2011-03-28T01:00:00Z opencongress.org tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/blog/55383 tag:opencongress.org,2011-03-28:/commentary/12137486 2011-03-28T01:00:00Z opencongress.org All Bill Titles. Official: To provide for a land exchange with the Trinity Public Utilities District of Trinity County, California, involving the transfer of land to the Bureau of Land Management and the Six Rivers National Forest in exchange for National <br /><br /><a href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h1237/show&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=AbI4T9-8BYHLsQL6oO2TAg&amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;usg=AFQjCNFhKcoy6oiNHsDObCw6K1h1Nw1jyA">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-03-28:/commentary/12129142 2011-03-28T01:00:00Z opencongress.org All Bill Titles. 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Thanks for helping to build pub<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h1237/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-29:/commentary/9909942 2010-11-29T19:00:00Z UGG EARMUFFS New – Title: National Child Protection Act of 1993: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session, on H.r. 1237 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.uggearmuffs.info/child-hearing-protection-3/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-17:/commentary/9526368 2010-10-17T20:00:00Z Maryland Nursing Home Lawyer Blog Civil Justice System Uncovers Abuse and Neglect of Elderly Americans, Kansas City.com/American Association for Justice, October 7, 2010. HR 1237 – Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009, Open Congress.org, February 26, 2009 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.marylandnursinghomelawyerblog.com/2010/10/legislature_aims_to_eliminate.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-30:/commentary/9263343 2010-09-30T20:00:00Z Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog Another pending legislation piece that hits close to home for the Chicago nursing home neglect attorneys at Levin &amp; Perconti is the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (H.R. 1237, S. 512). The Nursing Home Arbitration Act would ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2010/10/saying_goodbye_to_forced_consu.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-20:/commentary/9165005 2010-09-20T20:00:00Z Pink Earmuffs Title: National Child Protection Act of 1993: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session, on H.r. 1237 July ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pinkearmuffs.info/child-hearing-protection-2/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-02:/commentary/9068161 2010-09-02T20:00:00Z Protecting Civil Justice The bipartisan Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512 / HR 1237), sponsored by Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) and Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), would eliminate forced arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://georgiajustice.blogspot.com/2010/09/consumer-financial-protection-bureau.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-08:/commentary/8915914 2010-08-08T20:00:00Z Disputing House version: HR 1237 and Status. The Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2009 would amend the Truth in Lending Act of 1968. The bill provides that “[n]o residential mortgage loan and no extension of credit under an open ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=10369">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-21:/commentary/8764050 2010-07-21T20:00:00Z Smoke and Mirrors Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512 / H.R. 1237), sponsored by Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) and Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), would eliminate forced arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://canucwhatic.blogspot.com/2010/07/arbitration-fairness.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-20:/commentary/9007189 2010-07-20T20:00:00Z WEE See You... The bipartisan Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512 / H.R. 1237), sponsored by Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) and Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), would eliminate forced arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://weeseeyou.com/2010/07/21/livestream-president-obama-signs-the-frank-dodd-wall-street-reform-and-consumer-protection-act/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-20:/commentary/8748241 2010-07-20T20:00:00Z Connecticut Watchdog The bipartisan Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512 / H.R. 1237), sponsored by Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) and Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), would eliminate forced arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ctwatchdog.com/2010/07/21/attorneys-claim-consumer-financial-reform-will-protect-against-abusive-arbitrations">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-19:/commentary/8748242 2010-07-19T20:00:00Z Aging Services of Washington Online Community H.R. 1237, which prohibits pre-dispute arbitration agreements in admissions documents for nursing homes and assisted living, may come up for mark-up this week or next. AAHSA recently met with the sponsor, Rep. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://agingwa.blogspot.com/2010/07/prohibiting-arbitration-agreements.