georgia Injury Lawyer Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 1020 and S. 931) would do just that. In addition, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act (HR 3126) would create an agency empowered to protect consumers from forced arbitration in contracts for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.georgiainjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/arbitration_exposed_as_being_c.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Contra arbitration: AG lawsuit, House hearing, now class-action</title>
    <link href="http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2009/07/contra-arbitrat.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-29:/commentary/5731251</id>
    <updated>2009-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PointOfLaw Forum </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Oh yes, it's Congressional action. From the American Association of Justice, a news release, &quot;Legislation Critical In Settling Arbitration Landscape.&quot; The bills to ban pre-dispute consumer arbitration are HR 1020 and S. 931. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2009/07/contra-arbitrat.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.3377: Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhancement ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3377/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-28:/commentary/9757278</id>
    <updated>2009-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Top 20 Bills Most Written... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bills, People, Issues. H.R.2454 American Clean Energ... 2 &amp;middot; H.R.308 Hurricane and Tornado... 2 &amp;middot; H.R.1174 FEMA Independence Act... 2 &amp;middot; H.R.3635 Disaster Relief and R... 2 &amp;middot; H.R.1020 Arbitration Fairness . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3377/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wisconsin Law Journal &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Arbitration awards across ...</title>
    <link href="http://wislawjournal.com/blog/2009/07/27/arbitration-awards-across-the-country-may-be-set-aside/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-26:/commentary/9151570</id>
    <updated>2009-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WLJ Legal News News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Lawmakers introduced the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 in the House (H.R. 1020) and Senate (S. 931) earlier this year. The bill would prohibit pre-dispute mandatory binding arbitration in most contracts, but the measure has not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wislawjournal.com/blog/2009/07/27/arbitration-awards-across-the-country-may-be-set-aside/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wisconsin Law Journal - Article</title>
    <link href="http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm?recID=74034" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-26:/commentary/5765241</id>
    <updated>2009-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WLJ Legal News News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Lawmakers introduced the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 in the House (H.R. 1020) and Senate (S. 931) earlier this year. The bill would prohibit pre-dispute mandatory binding arbitration in most contracts, but the measure has not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm?recID=74034&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wisconsin Law Journal - Article</title>
    <link href="http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/07/27/Arbitration-awards-across-the-country-may-be-set-aside" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-26:/commentary/5709681</id>
    <updated>2009-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WLJ Legal News News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Lawmakers introduced the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 in the House (H.R. 1020) and Senate (S. 931) earlier this year. The bill would prohibit pre-dispute mandatory binding arbitration in most contracts, but the measure has not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/07/27/Arbitration-awards-across-the-country-may-be-set-aside&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bad Builder Blog &#194;&#187; Is the sham of mandatory consumer arbitration ...</title>
    <link href="http://hadd.com.wh.esosoft.net/blog/?p=56=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-22:/commentary/6052567</id>
    <updated>2009-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bad Builder Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 931 / H.R. 1020) would ensure that any decision to enter into arbitration by a consumer is voluntary, and not forced on them by the fine print of a contract and the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hadd.com.wh.esosoft.net/blog/?p=56=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>4 Threats to PSFI - Article - PowerSports F&amp;I</title>
    <link href="http://www.powersports-fi.com/Article/Story/2009/07/4-Threats-to-PSFI.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-22:/commentary/5731250</id>
    <updated>2009-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PowerSports F&amp;I Magazine </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 1020) would ban pre-dispute mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer and franchise agreements. It would also give courts sole jurisdiction over the validity or enforceability of an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.powersports-fi.com/Article/Story/2009/07/4-Threats-to-PSFI.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Is the sham of mandatory consumer arbitration crumbling?</title>
    <link href="http://hadd.com.wh.esosoft.net/blog/?p=56" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-22:/commentary/5651714</id>
    <updated>2009-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bad Builder Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931 / HR 1020) would ensure that any decision to enter into arbitration by a consumer is voluntary, and not forced on them by the fine print of a contract and the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hadd.com.wh.esosoft.net/blog/?p=56&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Arbitration Firm Agrees to Settle False Advertising Case This ...</title>
    <link href="http://traderegulation.blogspot.com/2009/07/arbitration-firm-agrees-to-settle-false.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-20:/commentary/5625148</id>
    <updated>2009-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trade Regulation Talk </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931/HR 1020) would invalidate every pre-dispute contractual arbitration agreement that is part of a consumer, financial or franchise dispute. The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512/HR 1237) would eliminate pre-dispute ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://traderegulation.blogspot.com/2009/07/arbitration-firm-agrees-to-settle-false.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NAF Settlement Underscores Need for Congress to Pass Arbitration ...</title>
    <link href="http://georgiajustice.blogspot.com/2009/07/naf-settlement-underscores-need-for.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/5625150</id>
    <updated>2009-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Protecting Civil Justice </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931 / HR 1020), sponsored by Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) and Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), would ensure that the decision to arbitrate is made voluntarily and after a dispute has arisen, so corporations cannot manipulate the arbitration ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://georgiajustice.blogspot.com/2009/07/naf-settlement-underscores-need-for.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Consumer arbitration in retreat</title>
    <link href="http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2009/07/consumer-arbitr.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/5625149</id>
    <updated>2009-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PointOfLaw Forum </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931 and HR 1020), and legislation limited to nursing home arbitration. Public Citizen, another anti-arbitration campaigner, called the settlement &quot;a tremendous win&quot; for consumers. Attorney General Swanson gets to take a DC victory lap ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2009/07/consumer-arbitr.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Arbitration Forum ends consumer arbitration business ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lawmemo.com/arbitrationblog/2009/07/national_arbitr_1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/5606687</id>
    <updated>2009-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LawMemo Arbitration Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 931/H.R. 1020) would invalidate every pre-dispute contractual arbitration agreement that is part of a consumer, financial or franchise dispute &#226;&#8364;&#8220; in effect, every contract. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lawmemo.com/arbitrationblog/2009/07/national_arbitr_1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PIN Debit Payments Blog: National Arbitration Forum Pulling from ...</title>
    <link href="http://pindebit.blogspot.com/2009/07/national-arbitration-forum-pulling-from.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/5596676</id>
    <updated>2009-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HomeATM </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 931/H.R. 1020) would invalidate every pre-dispute contractual arbitration agreement that is part of a consumer, financial or franchise dispute &#226;&#8364;&#8220; in effect, every contract. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pindebit.blogspot.com/2009/07/national-arbitration-forum-pulling-from.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FMD Consumer Blog | National Arbitration Forum [NAF] to Cease ...</title>
    <link href="http://fmdconsumer.com/post/2009/07/19/National-Arbitration-Forum-NAF-to-Cease-Administering-All-Consumer-Arbitrations.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-18:/commentary/7804713</id>
    <updated>2009-07-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FMD Consumer Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 931/H.R. 1020) would invalidate every pre-dispute contractual arbitration agreement that is part of a consumer, financial or franchise dispute &#8211; in effect, every contract. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fmdconsumer.com/post/2009/07/19/National-Arbitration-Forum-NAF-to-Cease-Administering-All-Consumer-Arbitrations.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Arbitration Forum [NAF] to Cease Administering All ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fivemilliondots.com/post/2009/07/19/National-Arbitration-Forum-NAF-to-Cease-Administering-All-Consumer-Arbitrations.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-18:/commentary/6028769</id>
    <updated>2009-07-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FMD Consumer Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931/HR 1020) would invalidate every pre-dispute contractual arbitration agreement that is part of a consumer, financial or franchise dispute &#226;&#8364;&#8220; in effect, every contract. The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fivemilliondots.com/post/2009/07/19/National-Arbitration-Forum-NAF-to-Cease-Administering-All-Consumer-Arbitrations.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NAF Settlement Underscores Need for Congress to Pass Arbitration ...</title>
    <link href="http://nowthenminnesota.com/article.cfm/id/647058" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-18:/commentary/5939961</id>
    <updated>2009-07-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nowthen Minnesota </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bipartisan Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 931 / H.R. 1020), sponsored by Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) and Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), would ensure that the decision to arbitrate is made voluntarily and after a dispute has arisen, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nowthenminnesota.com/article.cfm/id/647058&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Arbitration Fairness Act's Unintended Consequences | Zamansky ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.zamansky.com/blog/2009/07/the-arbitration-fairness-act%E2%80%99s-unintended-consequences.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-16:/commentary/5606688</id>
    <updated>2009-07-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Zamansky &amp; Associates </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am referring to HR 1020, also known as the Arbitration Fairness Act (AFA). In short, the AFA would put an end to what's known as pre-dispute arbitration agreements. While this may have looked like a good idea on paper, it actually has ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.zamansky.com/blog/2009/07/the-arbitration-fairness-act%E2%80%99s-unintended-consequences.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>MANN BRACKEN in the headlines again with National Arbitration ...</title>
    <link href="http://nextlevelunlimited.net/blog/mann-bracken-in-the-headlines-again-with-national-arbitration-forum-naf/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-15:/commentary/6117057</id>
    <updated>2009-07-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Debt Elimination and Credit Restoration </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 931/H.R. 1020) would invalidate every pre-dispute contractual arbitration agreement that is part of a consumer, financial or franchise dispute - in effect, every contract. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nextlevelunlimited.net/blog/mann-bracken-in-the-headlines-again-with-national-arbitration-forum-naf/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Employee Compelled to Arbitrate Discrimination Claims Where He ...</title>
    <link href="http://primafacielaw.blogspot.com/2009/07/employee-compelled-to-arbitrate.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5560337</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Prima Facie Law Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Caveat: keep your eyes on the progress of the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (HR 1020 and S.931) introduced by US Congressman Hank Johnson and also by US Senator Russ Feingold. If enacted into law, the AFA would amend the FAA to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://primafacielaw.blogspot.com/2009/07/employee-compelled-to-arbitrate.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>An attorney general stands up to the credit industry. (Hint: No ...</title>
    <link href="http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/theslant/blog/2009/07/_by_denise_richardson_it_1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5550801</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Slant </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Send a message to your Representative and tell them to co-sponsor the Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 1020) and while you are at it, urge them to support the Consumer Financial Protection Agency! Denise Richardson, whose picture graces ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/theslant/blog/2009/07/_by_denise_richardson_it_1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Protecting Civil Justice: Consumer Financial Protection Agency ...</title>
    <link href="http://georgiajustice.blogspot.com/2009/07/consumer-financial-protection-agency.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5542452</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Protecting Civil Justice </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bipartisan Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 931 / H.R. 1020), sponsored by Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) and Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), would ensure that the decision to arbitrate is made voluntarily and after a dispute has arisen, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://georgiajustice.blogspot.com/2009/07/consumer-financial-protection-agency.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Employee Compelled to Arbitrate Discrimination Claims Where He ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.primafacielaw.com/2009/07/articles/compel-arbitration/employee-compelled-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-where-he-failed-to-optout-of-employers-arbitration-program/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/commentary/5651715</id>
    <updated>2009-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prima Facie Law Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Caveat: keep your eyes on the progress of the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (HR 1020 and S.931) introduced by US Congressman Hank Johnson and also by US Senator Russ Feingold. If enacted into law, the AFA would amend the FAA to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.primafacielaw.com/2009/07/articles/compel-arbitration/employee-compelled-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-where-he-failed-to-optout-of-employers-arbitration-program/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>4 Threats to F&amp;I - Article - F&amp;I Magazine</title>
    <link href="http://www.fi-magazine.com/Article/Story/2009/07/4-Threats-to-F-I.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/commentary/5550802</id>
    <updated>2009-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>F&amp;I Magazine </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 1020) would ban pre-dispute mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer and franchise agreements. It would also give courts sole jurisdiction over the validity or enforceability of an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fi-magazine.com/Article/Story/2009/07/4-Threats-to-F-I.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take One Step Forward If You Have Never Agreed to Binding ...</title>
    <link href="http://myownterms.com/2009/07/take-one-step-forward-if-you-have-never-agreed-to-binding-arbitration%E2%80%A6-not-so-fast/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/5494026</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MYOWNTERMS.COM </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I encourage you to obtain more information on Mandatory Binding Arbitration and H.R. 1020 and contact your representatives. Also, you should ask when making major purchases or before signing documents, including job and credit card ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://myownterms.com/2009/07/take-one-step-forward-if-you-have-never-agreed-to-binding-arbitration%E2%80%A6-not-so-fast/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Law Journal Article: &#226;&#8364;&#339;Civil Jury Trials RIP? Can it Actually ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=3087" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-03:/commentary/5494025</id>
    <updated>2009-07-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Disputing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
931 and Status; House version: HR 1020 and Status). Judge Furgeson proposes to amend the Federal Arbitration Act: Why not amend the FAA so that all mandatory arbitration agreements are unenforceable if entered into before the actual ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=3087&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pending Legislation to End Mandatory Securities Arbitration ...</title>
    <link href="http://frauddefinition.start4all.com/2009/07/03/pending-legislation-to-end-mandatory-securities-arbitrationinvestment-fraud-lawyer-blog/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-02:/commentary/5466531</id>
    <updated>2009-07-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>fraud definition </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House beak, HR 1020, was introduced away Congressman Hank Johnson of Georgia in March, and the Senate form, S. largely While the House form proposes to choice compulsory arbitration in consumer, turn out and franchise agreements ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://frauddefinition.start4all.com/2009/07/03/pending-legislation-to-end-mandatory-securities-arbitrationinvestment-fraud-lawyer-blog/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pending Legislation to End Mandatory Securities Arbitration ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.investmentfraudlawyerblog.com/2009/07/pending_legislation_to_end_man.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-01:/commentary/5441806</id>
    <updated>2009-07-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Investment Fraud Lawyer Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House bill, H.R. 1020, was introduced by Congressman Hank Johnson of Georgia in March, and the Senate version, S. 931, was introduced by Senator Feingold of Wisconsin in April. While the House version proposes to eliminate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.investmentfraudlawyerblog.com/2009/07/pending_legislation_to_end_man.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mandatory Franchise Dispute Arbitration Under Assault : Dunkin ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ddifo.org/mandatory-franchise-dispute-arbitration-under-assault-by-the-ifa/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-28:/commentary/5449678</id>
    <updated>2009-06-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dunkin Donuts Independent Franchise Owners </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It is our concern that enactment of H.R. 1020 will eliminate arbitration as an alternative to litigation and result in complicated business disputes being dumped into overburdened courts, significantly threatening the franchise model. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ddifo.org/mandatory-franchise-dispute-arbitration-under-assault-by-the-ifa/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mandatory Franchise Dispute Arbitration Under Assault | Business ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.allbusiness.com/legal/labor-employment-law-alternative-dispute-resolution/12372506-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-24:/commentary/5596677</id>
    <updated>2009-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AllBusiness.com - Business Intelligence </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It is our concern that enactment of H.R. 1020 will eliminate arbitration as an alternative to litigation and result in complicated business disputes being dumped into overburdened courts, significantly threatening the franchise model. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.allbusiness.com/legal/labor-employment-law-alternative-dispute-resolution/12372506-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pending Legislation on Dispute Resolution</title>
    <link href="http://blog.trialalternatives.com/index.php/mediation/pending-legislation-on-dispute-resolution/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-23:/commentary/5494027</id>
    <updated>2009-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Brad&amp;#39;s ADR Blawg </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House version: HR 1020 and Status. The Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 would amend the National Labor Relations Act to require first mediation and then binding arbitration if both parties are unable to reach an agreement within a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.trialalternatives.com/index.php/mediation/pending-legislation-on-dispute-resolution/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pending Legislation on Dispute Resolution</title>
    <link href="http://blog.trialalternatives.com/index.php/news/pending-legislation-on-dispute-resolution/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-23:/commentary/5388451</id>
    <updated>2009-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Brad&amp;#39;s ADR Blawg </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House version: HR 1020 and Status. The Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 would amend the National Labor Relations Act to require first mediation and then binding arbitration if both parties are unable to reach an agreement within a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.trialalternatives.com/index.php/news/pending-legislation-on-dispute-resolution/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Dispute Resolution Legislation: Update</title>
    <link href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=2693" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-22:/commentary/5441807</id>
    <updated>2009-06-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Disputing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House version: HR 1020 and Status. The Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 would amend the National Labor Relations Act to require first mediation and then binding arbitration if both parties are unable to reach an agreement within a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=2693&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Georgia Overturns Arbitration Clause in Nursing Home Contract</title>
    <link href="http://www.ga-nursing-home-lawyer.com/georgia-overturns-arbitration-clause-in-nursing-home-contract" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-22:/commentary/5388452</id>
    <updated>2009-06-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GEORGIA&amp;#39;S NURSING HOME INJURY REPORT </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
You should also take comfort in the fact there is a bill called the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009&#226;&#8364;&#179; (HR 1020) introduced by Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Georgia) that will outlaw the use of arbitration agreements in nursing home contracts. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ga-nursing-home-lawyer.com/georgia-overturns-arbitration-clause-in-nursing-home-contract&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.3010: To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3010/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-21:/commentary/7591585</id>
    <updated>2009-06-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : House Education and Labor... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007, (H.R.3010 and S.1782, 109th Cong), and of 2009 (H.R.1020 and S.931, 111th. Cong.); see also Civil Rights Procedures Protection Act of 1997 (H.R.983 and S.63, 105th Cong.). posted by Ed Slavin @ 12:29 PM ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3010/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Trial Ad (and other) Notes: Arbitration Fairness Act</title>
    <link href="http://trialadnotes.blogspot.com/2009/06/arbitration-fairness-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-10:/commentary/5237158</id>
    <updated>2009-06-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trial Ad (and other) Notes </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
the proposed Arbitration Fairness Act, H.R. 1020. The empirical study of AAA arbitration from the Searle Civil Justice Institute at Northwestern. One of the &quot;key findings&quot; (lifted from the executive summary): ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://trialadnotes.blogspot.com/2009/06/arbitration-fairness-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Is Arbitration Fair to Consumers?</title>
    <link href="http://www.conflictgeek.com/blog/2009/06/10/is-arbitration-fair-to-consumers/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-09:/commentary/5271029</id>
    <updated>2009-06-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All Conflicts Considered </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Later this summer Congress will hear arguments on the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (HR 1020), which would allow for consumers to sue businesses in court rather than be bound to contracts requiring disputes to be resolved through ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.conflictgeek.com/blog/2009/06/10/is-arbitration-fair-to-consumers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Is Arbitration Fair to Consumers?</title>
    <link href="http://www.conflictgeek.com/blog/2009/06/09/is-arbitration-fair-to-consumers/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-08:/commentary/6028770</id>
    <updated>2009-06-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All Conflicts Considered </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Later this summer Congress will hear arguments on the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (HR 1020), which would allow for consumers to sue businesses in court rather than be bound to contracts requiring disputes to be resolved through ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.conflictgeek.com/blog/2009/06/09/is-arbitration-fair-to-consumers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SWAC Girl: Is HR 1020 &quot;fair&quot;?</title>
    <link href="http://swacgirl.blogspot.com/2009/06/is-hr-1020-fair.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-03:/commentary/5179980</id>
    <updated>2009-06-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SWAC Girl </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
However, HR 1020, the Arbitration Fairness Act, would nullify arbitration agreements which exist in potentially millions of consumer, employment, and franchise contracts leaving little recourse than to hire a lawyer and go to court. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://swacgirl.blogspot.com/2009/06/is-hr-1020-fair.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Arbitration Fairness Act Gets Support From NASAA</title>
    <link href="http://www.nuwireinvestor.com/articles/the-arbitration-fairness-act-franchisees-may-no-longer-face-forced-53033.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-02:/commentary/5223709</id>
    <updated>2009-06-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NuWire Investor: Latest News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The North American Securities Administrators Association, NASAA, announced last week that it fully supports the legislation, introduced as S. 931 by Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) and H.R. 1020 by Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nuwireinvestor.com/articles/the-arbitration-fairness-act-franchisees-may-no-longer-face-forced-53033.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NASAA Supports Arbitration Fairness Act : Dunkin Donuts ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ddifo.org/nasaa-supports-arbitration-fairness-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-02:/commentary/5187354</id>
    <updated>2009-06-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dunkin Donuts Independent Franchise Owners </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The North American Securities Administrators Association, NASAA, announced last week that it fully supports the Arbitration Fairness Act, introduced as S. 931 by Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) and H.R. 1020 by Representative Hank Johnson ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ddifo.org/nasaa-supports-arbitration-fairness-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>State Securities Administrators Oppose Forced Arbitration in ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bluemaumau.org/7373/state_securities_administrators_voice_support_federal_bill_outlawing_forced_arbitration_franchise_agreements" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-29:/commentary/5144200</id>
    <updated>2009-05-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Front page News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The North American Securities Administrators Association, NASAA, announced last week that it fully supports the legislation, introduced as S. 931 by Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) and H.R. 1020 by Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bluemaumau.org/7373/state_securities_administrators_voice_support_federal_bill_outlawing_forced_arbitration_franchise_agreements&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Up Next: The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - Law Firm of Baker ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.blik.com/Content.aspx?NodeID=200&amp;amp;PublicationID=619" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-26:/commentary/6946111</id>
    <updated>2009-05-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Resources Articles - HR Articles </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House version of the Act (H.R. 1020) is currently pending before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. Likewise, the Senate version (S.931) is pending before the Senate Judiciary Committee. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blik.com/Content.aspx?NodeID=200&amp;amp;PublicationID=619&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Up Next: The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - Law Firm of Baker ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bakerdonelson.com/Content.aspx?NodeID=200&amp;amp;PublicationID=619" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-26:/commentary/5216012</id>