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-18:/commentary/8734525 2010-07-18T20:00:00Z Future of Aging The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (H.R. 1237), which prohibits pre-dispute arbitration agreements in admissions documents for nursing homes and assisted living, may come up for mark-up this week or next. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://futureofaging.aahsa.org/2010/07/washington-update-back-from-recess-back-in-action/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-12:/commentary/8848310 2010-07-12T20:00:00Z Aging Services Update 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—a blog from the American Association ...<br /><br /><a 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">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-11:/commentary/8690150 2010-07-11T20:00:00Z Aging Services of Washington Online Community 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 – in nursing ...<br /><br /><a href="http://agingwa.blogspot.com/2010/07/pre-dispute-arbitration-clauses-at-risk.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-11:/commentary/8690149 2010-07-11T20:00:00Z Future of Aging 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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://futureofaging.aahsa.org/2010/07/washington-update-extending-the-increased-medicaid-funding/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-04:/commentary/8667554 2010-07-04T20:00:00Z Disputing House version: HR 1237 and Status. The Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2009 would amend the Truth in Lending Act of 1968. The bill provides that “[n]o residential mortgage loan and no extension of credit under an open ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=9893">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-27:/commentary/8608430 2010-06-27T20:00:00Z Untitled 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. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://citizenvox.org/2010/06/28/the-push-for-arbitration-fairness-continues/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-22:/commentary/8567750 2010-06-22T20:00:00Z Thieves in the Temple. In any case, Public Citizen helps you support HR 1020, as well as HR 1237, the Nursing Home Arbitration Act, which would prohibit pre-dispute arbitration agreements between nursing homes and their residents. Yes, you read that right, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/06/because-evil-just-keeps-getting-back-up.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-21:/commentary/8567751 2010-06-21T20:00:00Z PointOfLaw Forum HR 1237, the &quot;Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009&quot;. Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) outlined the far-reaching HR 5503 in a news release when it was introduced on June 10, &quot;Conyers and Melancon Introduce SPILL Act.&quot; ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2010/06/house-judiciary-1.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-08:/commentary/8480843 2010-06-08T20:00:00Z Disputing House version: HR 1237 and Status. The Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2009 would amend the Truth in Lending Act of 1968. The bill provides that “[n]o residential mortgage loan and no extension of credit under an open ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=9402">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-06:/commentary/8523492 2010-06-06T20:00:00Z WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... US Congress: HR 1237, The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1237.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-18:/commentary/8140906 2010-04-18T20:00:00Z My Heart and Hands Nursing Home Arbitration: Protect the rights of nursing home residents and their families by enacting legislation, such as the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512/ H.R. 1237). Provisions of many of the above bills are ...<br /><br /><a href="http://myheartandhands.com/how-does-a-family-pay-for-in-home-senior-care/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8072620 2010-04-07T20:00:00Z Disputing House version: HR 1237 and Status. The Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2009 would amend the Truth in Lending Act of 1968. The bill provides that “[n]o residential mortgage loan and no extension of credit under an open ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=8555">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/8403391 2010-03-17T20:00:00Z Florida Injury Lawyers Blog As of the date of this blog, both the House of Representatives and the Senate are considering bills (HR 1237 and S. 512, both known as the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009) providing that a pre-dispute agreement between ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.floridainjurylawyersblog.com/2010/03/current_topics_in_nursing_home.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-24:/commentary/7697357 2010-02-24T19:00:00Z Disputing House version: HR 1237 and Status. The Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2009 would amend the Truth in Lending Act of 1968. The bill provides that “[n]o residential mortgage loan and no extension of credit under an open ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=8068">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-20:/commentary/7646925 2010-02-20T19:00:00Z PointOfLaw Forum Pro-litigation legislators have introduced bills that would limit or eliminate arbitration clauses in nursing home agreements (The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act, H.R. 1237, S. 512), for mortgage loans or home-equity lines of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2010/02/trial-lawyers-i-20.