    <updated>2009-05-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Resources Articles - HR Articles </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House version of the Act (H.R. 1020) is currently pending before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. Likewise, the Senate version (S.931) is pending before the Senate Judiciary Committee. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bakerdonelson.com/Content.aspx?NodeID=200&amp;amp;PublicationID=619&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Up Next: The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - Law Firm of Baker ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bakerdonelson.com/ContentWide.aspx?NodeID=200&amp;amp;PublicationID=619" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-26:/commentary/5199096</id>
    <updated>2009-05-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Resources Articles - HR Articles </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House version of the Act (H.R. 1020) is currently pending before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. Likewise, the Senate version (S.931) is pending before the Senate Judiciary Committee. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bakerdonelson.com/ContentWide.aspx?NodeID=200&amp;amp;PublicationID=619&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NAR Actions at the Mid Year Meetings::CEO Blog::Dulles Area ...</title>
    <link href="http://dullesarea.net/ceo/2009/05/nar-actions-at-the-mid-year-me.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-25:/commentary/5172585</id>
    <updated>2009-05-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CEO Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Oppose federal legislation (H.R. 1020/S. 931) that would eliminate the enforceability of arbitration and other pre-litigation dispute resolution methods in connection with real estate matters. Support legislation reinstating assumable ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dullesarea.net/ceo/2009/05/nar-actions-at-the-mid-year-me.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Impunity Watch: North America: US woman gang-raped in Iraq seeks ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.impunitywatch.com/impunity_watch_north_amer/2009/05/us-woman-gangraped-in-iraq-seeks-justice-by-overcoming-a-mandatory-arbitration-clause.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-22:/commentary/5091085</id>
    <updated>2009-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Impunity Watch: North America </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In response, Georgia Representative Hank Johnson has introduced H.R. 1020, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009.&#226;&#8364;* On 28 April, Jones and others adversely affected by mandatory arbitration clauses lobbied for the act during &#226;&#8364;&#339;Arbitration ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.impunitywatch.com/impunity_watch_north_amer/2009/05/us-woman-gangraped-in-iraq-seeks-justice-by-overcoming-a-mandatory-arbitration-clause.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Securities Law Prof Blog: NASAA Supports Arbitration Fairness Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/securities/2009/05/nasaa-supports-arbitration-fairness-act-of-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-20:/commentary/5070098</id>
    <updated>2009-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Securities Law Prof Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
NASAA today announced its full support of the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 931, H.R. 1020), which seeks to protect the right of Americans to have their day in court by making pre-dispute agreements requiring arbitration for any ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/securities/2009/05/nasaa-supports-arbitration-fairness-act-of-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.2515: Domestic Violence Leave Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2515/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-18:/commentary/9757281</id>
    <updated>2009-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : House Administration -... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Supporting Senator, Supporting Representative. H.R.17 Citizens&amp;#39; Self-Defens... 3 &amp;middot; H.R.2517 Domestic Partnership ... 3 &amp;middot; H.R.197 National Right-to-Car... 2 &amp;middot; S.2 Fair Minimum Wage Act... 2 &amp;middot; H.R.1020 Arbitration Fairness&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2515/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Real Estate Nark: End Forced Arbitration Now, Groups Tell Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestatenark.com/2009/05/end-forced-arbitration-now-groups-tell.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-18:/commentary/5050345</id>
    <updated>2009-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Real Estate Nark </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Fair Arbitration Now Coalition's goal is to pass the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020). Participants represent consumers, employees, homeowners, franchise holders and more. They range from Public Citizen, the National Association ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestatenark.com/2009/05/end-forced-arbitration-now-groups-tell.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>REALTOR&#194;&#174; Magazine-Daily News-Short Sales, Social Media Among ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2009051802" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-17:/commentary/5121656</id>
    <updated>2009-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Real Estate News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Oppose federal legislation (H.R. 1020/S. 931) that would eliminate the enforceability of arbitration and other pre-litigation dispute resolution methods in connection with real estate matters. Support legislation reinstating assumable ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2009051802&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>REALTOR&#194;&#174; Magazine-Daily News-Short Sales, Social Media Dominate ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2009051802?OpenDocument&amp;amp;WT.cg_n=RMO&amp;amp;WT.cg_s=RSSDaily" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-17:/commentary/5042664</id>
    <updated>2009-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Real Estate News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Oppose federal legislation (H.R. 1020/S. 931) that would eliminate the enforceability of arbitration and other pre-litigation dispute resolution methods in connection with real estate matters. Support legislation reinstating assumable ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2009051802?OpenDocument&amp;amp;WT.cg_n=RMO&amp;amp;WT.cg_s=RSSDaily&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Targets Validity of Arbitration Agreements</title>
    <link href="http://www.travellawblog.com/2009/05/federal-bill-targets-validity-of-certain-arbitration-agreements/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5199097</id>
    <updated>2009-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Travel Law Blog.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In what could be a serious and widespread blow to industry, a new federal bill, the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (HR 1020), contemplates that no pre-dispute arbitration agreement would be valid or enforceable if it requires ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.travellawblog.com/2009/05/federal-bill-targets-validity-of-certain-arbitration-agreements/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Targets Validity of Certain Arbitration Agreements</title>
    <link href="http://www.travellawblog.com/?p=148" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5112687</id>
    <updated>2009-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Travel Law Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In what could be a serious and widespread blow to industry, a new federal bill, the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (HR 1020), contemplates that no pre-dispute arbitration agreement would be valid or enforceable if it requires ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.travellawblog.com/?p=148&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Feds Taking Steps to Amend Federal Arbitration Act and Overturn ...</title>
    <link href="http://privateinvestigatoralert.info/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5059511</id>
    <updated>2009-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Private Investigator Alert </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
FEDS TAKING STEPS TO AMEND FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT AND OVERTURN PENN PLAZA DECISION. If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (HR 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the US ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://privateinvestigatoralert.info/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Paycheck and Arbitration &quot;Fairness&quot; Legislation May Create Major ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.elinfonet.com/newscount.php?popID=8121" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5059510</id>
    <updated>2009-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Federal Employment Law Articles </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Two pieces of legislation are currently pending in Congress that may create significant developments in the employer-employee relationship. First, the Paycheck Fairness Act (HR 12 and S. 182) would amend the Equal Pay Act in order to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.elinfonet.com/newscount.php?popID=8121&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>McGuireWoods LLP | News</title>
    <link href="http://www.mcguirewoods.com/news-resources/item.asp?item=3955" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5050343</id>
    <updated>2009-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Federal Employment Law Articles </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Second, the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R. 1020 and S. 931) would amend the Federal Arbitration Act so that mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer and franchise agreements are unenforceable. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mcguirewoods.com/news-resources/item.asp?item=3955&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Feds Taking Steps to Amend Federal Arbitration Act and Overturn ...</title>
    <link href="http://privateinvestigatorguide.info/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5006397</id>
    <updated>2009-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Private Investigator Guide </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
FEDS TAKING STEPS TO AMEND FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT AND OVERTURN PENN PLAZA DECISION If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (HR 1020) passes it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://privateinvestigatorguide.info/feds-taking-steps-to-amend-federal-arbitration-act-and-overturn-penn-plaza-decision&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Coffee Beanery Petitions Supreme Court Addresses Big Issues on ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bluemaumau.org/7299/coffee_beanery_petitions_supreme_court_addresses_big_issues_arbitration" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5000892</id>
    <updated>2009-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Franchise News - Journal for franchisees... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
coffeebeanery_supremecourt ANN ARBOR, Mich. &#226;&#8364;&#8220; On Tuesday the Coffee Beanery, through lead counsel William L. Killion of Faegre &amp; Benson, filed its petition to the US Supreme Court requesting its review of a case between Coffee Beanery ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bluemaumau.org/7299/coffee_beanery_petitions_supreme_court_addresses_big_issues_arbitration&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Legal Alert: Legislative Update - Recently Introduced Legislation ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fordharrison.com/shownews.aspx?show=4841" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-12:/commentary/5421213</id>
    <updated>2009-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Federal Employment Law Articles </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It is almost identical to H.R. 1020, discussed in our February 19, 2009 Legal Alert, &quot;Legislation Prohibiting Employment-Related Predispute Arbitration Agreements Introduced in Congress,&quot; available on our web site at ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fordharrison.com/shownews.aspx?show=4841&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Penn Plaza Decision Forcing Employees to Arbitrate Discrimination ...</title>
    <link href="http://privateinvestigatorguide.info/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-12:/commentary/5077560</id>
    <updated>2009-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Private Investigator Guide </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) (S. 931) (HR 1020) passes it will overturn the controversial decision rendered in April 2009 by the US Supreme Court in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett (&#226;&#8364;&#339;Penn Plaza&#226;&#8364;*). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://privateinvestigatorguide.info/penn-plaza-decision-forcing-employees-to-arbitrate-discrimination-claims-may-be-overturned-by-feds&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>RE: Arbitration Fairness Day in Washington DC</title>
    <link href="http://implode-explode.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=263048#263048" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-12:/commentary/5059509</id>
    <updated>2009-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Implode-Explode Forums </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
http://www.fairarbitrationnow......ct-hr-1020 ConsumerAfairs: Consumer Group Seeks End To Forced Arbitration http://www.consumeraffairs.com.....ation.html Home Owners For Better Building - Mandatory Binding Arbitration Feature ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://implode-explode.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=263048#263048&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Legal Alert: Legislative Update - Recently Introduced Legislation ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fordharrison.com/shownews.aspx?Show=4841" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-12:/commentary/5042665</id>
    <updated>2009-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Federal Employment Law Articles </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It is almost identical to H.R. 1020, discussed in our February 19, 2009 Legal Alert, &quot;Legislation Prohibiting Employment-Related Predispute Arbitration Agreements Introduced in Congress,&quot; available on our web site at ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fordharrison.com/shownews.aspx?Show=4841&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Supreme Court Affirms Arbitration for Union Member Discrimination ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.marhub.com/labor-employment-law/article_Holland-Hart-LLP_691038.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-10:/commentary/8318896</id>
    <updated>2009-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All Articles on Martindale.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Henry C. Johnson (D-GA) and 36 co-sponsors introduced the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R. 1020). If passed, the bill would, among other things, amend the Federal Arbitration Act to invalidate all pre-dispute arbitration ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marhub.com/labor-employment-law/article_Holland-Hart-LLP_691038.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Supreme Court Affirms Arbitration for Union Member Discrimination ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.martindalehubbell.com/labor-employment-law/article_Holland-Hart-LLP_691038.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-10:/commentary/8314340</id>
    <updated>2009-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All Articles on Martindale.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Henry C. Johnson (D-GA) and 36 co-sponsors introduced the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R. 1020). If passed, the bill would, among other things, amend the Federal Arbitration Act to invalidate all pre-dispute arbitration ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.martindalehubbell.com/labor-employment-law/article_Holland-Hart-LLP_691038.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Senator Feingold Introduces Legislation Banning Compulsory ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.hawaiipoliticalinfo.org/?q=node/1237" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-10:/commentary/5112688</id>
    <updated>2009-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hawaii Political Info </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Similar legislation, H.R. 1020, was previously introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA). Like Johnson's bill, Feingold's legislation does not generally apply to collective bargaining agreements, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hawaiipoliticalinfo.org/?q=node/1237&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Senator Feingold Introduces Legislation Banning Compulsory ...</title>
    <link href="http://hawaiipoliticalinfo.org/?q=node/1237" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-10:/commentary/4988627</id>
    <updated>2009-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hawaii Political Info </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Similar legislation, H.R. 1020, was previously introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA). Like Johnson's bill, Feingold's legislation does not generally apply to collective bargaining agreements, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hawaiipoliticalinfo.org/?q=node/1237&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Need for a Mandatory Binding Arbitration Overhaul &#194;&#171; NCL's ...</title>
    <link href="http://savvyconsumer.wordpress.com/2009/05/11/the-need-for-a-mandatory-binding-arbitration-overhaul/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-10:/commentary/4988625</id>
    <updated>2009-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NCL's Savvy Consumer Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
That is why consumer groups and many others support the Arbitration Fairness Act&#226;&#8364;&#8221;HR 1020 in the House sponsored by Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) (the Senate bill doesn't have a number yet) &#226;&#8364;&#8221; which will bar pre-dispute mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://savvyconsumer.wordpress.com/2009/05/11/the-need-for-a-mandatory-binding-arbitration-overhaul/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Franchisee Testifies on Capitol Hill to Make Mandatory Arbitration ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bluemaumau.org/7282/franchisee_testifies_capitol_hill_make_mandatory_arbitration_illegal" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-10:/commentary/4978673</id>
    <updated>2009-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Front page News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bipartisan Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020) had already been introduced by Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) in the House of Representatives and was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) on April 29. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bluemaumau.org/7282/franchisee_testifies_capitol_hill_make_mandatory_arbitration_illegal&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Senate Weighs in With Its Own Arbitration Fairness Act | Loree ...</title>
    <link href="http://loreelawfirm.com/blog/the-senate-weighs-in-with-its-own-arbitration-fairness-act" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-06:/commentary/5050344</id>
    <updated>2009-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Loree Reinsurance and Arbitration Law Forum </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The new bill ( S. 931, status), also titled &#226;&#8364;&#339;Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009,&#226;&#8364;* is similar, but not identical to H.R. 1020. The Senate bill is discussed in detail by Philip J. Loree Jr. in The Senate Weights in With Its Own Arbitration ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://loreelawfirm.com/blog/the-senate-weighs-in-with-its-own-arbitration-fairness-act&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Senate Introduces Its Own Version of the Arbitration Fairness Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=1684" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-06:/commentary/4988624</id>
    <updated>2009-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Disputing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Last week, the US Senate introduced its own version of the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009&#226;&#8364;&#179; (HR 1020, status). The new bill ( S. 931, status), also titled &#226;&#8364;&#339;Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009,&#226;&#8364;* is similar, but not identical to HR 1020. .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=1684&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New Senate Bill Would Bar Mandatory Arbitration of Employment Claims</title>
    <link href="http://www.worldofworklawblog.com/2009/05/articles/news/new-senate-bill-would-bar-mandatory-arbitration-of-employment-claims/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-05:/commentary/5137312</id>
    <updated>2009-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>World of Work </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A bill introduced in the United States Senate late last month will, if passed, prohibit mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration agreements in employment. Senate Bill 931, also known as the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA) was ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.worldofworklawblog.com/2009/05/articles/news/new-senate-bill-would-bar-mandatory-arbitration-of-employment-claims/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Shopfloor &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; In Congress, More Efforts to Gut ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.shopfloor.org/2009/05/06/in-congress-more-efforts-to-gut-arbitration-raise-legal-costs/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-05:/commentary/4945498</id>
    <updated>2009-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Shopfloor </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Americans have no idea that there is such a thing as the Arbitration Fairness Act, S. 931 or H.R. 1020. Cripes. Here's the push question, from the polling memo(our emphasis): Now I would like to read you a short description of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shopfloor.org/2009/05/06/in-congress-more-efforts-to-gut-arbitration-raise-legal-costs/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Washington Labor &amp; Employment Wire &#194;&#187; Arbitration Fairness Act of ...</title>
    <link href="http://washlaborwire.com/2009/05/06/arbitration-fairness-act-of-2009-afa-s-931-hr-1020/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-05:/commentary/4945497</id>
    <updated>2009-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Labor &amp; Employment Wire </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Status: Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI) introduced S.931 on April 29, 2009, and it was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) introduced a similar bill to the House (H.R. 1020) on February 12, 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washlaborwire.com/2009/05/06/arbitration-fairness-act-of-2009-afa-s-931-hr-1020/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - Senate version</title>
    <link href="http://www.indisputably.org/?p=262" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-04:/commentary/5006396</id>
    <updated>2009-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ADR Prof Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Similar legislation, H.R. 1020, was previously introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA). Like Johnson's bill, Feingold's legislation does not generally apply to collective bargaining agreements, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.indisputably.org/?p=262&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ABA to Consider Resolution Curtailing the Arbitraiton Fairness Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://mobile.injuryboard.com/miscellaneous/aba-to-consider-resolution-curtailing-the-arbitraiton-fairness-act.aspx?googleid=262276" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-03:/commentary/4937092</id>
    <updated>2009-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>InjuryBoard Local Blogs </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act, H.R. 1020 would end mandatory arbitration in consumer contracts we are compelled to sign when we purchase almost any service or product today -- from a cell phone to a new house. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mobile.injuryboard.com/miscellaneous/aba-to-consider-resolution-curtailing-the-arbitraiton-fairness-act.aspx?googleid=262276&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House passes Silver Alert Act, arbitration act reintroduced ...</title>
    <link href="http://terrycarlton.wordpress.com/2009/05/01/house-passes-silver-alert-act-arbitration-act-reintroduced-mcknights-long-term-care-news/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-30:/commentary/5449679</id>
    <updated>2009-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Terry Carlton Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It is the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020), which seeks to end the use of mandatory arbitration-agreement clauses in nursing home admission agreements. Healthcare lobbyists were quick to denounce the bill, which was reintroduced in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://terrycarlton.wordpress.com/2009/05/01/house-passes-silver-alert-act-arbitration-act-reintroduced-mcknights-long-term-care-news/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NCCNHR: Arbitration Fairness Day Action Alert! Please Join Our Effort!</title>
    <link href="http://pattidudek.typepad.com/pattis_blog/2009/05/nccnhr-arbitration-fairness-day-action-alert-please-join-our-effort.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-30:/commentary/4928207</id>
    <updated>2009-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Patti&amp;#39;s Blog - Advocate for Elders,... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Excerpt from the National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform: (click for entire article). ACTION ALERT! Ask Your Members of Congress to Support Arbitration Fairness! Next Wednesday, April 29, NCCNHR is joining with other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pattidudek.typepad.com/pattis_blog/2009/05/nccnhr-arbitration-fairness-day-action-alert-please-join-our-effort.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Watchdog Blog: Poll: Americans Oppose Forced Arbitration, Demand ...</title>
    <link href="http://familywatchdog.start4all.com/2009/04/30/watchdog-blog-poll-americans-oppose-forced-arbitration-demand-corporations-be-held-accountable/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-29:/commentary/4928209</id>
    <updated>2009-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>family watch dog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bipartisan Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 1020) was introduced within easy reach Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) in the House of Representatives and see fit be introduced in the Senate within easy reach Sen. The bound see fit guaranty that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://familywatchdog.start4all.com/2009/04/30/watchdog-blog-poll-americans-oppose-forced-arbitration-demand-corporations-be-held-accountable/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Majority of Americans Oppose Forced Arbitration : HR Lawyer's Blog</title>
    <link href="http://www.hrlawyersblog.com/2009/04/articles/hr-management/majority-of-americans-oppose-forced-arbitration/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-29:/commentary/4877549</id>
    <updated>2009-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HR Lawyer's Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Employee Rights Advocacy Institute For Law &amp; Policy and Public Citizen have completed a National Study of Public Attitudes on Forced Arbitration. The release is no doubt an effort to support the Arbitration Fairness Act, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hrlawyersblog.com/2009/04/articles/hr-management/majority-of-americans-oppose-forced-arbitration/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New Poll Finds that Majority of Voters Oppose Arbitration Clauses ...</title>
    <link href="http://stevemehta.wordpress.com/2009/04/29/new-poll-finds-that-majority-of-voters-oppose-arbitration-clauses-adr-bill-proposed-in-congress/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-29:/commentary/4875740</id>
    <updated>2009-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mediation Matters </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The poll results bolster support for the bipartisan Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020) that was introduced by Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) in the House of Representatives. The measure seeks to ensure that the decision to arbitrate is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stevemehta.wordpress.com/2009/04/29/new-poll-finds-that-majority-of-voters-oppose-arbitration-clauses-adr-bill-proposed-in-congress/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CL&amp;amp;P Blog: Today Is Arbitration Fairness Day!</title>
    <link href="http://pubcit.typepad.com/clpblog/2009/04/today-is-arbitration-fairness-day.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/7631828</id>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Consumer Law &amp; Policy </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
After the press conference, they will visit their lawmakers to urge passage of the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020), which would make arbitration voluntary instead of forced. Posted by Deepak Gupta on Wednesday, April 29, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pubcit.typepad.com/clpblog/2009/04/today-is-arbitration-fairness-day.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fact Sheet For Arbitration Fairness Act</title>
    <link href="http://feeds.injuryboard.com/~r/injuryboard/~3/p1s3zAgFrws/fact-sheet-for-arbitration-fairness-act.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4928208</id>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>InjuryBoard Local Blogs </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Consumer advocates Fair Arbitration Now point out that: &quot;Corporations oppose the Arbitration Fairness Act because the system of forced arbitration allows them to escape accountability for discrimination, harassment, gross negligence, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.injuryboard.com/~r/injuryboard/~3/p1s3zAgFrws/fact-sheet-for-arbitration-fairness-act.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today is Arbitration Fairness Day</title>
    <link href="http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/theslant/blog/2009/04/today_is_arbitration_fairness.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4889205</id>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Slant </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
By Denise Richardson. April 29th has been designated as Arbitration Fairness Day in Washington, DC. As Americans for Fairness in Lending and more than sixty other national groups explained in a letter to Congress, there is nothing wrong ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/theslant/blog/2009/04/today_is_arbitration_fairness.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Poll: Americans Oppose Forced Arbitration, Demand Corporations Be ...</title>
    <link href="http://citizen.typepad.com/watchdog_blog/2009/04/poll-americans-oppose-forced-arbitration-demand-corporations-be-held-accountable.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4889204</id>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Watchdog Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Wide support exists across party lines for Arbitration Fairness Act; consumers, employees from around US lobby lawmakers today. Washington, DC &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Americans widely oppose corporations using mandatory binding arbitration clauses in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://citizen.typepad.com/watchdog_blog/2009/04/poll-americans-oppose-forced-arbitration-demand-corporations-be-held-accountable.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 1020) Introduced Today</title>
    <link href="http://safeharbortv.wordpress.com/2009/04/29/arbitration-fairness-act-hr-1020-introduced-today/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4889203</id>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Welcome Home! with Vicky Samuel: The Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Fair Arbitration Now Coalition released the following press release today in Washington as a prelude to the introduction of the Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 1020). Washington, DC &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Americans widely oppose corporations using mandatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://safeharbortv.wordpress.com/2009/04/29/arbitration-fairness-act-hr-1020-introduced-today/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LexisNexis News - Latest News from over 4000 sources, including ...</title>