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-09:/commentary/7585359 2010-02-09T19:00:00Z Market Skeptics The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (HR 1237, S. 512) would make unenforceable all arbitration clauses regulating disputes between nursing homes and their boarder-patients. [236] The Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.marketskeptics.com/2010/02/researching-trial-lawyers.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-01:/commentary/7867869 2010-02-01T19:00:00Z Nelson Mullins Newsletters HR 1237 – Rep. Tim Bearden (R-Villa Rica) proposed a Constitutional Amendment providing that a coroner will be a county officer where such office has not been abolished pursuant to law. This proposal would be included in the State&#39;s ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nmrs.com/newsletters/gold-dome-report-for-february-2-2010">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-01:/commentary/7534826 2010-02-01T19:00:00Z Nelson Mullins Newsletters HR 1237 – Rep. Tim Bearden (R-Villa Rica) proposed a Constitutional Amendment providing that a coroner will be a county officer where such office has not been abolished pursuant to law. This proposal would be included in the State&#39;s ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nelsonmullins.com/newsletters/gold-dome-report-for-february-2-2010">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-31:/commentary/7473964 2010-01-31T19:00:00Z Voices which would ensure that the decision to enter arbitration is made voluntary, and the bipartisan Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512 / H.R. 1237), sponsored by Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) and Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://voices.injuryboard.com/miscellaneous/kbrs-scotus-petition-shows-need-for-arbitration-fairness-act.aspx?googleid=277598">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7407058 2010-01-26T19:00:00Z Clean Up City of St. Augustine, Florida 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 Protection Act of 1997 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://cleanupcityofstaugustine.blogspot.com/2010/01/congress-bans-cramdown-arbitration.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7407059 2010-01-24T19:00:00Z Disputing House version: HR 1237 and Status. The Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2009 would amend the Truth in Lending Act of 1968. The bill provides that “[n]o residential mortgage loan and no extension of credit under an open ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=7086">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-14:/commentary/7549689 2010-01-14T19:00:00Z Open Congress : Senate Health, Education,... (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 . ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s2838/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7030223 2009-12-21T19:00:00Z Voices which would ensure that the decision to enter arbitration is made voluntary, and the bipartisan Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512 / H.R. 1237), sponsored by Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) and Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://voices.injuryboard.com/miscellaneous/congress-takes-small-step-in-halting-abusive-forced-arbitrations.aspx?googleid=275990">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6969286 2009-12-17T19:00:00Z Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse Neglect This Act would render pre-dispute arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts unenforceable (Senate version: S.512 and Status; House version: H.R. 1237 and Status). In Koricic v. Beverly Enters., 278 Neb. 713 (No. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://malpractice.blogspot.com/2009/12/nebraska-supreme-court-refuses-to.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/6957089 2009-12-14T19:00:00Z Disputing House version: HR 1237 and Status. The Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2009 would amend the Truth in Lending Act of 1968. The bill provides that “[n]o residential mortgage loan and no extension of credit under an open ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=6789">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6605922 2009-11-03T19:00:00Z Disputing This Act would render pre-dispute arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts unenforceable (Senate version: S.512 and Status; House version: HR 1237 and Status). In Koricic v. Beverly Enters., 278 Neb. 713 (No. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=6040">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6460832 2009-10-19T20:00:00Z Blog on the Run: Reloaded ... both you and Americans in general are probably better off doing the opposite. Posted in Hold! Them! Accountable!, I want my money back. Tagged: Audit the Fed, banksters, Federal, Federal Reserve, HR 1237, Kay Hagan, S. 640.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogontherun.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/calling-out-sen-kay-hagan/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6817237 2009-10-18T20:00:00Z The Economist: Lexington's notebook In reaction, leaders in Congress have introduced the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 (H.R. 1237, S. 512) that would invalidate all such contracts—and increase the costs of caring for the elderly. Medical devices. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.economist.com/blogs/lexington/2009/10/lawyers_v_health_care">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6437392 2009-10-18T20:00:00Z The Economist: Lexington's notebook In reaction, leaders in Congress have introduced the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 (H.R. 1237, S. 512) that would invalidate all such contracts—and increase the costs of caring for the elderly. Medical devices. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.economist.com/blogs/lexington/2009/10/lawyers_v_health_care.cfm">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6407149 2009-10-13T20:00:00Z Disputing House version: HR 1237 and Status. The Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2009 would amend the Truth in Lending Act of 1968. The bill provides that “[n]o residential mortgage loan and no extension of credit under an open ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=5822">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6134716 2009-09-15T20:00:00Z Disputing Linda T. Sanchez (D-CA), sponsor of H.R. 1237 (a.k.a. “Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Actâ€*). The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 would render pre-dispute arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts unenforceable ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=5242">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-28:/commentary/5978398 2009-08-28T20:00:00Z Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse Neglect The bipartisan Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512 / H.R. 1237), sponsored by Senators Mel Martinez (R-FL) and Herb Kohl (D-WI) and Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) in the House, bans pre-dispute forced arbitration clauses from ...<br /><br /><a href="http://malpractice.blogspot.com/2009/08/nursing-home-arbitration-preys-on.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/5938936 2009-08-24T20:00:00Z Business Conflict Blog Similar legislation was recently reintroduced in the 111th Congress by Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) as S. 512 and by Representative Linda Sanchez (D-CA) as H.R. 1237. 6. Cost to Association? None. 7. Disclosure of interest? ...<br /><br /><a href="http://businessconflictmanagement.com/blog/2009/08/aba-resolution-on-fairness-in-arbitration-act/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-13:/commentary/5839468 2009-08-13T20:00:00Z Denise Richardson ... clauses in consumer, employment, and franchisee contracts.&quot; MORE &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). ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.givemebackmycredit.com/blog/2009/08/bank-of-america-drops-you-cant.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-26:/commentary/5677679 2009-07-26T20:00:00Z Elder Neglect Support Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 (S. 512/H.R. 1237). July 27th, 2009. Filed under: Elder Abuse and Neglect. Last week, two of the country's largest arbitration firms said they are no longer handling consumer ...<br /><br /><a href="http://elderneglect.org/support-fairness-in-nursing-home-arbitration-act-of-2009-s-512hr-1237/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-26:/commentary/5677678 2009-07-26T20:00:00Z Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog Support Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 (S. 512/H.R. 1237). Last week, two of the country's largest arbitration firms said they are no longer handling consumer arbitration cases. In the Wall Street Journal, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.levinperconti.com/2009/07/support_fairness_in_nursing_ho.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-22:/commentary/6051712 2009-07-22T20:00:00Z Bad Builder Blog The bipartisan Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512 / H.R. 1237), introduced by Sens. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) and Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) and Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), would eliminate forced arbitration clauses in nursing home ...<br /><br /><a href="http://hadd.com.wh.esosoft.net/blog/?p=56=1">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-22:/commentary/5651709 2009-07-22T20:00:00Z Bad Builder Blog 512 / HR 1237) would eliminate forced arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts. In a statement released this morning, AAJ VP of Public Affairs Linda Lipsen said “For years, consumers have seen first-hand how corporations and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://hadd.com.wh.esosoft.net/blog/?p=56">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-20:/commentary/5625169 2009-07-20T20:00:00Z Trade Regulation Talk 512/HR 1237) would eliminate pre-dispute mandatory arbitration in all nursing home contracts. Legislation before the House to create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency (HR 3126) would provide regulatory authority to restrict or ...