    <link href="http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&amp;amp;orgId=574&amp;amp;topicId=100007410&amp;amp;docId=l:964434911&amp;amp;isRss=true" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4881996</id>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress - Press Releases </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Similar legislation, H.R. 1020, was previously introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA). A large and growing number of corporations now require millions of consumers and employees to sign contracts that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&amp;amp;orgId=574&amp;amp;topicId=100007410&amp;amp;docId=l:964434911&amp;amp;isRss=true&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CL&amp;P Blog: Poll: Voters Oppose Forced Arbitration</title>
    <link href="http://pubcit.typepad.com/clpblog/2009/04/poll-voters-oppose-forced-arbitration-demand-corporate-accountability.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4875738</id>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Consumer Law &amp; Policy </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bipartisan Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020) was introduced by Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) in the House of Representatives and is being introduced in the Senate by Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) today. The measure would ensure that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pubcit.typepad.com/clpblog/2009/04/poll-voters-oppose-forced-arbitration-demand-corporate-accountability.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fact Sheet For Arbitration Fairness Act | InjuryBoard Honolulu</title>
    <link href="http://honolulu.injuryboard.com/medical-malpractice/fact-sheet-for-arbitration-fairness-act.aspx?googleid=262040" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4875737</id>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Injuryboard Regional Blogs </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R. 1020). The bill would amend the Federal Arbitration Act to prevent the use of pre-dispute mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer, employment and franchise agreements. This legislation would not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://honolulu.injuryboard.com/medical-malpractice/fact-sheet-for-arbitration-fairness-act.aspx?googleid=262040&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.931 Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s931/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-27:/commentary/4978674</id>
    <updated>2009-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Senate Judiciary - Major... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Status: Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI) introduced S.931 on April 29, 2009, and it was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) introduced a similar bill to the House (H.R. 1020) on February 12, 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s931/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Construction Law Developments: Homebuilders: Watch Out For The ...</title>
    <link href="http://chicagoconstructionlaw.blogspot.com/2009/04/homebuilders-watch-out-for-arbitration.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-27:/commentary/4869107</id>
    <updated>2009-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Construction Law Developments </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Introduced by Congressman Hank Johnson of Georgia, HR 1020 would amend federal arbitration laws to prohibit entering into arbitration agreements before a dispute arises in certain types of situations, including franchise agreements, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chicagoconstructionlaw.blogspot.com/2009/04/homebuilders-watch-out-for-arbitration.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Elder Neglect &#187; Help Protect Nursing Home Residents By Supporting ...</title>
    <link href="http://elderneglect.org/help-protect-nursing-home-residents-by-supporting-legislation-eliminating-mandatory-arbitration/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-26:/commentary/6771859</id>
    <updated>2009-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Elder Neglect </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
People are encouraged to show their support for the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512 and H.R. 1237) and the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020). If you are interested in supporting this legislation, we encourage you to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://elderneglect.org/help-protect-nursing-home-residents-by-supporting-legislation-eliminating-mandatory-arbitration/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Guest Post: Arbitration Fairness Act - Right Problem, Wrong ...</title>
    <link href="http://thelearnedlawyer.com/index.php/2009/04/guest-post-arbitration-fairness-act-right-problem-wrong-solution/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-26:/commentary/4862362</id>
    <updated>2009-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Learned Lawyer </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congress is again considering amending the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) with H.R. 1020, the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (AFA), which would void arbitration clauses in contracts involving employment (except collective bargaining ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thelearnedlawyer.com/index.php/2009/04/guest-post-arbitration-fairness-act-right-problem-wrong-solution/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Legislation To Prohibit Mandatory Arbitration Proposed</title>
    <link href="http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/adjunctprofs/2009/04/legislation-to-prohibit-mandatory-arbitration-proposed.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-24:/commentary/4889207</id>
    <updated>2009-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Adjunct Law Prof Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The April 25, 2009 Workplace Prof Blog had an interesting posting about the The Arbitration Fairness Act, aka HR 1020, that was proposed in Feb. 2009. If enacted, this Bill would prohibit mandatory arbitration of employment and consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/adjunctprofs/2009/04/legislation-to-prohibit-mandatory-arbitration-proposed.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Prospects for Arbitration Fairness Act</title>
    <link href="http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/laborprof_blog/2009/04/prospects-for-arbitration-fairness-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-24:/commentary/4862361</id>
    <updated>2009-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Workplace Prof Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act, aka HR 1020, would make predispute arbitration agreements covering employment and consumer disputes unenforceable. Michael Fox points us to Public Citizen's Fair Arbitration Now (FAN) Coalition and Blog, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/laborprof_blog/2009/04/prospects-for-arbitration-fairness-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog: Help Protect Nursing Home ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.levinperconti.com/2009/04/help_protect_nursing_home_resi.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-24:/commentary/4862359</id>
    <updated>2009-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
People are encouraged to show their support for the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512 and H.R. 1237) and the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020). If you are interested in supporting this legislation, we encourage you to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.levinperconti.com/2009/04/help_protect_nursing_home_resi.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ARBITRATION FAIRNESS DAY &#226;&#8364;&#8220; 29 APRIL 2009 &#194;&#171; Arbitration Horror Stories</title>
    <link href="http://arbitrationhorrorstories.com/2009/04/24/arbitration-fairness-day-29-april-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-23:/commentary/6144009</id>
    <updated>2009-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arbitration Horror Stories </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Truth: HR 1020, the Arbitration Fairness Act does not eliminate arbitration, it just makes it voluntary. In other words, big business can&amp;#39;t force you to sign away your right to hold them accountable for their wrongdoings, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arbitrationhorrorstories.com/2009/04/24/arbitration-fairness-day-29-april-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>It's Not EFCA, Now It's FAN</title>
    <link href="http://employerslawyer.blogspot.com/2009/04/its-not-efca-now-its-fan.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-23:/commentary/4862360</id>
    <updated>2009-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jottings By An Employer&amp;#39;s Lawyer </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While the EFCA debate has moved underground for awhile, perhaps the next challenge for employers may be FAN. FAN actually is not the acronym for the act in question, the Arbitration Fairness Act, but rather the Fair Arbitration Now ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://employerslawyer.blogspot.com/2009/04/its-not-efca-now-its-fan.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ARBITRATION FAIRNESS DAY - 29 APRIL 2009 &#194;&#171; Arbitration Horror Stories</title>
    <link href="http://arbitrationhorrorstories.wordpress.com/2009/04/24/arbitration-fairness-day-29-april-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-23:/commentary/4849517</id>
    <updated>2009-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arbitration Horror Stories </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Truth: HR 1020, the Arbitration Fairness Act does not eliminate arbitration, it just makes it voluntary. In other words, big business can't force you to sign away your right to hold them accountable for their wrongdoings, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arbitrationhorrorstories.wordpress.com/2009/04/24/arbitration-fairness-day-29-april-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fair Arbitration Now Coalition Launches New Website, Campaign and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.givemebackmycredit.com/blog/2009/04/fair-arbitration-now-coalition.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-22:/commentary/4849516</id>
    <updated>2009-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Denise Richardson </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Fair Arbitration Now Coalition's goal is to pass the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020). The Act does not eliminate arbitration, it just makes it voluntary. In other words, big business can't force you to sign away your right to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.givemebackmycredit.com/blog/2009/04/fair-arbitration-now-coalition.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Next Wednesday is Aribration Fairness Day</title>
    <link href="http://blog.affil.org/2009/04/next-wednesday-is-aribration-fairness-day/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-22:/commentary/4849515</id>
    <updated>2009-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans for Fairness in Lending </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We&#226;&#8364;&#8482;re no longer campaigning against &#226;&#8364;&#339;binding mandatory arbitration.&#226;&#8364;* Instead, the newly-formed Fair Arbitration Now Coalition is seeking to outlaw &#226;&#8364;&#339;forced arbitration.&#226;&#8364;* It&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s the same thing, of course, but the sharpening of the&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.affil.org/2009/04/next-wednesday-is-aribration-fairness-day/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>End Forced Arbitration Now, Groups Tell Congress</title>
    <link href="http://hadd.com.wh.esosoft.net/blog/?p=40" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-21:/commentary/4849513</id>
    <updated>2009-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bad Builder Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In addition, a blog keeps readers up-to-date on the latest arbitration news. To read the letter sent by the groups, go to. http://www.fairarbitrationnow.org/content/letter-support-arbitration-fairness-act-hr-1020.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hadd.com.wh.esosoft.net/blog/?p=40&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 1020 - The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009: Protect ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fairarbitrationnow.org/node/82" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-20:/commentary/5701608</id>
    <updated>2009-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fair Arbitration Now - Fair Contracts, Fair Courts </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 1020, The Arbitration fairness Act of 2009 is the best legislation for correcting a very one-sided alternative dispute resolution system. In order to be fair and effective, arbitration between parties must be 100% voluntary. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fairarbitrationnow.org/node/82&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 1020 - The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009: Protect ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fairarbitrationnow.org/content/hr-1020-arbitration-fairness-act-2009-protect-consumers-abusive-mandatory-arbitration-clause" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-20:/commentary/4978672</id>
    <updated>2009-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fair Arbitration Now - Fair Contracts, Fair Courts </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 1020, The Arbitration fairness Act of 2009 is the best legislation for correcting a very one-sided alternative dispute resolution system. In order to be fair and effective, arbitration between parties must be 100% voluntary. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fairarbitrationnow.org/content/hr-1020-arbitration-fairness-act-2009-protect-consumers-abusive-mandatory-arbitration-clause&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rocky Mountain Appellate Blog: Policy Trumps Precedent -- CBA ...</title>
    <link href="http://rockymtnappellateblog.typepad.com/rocky_mountain_appellate_/2009/04/policy-trumps-precedent-cba-arbitration-agreement-for-statutory-claims-held-enforceable-.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-20:/commentary/4869108</id>
    <updated>2009-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rocky Mountain Appellate Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... of Congress's implicit legislative approval of Gardner-Denver, is relevant to a potential sea-change in the Legislature's approach to the arbitrability of statutory claims -- H.R. 1020, the Arbitration Fairness Act (&#226;&#8364;&#339;AFA&#226;&#8364;*). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rockymtnappellateblog.typepad.com/rocky_mountain_appellate_/2009/04/policy-trumps-precedent-cba-arbitration-agreement-for-statutory-claims-held-enforceable-.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TechLaw: Arbitration Fairness Group Forms in Washington</title>
    <link href="http://pblog.bna.com/techlaw/2009/04/arbitration-fairness-group-forms-in-washington.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-20:/commentary/4849512</id>
    <updated>2009-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TechLaw </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Today a Public Citizen-sponsored group, the Fair Arbitration Coalition, announced the formation of a coalition that will be lobbying in support of the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R. 1020), a bill that would deny enforceability ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pblog.bna.com/techlaw/2009/04/arbitration-fairness-group-forms-in-washington.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Two Important Bills Dealing with Arbitration Should be Passed</title>
    <link href="http://www.jerebeasleyreport.com/2009/04/two-important-bills-dealing-with-arbitration-should-be-passed/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-20:/commentary/4825964</id>
    <updated>2009-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jere Beasley Report </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hank Johnson introduced HR 1020, The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009. This bill will eliminate unfair binding mandatory arbitration contracts in consumer agreements. Hopefully, this bill will be passed since it&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s badly needed by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jerebeasleyreport.com/2009/04/two-important-bills-dealing-with-arbitration-should-be-passed/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CL&amp;P Blog: Fair Arbitration Coalition, Website &amp; Blog Announced</title>
    <link href="http://pubcit.typepad.com/clpblog/2009/04/fair-arbitration-coalition-website-blog-announced.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-20:/commentary/4825963</id>
    <updated>2009-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Consumer Law &amp; Policy </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The goal of the Fair Arbitration Now Coalition is to pass the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020). Participants represent consumers, employees, homeowners, franchise holders and more. They range from Public Citizen, the National ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pubcit.typepad.com/clpblog/2009/04/fair-arbitration-coalition-website-blog-announced.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Asbestos and AAJ lobbying</title>
    <link href="http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2009/04/asbestos-and-lo.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-19:/commentary/4849514</id>
    <updated>2009-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PointOfLaw Forum </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Last week we remarked at the lack of asbestos-related legislation in Congress this session, just a few years after a proposed asbestos settlement was a major bill. In the 111th, the only legislation with the word &quot;asbestos&quot; is S.Res. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2009/04/asbestos-and-lo.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PE, retired: emails to my US Congress representatives</title>
    <link href="http://peretired.blogspot.com/2009/04/letter-to-my-us-congress.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-17:/commentary/4801515</id>
    <updated>2009-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PE, retired </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hank Johnson and several cosponsors (H.R. 1020) and soon to be introduced by Sen. Feingold in the Senate, would make mandatory binding arbitration unenforceable in civil rights, employment, consumer, and franchise disputes, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://peretired.blogspot.com/2009/04/letter-to-my-us-congress.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Domino&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s pizza video prank pulled too soon. &#194;&#171; Public Citizen</title>
    <link href="http://citizenvox.org/2009/04/16/dominos-pizza-video-prank-pulled-too-soon/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-15:/commentary/4825965</id>
    <updated>2009-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Public Citizen </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
RT @EllnMllr Coalition for An Accountable Recovery has important comments on implementation of Recovery Act. http://bit.ly/120z84 Read, RT 3 hours ago; Fair Arbitration Now: HR 1020 would protect consumers from abusive forced ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://citizenvox.org/2009/04/16/dominos-pizza-video-prank-pulled-too-soon/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Supreme Court Ruling a Victory for Employers - Both Unionized and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bracewellgiuliani.com/index.cfm/fa/news.advisory/item/0f06cf20-069e-49c8-9cf8-e2e4ef0a333f/Supreme_Court_Rulinga_Victory_for_Employers__Both_Unionized_and_UnionFree.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-12:/commentary/5343935</id>
    <updated>2009-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Legal Advisories feed </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Under the measure, an agreement to arbitrate an employment dispute would be lawful only if it were agreed to by the employee after the dispute arose. The bill, H.R. 1020, is available at http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/text. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bracewellgiuliani.com/index.cfm/fa/news.advisory/item/0f06cf20-069e-49c8-9cf8-e2e4ef0a333f/Supreme_Court_Rulinga_Victory_for_Employers__Both_Unionized_and_UnionFree.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Supreme Court Ruling a Victory for Employers - Both Unionized and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bracewellgiuliani.com/index.cfm/fa/news.advisory/item/0f06cf20-069e-49c8-9cf8-e2e4ef0a333f/from_rss.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-12:/commentary/4875739</id>
    <updated>2009-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Legal Advisories feed </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Under the measure, an agreement to arbitrate an employment dispute would be lawful only if it were agreed to by the employee after the dispute arose. The bill, H.R. 1020, is available at http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/text. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bracewellgiuliani.com/index.cfm/fa/news.advisory/item/0f06cf20-069e-49c8-9cf8-e2e4ef0a333f/from_rss.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mandatory Arbitration Agreements: Beware</title>
    <link href="http://www.earthside.com/earthside/2009/04/arbitration-agreements-beware.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-11:/commentary/4801514</id>
    <updated>2009-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dave Chandler&amp;#39;s Earthside.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The power corporations have over us is far beyond the imagination of most people. If you are not aware of 'mandatory arbitration agreements' in almost all contracts you may sign with companies, then you need to be. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earthside.com/earthside/2009/04/arbitration-agreements-beware.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>hooooodah thunk! . . . , agin?: we never sit in silence</title>
    <link href="http://hooooodahthunk.blogspot.com/2009/04/we-never-sit-in-silence.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-10:/commentary/4849519</id>
    <updated>2009-04-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>hooooodah thunk! . . . , agin? </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Legislation To Prohibit Mandatory Arbitration Proposed - The April 25, 2009 Workplace Prof Blog had an interesting posting about the The Arbitration Fairness Act, a.k.a. H.R. 1020, that was proposed in Feb. 2009. I... 22 hours ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hooooodahthunk.blogspot.com/2009/04/we-never-sit-in-silence.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alaska Employment Law</title>
    <link href="http://www.akemplaw.com/wiki/2009/04/06/alaska-supreme-court-provides-guidance-on-enforcability-of-arbitration-terms/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-05:/commentary/4711747</id>
    <updated>2009-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alaska Employment Law </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congress is now considering the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, H.R. 1020, introduced on February 12, 2009. If passed, the AFA would preclude any pre-dispute agreement to arbitrate employment, civil rights, or consumer disputes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.akemplaw.com/wiki/2009/04/06/alaska-supreme-court-provides-guidance-on-enforcability-of-arbitration-terms/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett: Conflicts of Interest &#194;&#171; Disputing</title>
    <link href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=1004" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-05:/commentary/4711746</id>
    <updated>2009-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Disputing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The decision on 14 Penn Plaza might prompt Congress to pass &#226;&#8364;&#339;The Arbitration Fairness Act&#226;&#8364;* (H.R. 1020) blogged here . This bill would ban mandatory arbitration of consumer and employment disputes. Can this opinion be added to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=1004&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>hooooodah thunk! . . . , agin?: Yonkers Joe</title>
    <link href="http://hooooodahthunk.blogspot.com/2009/04/yonkers-joe.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-04:/commentary/4869109</id>
    <updated>2009-04-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>hooooodah thunk! . . . , agin? </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Legislation To Prohibit Mandatory Arbitration Proposed - The April 25, 2009 Workplace Prof Blog had an interesting posting about the The Arbitration Fairness Act, a.k.a. H.R. 1020, that was proposed in Feb. 2009. I... 1 hour ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hooooodahthunk.blogspot.com/2009/04/yonkers-joe.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Arbitration Rights at Risk? | SRCAR GAD</title>
    <link href="http://gadblog.srcar.org/2009/04/01/arbitration-rights-at-risk/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-31:/commentary/4719137</id>
    <updated>2009-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SRCAR GAD </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The arbitration bill is a new one (there are two versions in the House - HR 1020, HR 1237 and S. 512and one in the Senate) and we are in the process of analyzing. Right now the bills have just been introduced. They may find traction in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gadblog.srcar.org/2009/04/01/arbitration-rights-at-risk/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Jottings By An Employer's Lawyer Front page About Me - Archives ...</title>
    <link href="http://employerslawyer.blogspot.com/2009/04/employers-win-arbitration-case-in.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-31:/commentary/4694463</id>
    <updated>2009-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jottings By An Employer's Lawyer </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It's interesting that the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R. 1020) specifically excludes arbitration provisions in collective bargaining agreements from its ban on predispute arbitration agreements -- a clear sign that its sponsors ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://employerslawyer.blogspot.com/2009/04/employers-win-arbitration-case-in.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Twin Cities Labor Roundtable: Labor &amp; Employment Update - First ...</title>
    <link href="http://twincitieslabor.blogspot.com/2009/04/since-taking-office-president-obama-has.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-31:/commentary/4668485</id>
    <updated>2009-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Twin Cities Labor Roundtable </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 12, 2009 (H.R. 1020). Private Sector Whistleblower Protection Streamlining Act: This legislation would expand whistleblower protections for private sector ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://twincitieslabor.blogspot.com/2009/04/since-taking-office-president-obama-has.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Drew Capuder&amp;#39;s Employment Law Blog &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Arbitration ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.capuderfantasia.com/blog/2009/04/arbitration-agreements-in-union-contacts-are-enforceable-us-supreme-court-in-penn-plaza-v-pyett/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-30:/commentary/6619303</id>
    <updated>2009-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Drew Capuder's Employment Law Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The enforceability of arbitration agreements for employment disputes has been a political hot potato, and The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R. 1020) was introduced in the US House on February 12, 2009. The bill has 36 co-sponsors, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capuderfantasia.com/blog/2009/04/arbitration-agreements-in-union-contacts-are-enforceable-us-supreme-court-in-penn-plaza-v-pyett/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Drew Capuder&amp;#39;s Employment Law Blog &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Arbitration ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.capuderfantasia.com/blog/?p=112" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-30:/commentary/6448324</id>
    <updated>2009-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Drew Capuder's Employment Law Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The enforceability of arbitration agreements for employment disputes has been a political hot potato, and The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R. 1020) was introduced in the US House on February 12, 2009. The bill has 36 co-sponsors, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capuderfantasia.com/blog/?p=112&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Arbitration Agreements in Union Contacts are Enforceable; US ...</title>
    <link href="http://capuderfantasia.com/blog/2009/04/01/arbitration-agreements-in-union-contacts-are-enforceable-us-supreme-court-in-penn-plaza-v-pyett/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-30:/commentary/4849518</id>
    <updated>2009-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Employment Law News Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
4/1/09: The US Supreme Court ruled that &#226;&#8364;&#339;pre-dispute arbitration agreements&#226;&#8364;* in collective bargaining agreements (union contracts) are enforceable, in Penn Plaza PLLC v. Pyett, 129 S. Ct. 1456 (2009) (5-4 decision). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capuderfantasia.com/blog/2009/04/01/arbitration-agreements-in-union-contacts-are-enforceable-us-supreme-court-in-penn-plaza-v-pyett/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1803: Veterans Business Center Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1803/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-29:/commentary/10204315</id>
    <updated>2009-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Senate Small Business and... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
GOLD MEDAL SHAV-A-DOO SNOW CONE MACHINE 500LB/HR 1803 $450.45. GOLD MEDAL SHAV-A-DOO 2 SNOW CONE MACHINE 500LB/HR 1903 $520.63. GOLD MEDAL SHAVATRON SNOW CONE MACHINE 500 LB/HR 1020 $2130.73. CALDECOTT MEDAL THE BIG SNOW by Berta and . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1803/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What does the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 Have to Say About ...</title>
    <link href="http://loreelawfirm.com/blog/what-does-the-arbitration-fairness-act-of-2009-have-to-say-about-commercial-and-industry-arbitration-involving-sophisticated-parties" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-23:/commentary/4600810</id>
    <updated>2009-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>loreelawfirm.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On February 12, 2009 Representative Henry Johnson (D-GA) introduced the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R. 1020) (the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Fairness Act&#226;&#8364;*), a consumer-oriented measure which, if enacted, would render invalid and unenforceable predispute ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://loreelawfirm.com/blog/what-does-the-arbitration-fairness-act-of-2009-have-to-say-about-commercial-and-industry-arbitration-involving-sophisticated-parties&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>News Note: Bill to Prohibit Arbitration Agreements Introduced in ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.employeradvice.com/members/4553.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-22:/commentary/4589675</id>
    <updated>2009-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Employer Advisor </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R. 1020) would make arbitration agreements in employment disputes, consumer disputes, and disputes arising under civil rights statutes unenforceable. The bill w . . . (to read the remainder of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.employeradvice.com/members/4553.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>hooooodah thunk! . . . , agin?: Turtle Blues</title>
    <link href="http://hooooodahthunk.blogspot.com/2009/03/turtle-blues.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-19:/commentary/4912119</id>