<br /><br /><a href="http://traderegulation.blogspot.com/2009/07/arbitration-firm-agrees-to-settle-false.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/8403392 2009-07-19T20:00:00Z PINcept.com 512/HR 1237) would eliminate pre-dispute mandatory arbitration in all nursing home contracts. Legislation before the House to create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency (HR 3126) addresses arbitration and would give broad ...<br /><br /><a href="http://pincept.blogspot.com/2009/07/national-arbitration-forum-pulling-from.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/7646926 2009-07-19T20:00:00Z ePayments News 512/HR 1237) would eliminate pre-dispute mandatory arbitration in all nursing home contracts. Legislation before the House to create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency (HR 3126) addresses arbitration and would give broad ...<br /><br /><a href="http://epaymentnews.blogspot.com/2009/07/national-arbitration-forum-pulling-from.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/5625170 2009-07-19T20:00:00Z Protecting Civil Justice 512 / HR 1237), introduced by Sens. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) and Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) and Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), would eliminate forced arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts. On Wednesday, a House Oversight and Government ...<br /><br /><a href="http://georgiajustice.blogspot.com/2009/07/naf-settlement-underscores-need-for.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/5606653 2009-07-19T20:00:00Z LawMemo Arbitration Blog The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512/H.R. 1237) would eliminate pre-dispute mandatory arbitration in all nursing home contracts. Legislation before the House to create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency (H.R. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lawmemo.com/arbitrationblog/2009/07/national_arbitr_1.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/5596648 2009-07-19T20:00:00Z HomeATM The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512/H.R. 1237) would eliminate pre-dispute mandatory arbitration in all nursing home contracts. Legislation before the House to create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency (H.R. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://pindebit.blogspot.com/2009/07/national-arbitration-forum-pulling-from.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-18:/commentary/10216541 2009-07-18T20:00:00Z Bad Credit Repair Discussion Forum The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512/HR 1237) would eliminate pre-dispute mandatory arbitration in all nursing home contracts. Legislation before the House to create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency (HR 3126) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.infinitecredit.com/forums/advanced-credit-repair-dealing-collection-agencies/10785-important-news-about-naf.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-18:/commentary/7800286 2009-07-18T20:00:00Z FMD Consumer Blog The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512/H.R. 1237) would eliminate pre-dispute mandatory arbitration in all nursing home contracts. Legislation before the House to create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency (H.R. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://fmdconsumer.com/post/2009/07/19/National-Arbitration-Forum-NAF-to-Cease-Administering-All-Consumer-Arbitrations.aspx">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-18:/commentary/6026941 2009-07-18T20:00:00Z FMD Consumer Blog 512/HR 1237) would eliminate pre-dispute mandatory arbitration in all nursing home contracts. Legislation before the House to create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency (HR 3126) addresses arbitration and would give broad ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fivemilliondots.com/post/2009/07/19/National-Arbitration-Forum-NAF-to-Cease-Administering-All-Consumer-Arbitrations.aspx">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-18:/commentary/5938935 2009-07-18T20:00:00Z Nowthen Minnesota The bipartisan Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512 / H.R. 1237), introduced by Sens. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) and Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) and Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), would eliminate forced arbitration clauses in nursing home ...<br /><br /><a href="http://nowthenminnesota.com/article.cfm/id/647058">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5542449 2009-07-13T20:00:00Z Protecting Civil Justice The bipartisan Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512 / H.R. 1237), introduced by Sens. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) and Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) and Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), would eliminate forced arbitration clauses in nursing home ...<br /><br /><a href="http://georgiajustice.blogspot.com/2009/07/consumer-financial-protection-agency.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-06:/commentary/5223687 2009-06-06T20:00:00Z Franchise News - Comments Another indication of a shift in attitudes toward arbitration is the re-introduction in the current (111th) Congress of the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (HR1237 and S.512 ), which would prohibit pre-dispute binding ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bluemaumau.org/7282/franchisee_testifies_capitol_hill_make_mandatory_arbitration_illegal#comment-81244">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-18:/commentary/5050320 2009-05-18T20:00:00Z Real Estate Nark The coalition is also supporting the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (H.R. 1237 and S. 512), which would eliminate mandatory binding arbitration clauses from nursing home contracts. The Fair Arbitration Now Coalition will hold ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.realestatenark.com/2009/05/end-forced-arbitration-now-groups-tell.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/7972068 2009-05-13T20:00:00Z California Personal Injury Blog In an open letter to the United States Senate, the National Citizens&#39; Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR) has unequivocally stated its support for the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512/H.R. 1237). ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.habbaspilaw.com/blog/forced-nursing-home-arbitration/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5059559 2009-05-13T20:00:00Z California Personal Injury Blog In an open letter to the United States Senate, the National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR) has unequivocally stated its support for the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512/HR 1237). ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.habbaspilaw.com/blog/elder-abuse-neglect/forced-nursing-home-arbitration/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-10:/commentary/4988643 2009-05-10T20:00:00Z South Carolina Nursing Home Lawyer Blog The Legislation: On March 3, 2009, some members of Congress introduced amendments to Title 9 of the United States Code which would be known as the Fairness in Nursing Home Act. (S. 512/H.R. 1237) The proposed amendment will first go to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.southcarolinanursinghomelawyerblog.com/2009/05/big_nursing_home_corporations.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-30:/commentary/4937053 2009-04-30T20:00:00Z Patti&#39;s Blog - Advocate for Elders,... 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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://pattidudek.typepad.com/pattis_blog/2009/05/nccnhr-arbitration-fairness-day-action-alert-please-join-our-effort.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-29:/commentary/4988642 2009-04-29T20:00:00Z Fair Arbitration Now - Fair Contracts, Fair Courts House Bill: H.R. 1237. Status: Introduced Consponsors: 8. Text of Legislation · CRS Summary. Senate Bill: S. 512. Status: Introduced Consponsors: 3. Text of Legislation · CRS Summary · Older Arbitration Legislation (110th Congress) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fairarbitrationnow.org/content/arbitration-fairness-day-wrap">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-29:/commentary/4882037 2009-04-29T20:00:00Z Welcome Home! with Vicky Samuel: The Blog The undersigned organizations urge you to support the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 (S. 512/H.R. 1237), which would invalidate pre-dispute mandatory arbitration provisions in nursing home, assisted living, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://safeharbortv.wordpress.com/2009/04/30/coalition-support-letter-for-fairness-in-nursing-home-arbitration-act-s-512hr-1237/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-29:/commentary/4875743 2009-04-29T20:00:00Z Mediation Matters This measure comes on the heels of another similar proposal targeted towards the nursing home industry: The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512 / H.R. 1237). S. 512/H.R. 1237 introduced by Sens. Mel Martinez (R-Fla. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stevemehta.wordpress.com/2009/04/29/new-poll-finds-that-majority-of-voters-oppose-arbitration-clauses-adr-bill-proposed-in-congress/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/5157546 2009-04-28T20:00:00Z Fair Arbitration Now - Fair Contracts, Fair Courts The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512 / H.R. 1237), introduced by Sens. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) and Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) and Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), would eliminate forced arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fairarbitrationnow.org/node/93">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4937054 2009-04-28T20:00:00Z InjuryBoard Local Blogs Consumer advocates Fair Arbitration Now point out that: "Corporations oppose the Arbitration Fairness Act because the system of forced arbitration allows them to escape accountability for discrimination, harassment, gross negligence, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://feeds.injuryboard.com/~r/injuryboard/~3/p1s3zAgFrws/fact-sheet-for-arbitration-fairness-act.aspx">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4937052 2009-04-28T20:00:00Z Fair Arbitration Now - Fair Contracts, Fair Courts The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512 / H.R. 1237), introduced by Sens. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) and Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) and Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), would eliminate forced arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fairarbitrationnow.org/content/poll-americans-oppose-forced-arbitration-demand-corporations-be-held-accountable">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4889213 2009-04-28T20:00:00Z Watchdog Blog Wide support exists across party lines for Arbitration Fairness Act; consumers, employees from around US lobby lawmakers today. Washington, DC – Americans widely oppose corporations using mandatory binding arbitration clauses in the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://citizen.typepad.com/watchdog_blog/2009/04/poll-americans-oppose-forced-arbitration-demand-corporations-be-held-accountable.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4889212 2009-04-28T20:00:00Z Welcome Home! with Vicky Samuel: The Blog 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 – Americans widely oppose corporations using mandatory ...<br /><br /><a href="http://safeharbortv.wordpress.com/2009/04/29/arbitration-fairness-act-hr-1020-introduced-today/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4875742 2009-04-28T20:00:00Z Consumer Law & Policy The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512 / H.R. 1237), introduced by Sens. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) and Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) and Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), would eliminate forced arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://pubcit.typepad.com/clpblog/2009/04/poll-voters-oppose-forced-arbitration-demand-corporate-accountability.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4875741 2009-04-28T20:00:00Z Injuryboard Regional Blogs The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512 / H.R. 1237). Would eliminate forced arbitration clauses specifically in nursing home contracts. Sponsors: Sens. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) and Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) / Rep. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://honolulu.injuryboard.com/medical-malpractice/fact-sheet-for-arbitration-fairness-act.aspx?googleid=262040">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-27:/commentary/6068662 2009-04-27T20:00:00Z Office of Advocacy What's New This recommendation seems to be consistent with the congressional legislative attempts to improve cytology PT testing – see H.R. 1237 the Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of the 110 Congress and the companion Senate Bill, S.2510. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sba.gov/ADVO/laws/comments/cms09_0317.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-27:/commentary/6009740 2009-04-27T20:00:00Z Open Congress : Senate Judiciary - Major... clauses in consumer, employment, and franchisee contracts.&quot; MORE · 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). ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s931/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-27:/commentary/5531580 2009-04-27T20:00:00Z Office of Advocacy What's New This recommendation seems to be consistent with the congressional legislative attempts to improve cytology PT testing – see H.R. 1237 the Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of the 110 Congress and the companion Senate Bill, S.2510. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://sba.gov/advo/laws/comments/cms09_0317.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-26:/commentary/8978196 2009-04-26T20:00:00Z Elder Neglect People are encouraged to show their support for the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512 and HR 1237) and the Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 1020). If you are interested in supporting this legislation, we encourage you [...]<br /><br /><a href="http://elderneglect.org/help-protect-nursing-home-residents-by-supporting-legislation-eliminating-mandatory-arbitration-2/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-26:/commentary/5460010 2009-04-26T20:00:00Z Elder Neglect People are encouraged to show their support for the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512 and HR 1237) and the Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 1020). If you are interested in supporting this legislation, we encourage you [...]<br /><br /><a href="http://elderneglect.org/help-protect-nursing-home-residents-by-supporting-legislation-eliminating-mandatory-arbitration/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-24:/commentary/4862346 2009-04-24T20:00:00Z Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog 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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.levinperconti.com/2009/04/help_protect_nursing_home_resi.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-21:/commentary/5006375 2009-04-21T20:00:00Z Fair Arbitration Now - Fair Contracts, Fair Courts The coalition is also supporting the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (H.R. 1237 and S. 512), which would eliminate mandatory binding arbitration clauses from nursing home contracts. The Fair Arbitration Now Coalition will hold ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fairarbitrationnow.org/content/end-forced-arbitration-now-groups-tell-congress">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-21:/commentary/4849629 2009-04-21T20:00:00Z Bad Builder Blog The coalition is also supporting the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (H.R. 1237 and S. 512), which would eliminate mandatory binding arbitration clauses from nursing home contracts. The Fair Arbitration Now Coalition will hold ...