    <updated>2009-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>hooooodah thunk! . . . , agin? </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Legislation To Prohibit Mandatory Arbitration Proposed - The April 25, 2009 Workplace Prof Blog had an interesting posting about the The Arbitration Fairness Act, a.k.a. H.R. 1020, that was proposed in Feb. 2009. I... 9 hours ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hooooodahthunk.blogspot.com/2009/03/turtle-blues.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PointofLaw.com | PointOfLaw Forum: Philip Howard: Bills to watch ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2009/03/philip-howard-b.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-16:/commentary/4528365</id>
    <updated>2009-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PointOfLaw Forum </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
For that reason, I am concerned about the bills that seek to ban arbitration, particularly S. 512 and H.R. 1237 (no arbitration in nursing home contracts), H.R. 1020 (no arbitration in employment, consumer and franchise agreements), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2009/03/philip-howard-b.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Two important bipartisan bills introduced to protect many from ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.knowyourrights.com/2009/03/two-important-bipartisan-bills.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-15:/commentary/8351021</id>
    <updated>2009-03-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sieben, Grose, Von Holtum &amp;amp; Carey </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On February 12, 2009 HR 1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 was introduced. This proposed bill declares predispute arbitration agreements/clauses signed by employees, consumers or franchisees invalid and corporations cannot not force ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.knowyourrights.com/2009/03/two-important-bipartisan-bills.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sieben, Grose, Von Holtum &amp; Carey: Two important bipartisan bills ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.knowyourrights.com/blog/2009/03/two-important-bipartisan-bills.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-15:/commentary/4528364</id>
    <updated>2009-03-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sieben, Grose, Von Holtum &amp; Carey </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On February 12, 2009 H.R. 1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 was introduced. This proposed bill declares predispute arbitration agreements/clauses signed by employees, consumers or franchisees invalid and corporations cannot not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.knowyourrights.com/blog/2009/03/two-important-bipartisan-bills.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>It's about time: Consumer friendly legislative relief : Injury Law ...</title>
    <link href="http://injurylaw.labovick.com/2009/03/articles/legal-news/its-about-time-consumer-friendly-legislative-relief/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-11:/commentary/4761305</id>
    <updated>2009-03-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Injury Law Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hank Johnson (HR 1020) in early February. This bill will eliminate unfair binding mandatory arbitration contracts in consumer agreements. Let's see what the future continues to hold for consumer friendly legislation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://injurylaw.labovick.com/2009/03/articles/legal-news/its-about-time-consumer-friendly-legislative-relief/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>North Carolina Consumer Law Blog: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://northcarolinalemonlaw.blogspot.com/2009/03/arbitration-fairness-act-of-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4424300</id>
    <updated>2009-03-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Carolina Consumer Law Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If you are not in the 13th District, please take a second and contact your local Representative to encourage him or her to vote in support of H.R. 1020. In the meantime, I will keep you posted as to this Bill's progress and inform you ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolinalemonlaw.blogspot.com/2009/03/arbitration-fairness-act-of-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AFFIL Supports the The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.affil.org/?p=481" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4537960</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans for Fairness in Lending </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Tags: Binding Mandatory Arbitration, HR 1020, policy. This entry was posted on Friday, March 6th, 2009 at 2:40 pm and is filed under Binding Mandatory Arbitration, Press Release. You can follow any responses to this entry through the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.affil.org/?p=481&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Congress House Committee on the Judiciary - GovTrack.us</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/committee.xpd?id=HSJU" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4424302</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Upcoming Congressional Committee Meetings... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 1020: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1022: To increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecution of violent gangs, to deter and punish ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/committee.xpd?id=HSJU&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Washington Labor &amp; Employment Wire &#194;&#187; Arbitration Fairness Act of ...</title>
    <link href="http://washlaborwire.com/2009/03/04/arbitration-fairness-act-of-2009-hr-1020/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4424296</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Labor &amp; Employment Wire </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Henry C. Johnson (D-GA) and 36 cosponsors introduced the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R. 1020). The bill would amend the Federal Arbitration Act to invalidate all predispute arbitration agreements mandating the arbitration of any ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washlaborwire.com/2009/03/04/arbitration-fairness-act-of-2009-hr-1020/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ian Millhiser: Supreme Court&amp;#39;s Judge-For-Sale Case Is Just The Tip ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ian-millhiser/supreme-courts-judge-for_b_171498.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=jbE4T_PLGMihsQLCmOCaAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEty_ljpEP3FUimX2NnKJ5bG2BB0Q" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/12137395</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ian Millhiser</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
09:45 PM on 03/03/2009. FYI, there is a bill which would stop abusive arbitration of the kind I discuss above. It&amp;#39;s called the Arbitration Fairness Act, and you can read it here: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ian-millhiser/supreme-courts-judge-for_b_171498.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=jbE4T_PLGMihsQLCmOCaAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEty_ljpEP3FUimX2NnKJ5bG2BB0Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ian Millhiser: Supreme Court&amp;#39;s Judge-For-Sale Case Is Just The Tip ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ian-millhiser/supreme-courts-judge-for_b_171498.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=PA84T8qYH4PnsQK0_KSUAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFdNWqQ3dgd3Gg85YHlYIGbDivFpQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/12129075</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ian Millhiser</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
09:45 PM on 03/03/2009. FYI, there is a bill which would stop abusive arbitration of the kind I discuss above. It&amp;#39;s called the Arbitration Fairness Act, and you can read it here: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ian-millhiser/supreme-courts-judge-for_b_171498.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=PA84T8qYH4PnsQK0_KSUAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFdNWqQ3dgd3Gg85YHlYIGbDivFpQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ian Millhiser: Supreme Court&amp;#39;s Judge-For-Sale Case Is Just The Tip ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ian-millhiser/supreme-courts-judge-for_b_171498.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/10802697</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ian Millhiser</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
FYI, there is a bill which would stop abusive arbitration of the kind I discuss above. It&amp;#39;s called the Arbitration Fairness Act, and you can read it here: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show ... - &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ian-millhiser/supreme-courts-judge-for_b_171498.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1274: Working Families Flexibility Act - U.S. Congress ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1274/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/9757279</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : House Education and Labor... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bills, People, Issues. H.R.1024 Uniting American Fami... 1 &amp;middot; H.R.12 Paycheck Fairness Act... 1 &amp;middot; H.R.1644 Re-Empowerment of Ski... 1 &amp;middot; H.R.1283 Military Readiness En... 1 &amp;middot; H.R.1020 Arbitration Fairness . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1274/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letter in Support of the Arbitration Fairness Act, H.R. 1020 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fairarbitrationnow.org/content/letter-support-arbitration-fairness-act-hr-1020" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4945499</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fair Arbitration Now - Fair Contracts, Fair Courts </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We, the undersigned organizations, strongly support the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, H.R. 1020, introduced in the House by Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA). This important legislation would end the predatory practice of forcing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fairarbitrationnow.org/content/letter-support-arbitration-fairness-act-hr-1020&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>American Anti-Arbitration Legislation &#226;&#8364;&#8220; A Threat?</title>
    <link href="http://kluwerarbitrationblog.com/blog/2009/02/26/american-anti-arbitration-legislation-%E2%80%93-a-threat/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/4424297</id>
    <updated>2009-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kluwer Arbitration Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Just over one week ago, two pieces of anti-arbitration legislation &#226;&#8364;&#8220; the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (HR 1020) and the Consumer Fairness Act of 2009 (HR 991) &#226;&#8364;&#8220; were formally introduced in the US House of Representatives. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kluwerarbitrationblog.com/blog/2009/02/26/american-anti-arbitration-legislation-%E2%80%93-a-threat/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Federal Legislation on Arbitration</title>
    <link href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=446" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-23:/commentary/4424298</id>
    <updated>2009-02-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Disputing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The following bills are currently being floated around the US House:. HR 991. To treat arbitration clauses which are unilaterally imposed on consumers as an unfair and deceptive trade practice and prohibit their use in consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=446&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Legal Alert: Legislation Prohibiting Employment-Related Predispute ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fordharrison.com/shownews.aspx?Show=4527" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-18:/commentary/4481149</id>
    <updated>2009-02-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Federal Employment Law Articles </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R. 1020) was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 12, 2009. The legislation states that a series of U.S. Supreme Court decisions have changed the meaning of the Federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fordharrison.com/shownews.aspx?Show=4527&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Legal Alert: Legislation Prohibiting Employment-Related Predispute ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fordharrison.com/shownews.aspx?show=4527" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-18:/commentary/4424301</id>
    <updated>2009-02-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Federal Employment Law Articles </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R. 1020) was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 12, 2009. The legislation states that a series of U.S. Supreme Court decisions have changed the meaning of the Federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fordharrison.com/shownews.aspx?show=4527&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>U.S. PIRG Consumer Blog: More on Facebook</title>
    <link href="http://static.uspirg.org/consumer/archives/2009/02/more_on_faceboo.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-18:/commentary/4379983</id>
    <updated>2009-02-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US PIRG Consumer Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hank Johnson's (D-GA) Arbitration Fairness Act, HR 1020, to eliminate mandatory pre-dispute arbitration terms that limit our legal rights when contracts are unfair. Posted by Ed Mierzwinski at February 19, 2009 07:20 AM ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://static.uspirg.org/consumer/archives/2009/02/more_on_faceboo.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House passes Silver Alert Act, arbitration act reintroduced ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.mcknights.com/house-passes-silver-alert-act-arbitration-act-reintroduced/article/127489/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-16:/commentary/7022787</id>
    <updated>2009-02-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Latest articles from McKnight's Long Term... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It is the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020), which seeks to end the use of mandatory arbitration-agreement clauses in nursing home admission agreements. Healthcare lobbyists were quick to denounce the bill, which was reintroduced in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mcknights.com/house-passes-silver-alert-act-arbitration-act-reintroduced/article/127489/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House passes Silver Alert Act, arbitration act reintroduced ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.mcknights.com/House-passes-Silver-Alert-Act-arbitration-act-reintroduced/article/127489/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-16:/commentary/4368943</id>
    <updated>2009-02-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Latest articles from McKnight's Long Term... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It is the Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020), which seeks to end the use of mandatory arbitration-agreement clauses in nursing home admission agreements. Healthcare lobbyists were quick to denounce the bill, which was reintroduced in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mcknights.com/House-passes-Silver-Alert-Act-arbitration-act-reintroduced/article/127489/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressional Delegation Activity 2/09 - 2/13/09 | BlueNC</title>
    <link href="http://www.bluenc.com/congressional-delegation-activity-126-13009" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-15:/commentary/4347350</id>
    <updated>2009-02-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BlueNC - The people's think tank </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Cosponsored - H.R.1020 : To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. Cosponsored - H.R.1064 : To provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bluenc.com/congressional-delegation-activity-126-13009&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=5ZayT-fRB8q_gAeU1JGfDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGsQ48sdPkplZwa8JmcBUnZkJ5TCQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/15268432</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=5ZayT-fRB8q_gAeU1JGfDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGsQ48sdPkplZwa8JmcBUnZkJ5TCQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Wu6xT4PlHoWs8QSqisWBCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHkci01TPkrEeuuKoevBafxGRRr-Q" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/15263079</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Wu6xT4PlHoWs8QSqisWBCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHkci01TPkrEeuuKoevBafxGRRr-Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=okSxT4OeGuiU2AWKrp3pCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEPgyIekDk6TeUJbn_KhZT6DCvCtA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/15246715</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=okSxT4OeGuiU2AWKrp3pCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEPgyIekDk6TeUJbn_KhZT6DCvCtA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=DJywT-WrLMTC2QWDi-z7Cg&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF6sjELtkQpP6yhgdZ0XDV_OQ5P2A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/15239050</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=DJywT-WrLMTC2QWDi-z7Cg&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF6sjELtkQpP6yhgdZ0XDV_OQ5P2A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=OyeBT4K1CcqU2wX37eCDBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE3JA2Sd7PjvcF2LiHXbsODRlIosg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/14239576</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=OyeBT4K1CcqU2wX37eCDBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE3JA2Sd7PjvcF2LiHXbsODRlIosg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=RoGAT8ifDsmU2AXo_KztBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHQggIowS-je6MfBfGjHJc9TPlo_Q" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/14218990</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=RoGAT8ifDsmU2AXo_KztBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHQggIowS-je6MfBfGjHJc9TPlo_Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=9dd_T9fUEsLu2gW039CaBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGQuTG97mMToMgN_Hxao3crTFKzyw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/14201183</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=9dd_T9fUEsLu2gW039CaBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGQuTG97mMToMgN_Hxao3crTFKzyw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Wy5_T9L-KYXM9QS20_jmBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHAJiVCcPlCNGKDFhRftNxFHdnE5A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/14180618</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Wy5_T9L-KYXM9QS20_jmBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHAJiVCcPlCNGKDFhRftNxFHdnE5A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=z4R-T-e7LIuo8QSE0rW4Bw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFyEaEwFULNe1Dt-1Bu1T0BE8GpMA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/14165142</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=z4R-T-e7LIuo8QSE0rW4Bw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFyEaEwFULNe1Dt-1Bu1T0BE8GpMA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=d9t9T7D3EJSC8ATLu8X3DA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF7IqLKc8KncTuqSDESZRVUsoeLYA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/14144086</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=d9t9T7D3EJSC8ATLu8X3DA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF7IqLKc8KncTuqSDESZRVUsoeLYA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=KjN9T-fFD4ei8ATVyPDeDA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHgz5H8u0xUmoMvEE9YXJPKSqOGnw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/14126904</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=KjN9T-fFD4ei8ATVyPDeDA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHgz5H8u0xUmoMvEE9YXJPKSqOGnw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=flVxT9bbJYSC2wWJqKTNDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH37DDIWI2WlMXCbSL_OkTrs7asig" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/13809206</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=flVxT9bbJYSC2wWJqKTNDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH37DDIWI2WlMXCbSL_OkTrs7asig&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Ra5wT8HOCoGKsgKyovCTBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHwbuHivmSvs9LRUjN4Ox9TEMBmJA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/13788869</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Ra5wT8HOCoGKsgKyovCTBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHwbuHivmSvs9LRUjN4Ox9TEMBmJA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=PwNwT8TrFPOPsAKJwvnhBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGZzCjMoF-qndxllEdr09F8P35JzQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/13770620</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=PwNwT8TrFPOPsAKJwvnhBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGZzCjMoF-qndxllEdr09F8P35JzQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=NlxvT-ixH-fi2QWugoDyAQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFDhdXbmAbbKxGqouzU3hOMsd-I_g" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/13754488</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=NlxvT-ixH-fi2QWugoDyAQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFDhdXbmAbbKxGqouzU3hOMsd-I_g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=o7JuT6TMHubL2QXE2uGiAQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGdfjjOAj2akKrO1CQ52yIxKSBaEw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/13734731</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=o7JuT6TMHubL2QXE2uGiAQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGdfjjOAj2akKrO1CQ52yIxKSBaEw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=XApuT_X9EI2HsAK3rbioDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEGfgK3yt7M5sTfmmzTuzQfIT88hQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/13715545</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=XApuT_X9EI2HsAK3rbioDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEGfgK3yt7M5sTfmmzTuzQfIT88hQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=DWFtT9WwJ8Pm2gXJvbnxAQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEW5z9GjZ2ffl4wKLFmmSVpv5QQaA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/13696966</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=DWFtT9WwJ8Pm2gXJvbnxAQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEW5z9GjZ2ffl4wKLFmmSVpv5QQaA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=0BpoT8D0HMqzsgLb3LyOCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF1NtZBvbhgEwxO5QLYa0Gwvhu8fQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/13527341</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=0BpoT8D0HMqzsgLb3LyOCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF1NtZBvbhgEwxO5QLYa0Gwvhu8fQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=cXFnT5nfEqrKsQLGvaW3Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGT03iL0nObiEy3Kma1zkMYxoN6dw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/13505032</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=cXFnT5nfEqrKsQLGvaW3Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGT03iL0nObiEy3Kma1zkMYxoN6dw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=GslmT_GkL6qHsgKK2sS2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGCywHQrs32_FpmTFC32_Y2JPZ7pg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/13485882</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=GslmT_GkL6qHsgKK2sS2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGCywHQrs32_FpmTFC32_Y2JPZ7pg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=jiBmT5XQJ5L5sQK3nfS2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEwQxrvqIxZdnhwAu2J9vRZwo8N1A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/13468992</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=jiBmT5XQJ5L5sQK3nfS2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEwQxrvqIxZdnhwAu2J9vRZwo8N1A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=QHhlT9eGDKHKsQKsgYW3Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGPy61iheEJUKS0xXs7WBUvMNvc3g" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/13447972</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=QHhlT9eGDKHKsQKsgYW3Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGPy61iheEJUKS0xXs7WBUvMNvc3g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Z89kT4nQPLKDsAKivLi3Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGobEaxi0DcZHXSva7kLmLrGF_dDg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/13428654</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Z89kT4nQPLKDsAKivLi3Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGobEaxi0DcZHXSva7kLmLrGF_dDg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=HCZkT8_TBYfY2QXI5vTTCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH6v6MDv0VGBz98YXPb4jvqac02gg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/13408068</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=HCZkT8_TBYfY2QXI5vTTCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH6v6MDv0VGBz98YXPb4jvqac02gg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=t35jT-ybGsK1sQKlsMybCw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNECZOHBp8mkiU4yG1SVp0ZBs1o89w" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/13402831</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=t35jT-ybGsK1sQKlsMybCw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNECZOHBp8mkiU4yG1SVp0ZBs1o89w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=t4VIT6qtGaTjsQLykvzqCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGj9eLp2XLFeya6y_tgcrMrq07RFQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/12586788</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=t4VIT6qtGaTjsQLykvzqCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGj9eLp2XLFeya6y_tgcrMrq07RFQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=md5HT_mAJKeCsALl2ZTrCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFNhfURx1eCwe1s1mSdYxJNmHPCow" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/12571167</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=md5HT_mAJKeCsALl2ZTrCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFNhfURx1eCwe1s1mSdYxJNmHPCow&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=mjZHT42XMKqFsALNq43rCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEYXx68amCoLsFmdpIk0m-0FeSpvw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/12547657</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=mjZHT42XMKqFsALNq43rCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEYXx68amCoLsFmdpIk0m-0FeSpvw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=tIpGT7G_M9GWtwfu9LWDDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFb2EJpj7DRShisozCkdB9MQqvVYQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/12530851</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=tIpGT7G_M9GWtwfu9LWDDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFb2EJpj7DRShisozCkdB9MQqvVYQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=n-FFT722HcWHsgLjrPXCDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH81HbO-YrzZfCe0yHzl0ItivxaGA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/12508129</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=n-FFT722HcWHsgLjrPXCDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH81HbO-YrzZfCe0yHzl0ItivxaGA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=P5BET4PnGu2nsAKc34HDDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHwEudgnpAh5-xMUjW0FkrncN57yw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/12469213</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=P5BET4PnGu2nsAKc34HDDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHwEudgnpAh5-xMUjW0FkrncN57yw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=k-ZDT_3pK4qQ2QXRs4ySCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFkvaugmSf4LjIjXnrzkjyaCTn-NA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/12455169</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=k-ZDT_3pK4qQ2QXRs4ySCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFkvaugmSf4LjIjXnrzkjyaCTn-NA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=-D5DT72qEIn02QXzhIGlCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFp0XK_JqHe7NvuKnJDsgRFKoZqSw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/12430665</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=-D5DT72qEIn02QXzhIGlCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFp0XK_JqHe7NvuKnJDsgRFKoZqSw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=qZRCT4S0POrO2gXC0PCBCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFtr3GVCNjADqYmPM6Hiew7VfbTWg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/12417621</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=qZRCT4S0POrO2gXC0PCBCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFtr3GVCNjADqYmPM6Hiew7VfbTWg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=4-xBT72rNcLo2QWWiIGaCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFRSysTAKo2J_KmZPk_muFxA_PS5A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/12392648</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=4-xBT72rNcLo2QWWiIGaCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFRSysTAKo2J_KmZPk_muFxA_PS5A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=jbE4T_PLGMihsQLCmOCaAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGymA5R5fiSyWsO318C-08T3S_oJg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/12137394</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=jbE4T_PLGMihsQLCmOCaAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGymA5R5fiSyWsO318C-08T3S_oJg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=PA84T8qYH4PnsQK0_KSUAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGjfybmE7s9w1jhVmmmnlFEieUHfg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/12129074</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=PA84T8qYH4PnsQK0_KSUAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGjfybmE7s9w1jhVmmmnlFEieUHfg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="http://74.86.203.132/bill/111-h1020/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/11504330</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All Bill Titles. Official: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. as introduced. Popular: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. Short: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced. .... this bill to dis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://74.86.203.132/bill/111-h1020/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 1020, The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200514936.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-10:/commentary/4405458</id>
    <updated>2009-02-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Human rights </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
US Congress: HR 1020, The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200514936.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.1020 Arbitration Fairness Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-10:/commentary/4387770</id>
    <updated>2009-02-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : House Judiciary - Major... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR1020 Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 on OpenCongress.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1020/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 1020: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1020" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-10:/commentary/4336515</id>
    <updated>2009-02-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Active Legislation -- Tracked by GovTrack.us </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A bill in the US Congress: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1020&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 1020, To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1020.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-10:/commentary/4336514</id>
    <updated>2009-02-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
US Congress: HR 1020, To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1020.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.991 Consumer Fairness Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h991/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-09:/commentary/4508694</id>
    <updated>2009-02-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : House Financial Services... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Just over one week ago, two pieces of anti-arbitration legislation &#195;&#162;&#226;&#8218;&#172;&#226;&#8364;&#339; the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 (HR 1020) and the Consumer Fairness Act of 2009 (HR 991) &#195;&#162;&#226;&#8218;&#172;&#226;&#8364;&#339; were formally introduced in the US House of Representatives. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h991/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
</feed>