<br /><br /><a href="http://hadd.com.wh.esosoft.net/blog/?p=40">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-20:/commentary/9480979 2009-04-20T20:00:00Z Fair Arbitration Now - Fair Contracts, Fair Courts House Bill: H.R. 991. Status: Introduced Consponsors: 0. Text of Legislation &middot; CRS Summary. Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act Our Coverage. House Bill: H.R. 1237. Status: Introduced Consponsors: 17. Text of Legislation ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fairarbitrationnow.org/content/hr-1020-arbitration-fairness-act-2009-protect-consumers-abusive-mandatory-arbitration-clause">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-20:/commentary/4826000 2009-04-20T20:00:00Z Jere Beasley Report Linda Sanchez (HR 1237) and in the Senate by Sen. Mel Martinez (S. 512). These bills would prohibit binding mandatory arbitration agreements in nursing home contracts, safeguarding the legal rights of an all too vulnerable population. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jerebeasleyreport.com/2009/04/two-important-bills-dealing-with-arbitration-should-be-passed/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-20:/commentary/4825999 2009-04-20T20:00:00Z Consumer Law & Policy The coalition is also supporting the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (H.R. 1237 and S. 512), which would eliminate mandatory binding arbitration clauses from nursing home contracts. Posted by Deepak Gupta on Tuesday, April 21, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://pubcit.typepad.com/clpblog/2009/04/fair-arbitration-coalition-website-blog-announced.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-19:/commentary/4849628 2009-04-19T20:00:00Z PointOfLaw Forum 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 "asbestos" is S.Res. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2009/04/asbestos-and-lo.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-15:/commentary/6437393 2009-04-15T20:00:00Z Open Congress : Top 20 Bills Most Written... House version: HR 1237 and Status. ... Source: Disputing. Did you find this article useful? Your opinion counts - together, we&#39;re finding the very best news and blog coverage about Congress available on the web. 10/13/09 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1214/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-08:/commentary/4761300 2009-04-08T20:00:00Z Louisville Personal Injury Lawyer In March 2009, The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 (HR 1237) was introduced to the House. The act prohibits nursing homes from inconspicuously placing mandatory arbitration clauses...<br /><br /><a href="http://louisville.injuryboard.com/nursing-home-and-elder-abuse/fairness-in-nursing-home-arbitration-act-of-2009.aspx?googleid=260706">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-07:/commentary/6247150 2009-04-07T20:00:00Z Louisville Personal Injury Lawyer in march 2009, the fairness in nursing home arbitration act of 2009 (hr 1237) was introduced to the house. the act prohibits nursing homes from inconspicuously placing mandatory arbitration clauses in its contract, which are often ...<br /><br /><a href="http://louisville.injuryboard.com/nursing-home-and-elder-abuse/keeping-up-with-fda-recalls-.aspx?googleid=260522">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-31:/commentary/4719351 2009-03-31T20:00:00Z SRCAR GAD 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 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://gadblog.srcar.org/2009/04/01/arbitration-rights-at-risk/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-29:/commentary/9480982 2009-03-29T20:00:00Z Open Congress : Senate Health, Education,... S.795 Elder Justice Act of ... 2 &middot; H.R.2006 Elder Justice Act. 2 &middot; H.R.1105 Omnibus Appropriation... 1 &middot; H.R.1237 Fairness in Nursing H... 1 &middot; H.R.1047 To amend the National... 1. Users supporting S.750 (3) are also: Supporting <br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s750/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-23:/commentary/4600605 2009-03-23T20:00:00Z Investigating Elder Abuse Blog Linda T. Sanchez (D-CA) introduced bill H.R. 1237: Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009. The bill would amend Chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code to, among other things: “(b) Invalidity of Pre-Dispute Arbitration ...<br /><br /><a href="http://corporateresearchers.com/wordpress/?p=10">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-16:/commentary/4528193 2009-03-16T20:00:00Z Office of Advocacy What's New This recommendation seems to be consistent with the congressional legislative attempts to improve cytology PT testing – see H.R. 1237 the Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of the 110 Congress and the companion Senate Bill, S.2510. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sba.gov/advo/laws/comments/cms09_0317.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-16:/commentary/4528191 2009-03-16T20:00:00Z PointOfLaw Forum 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), ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2009/03/philip-howard-b.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-15:/commentary/8354956 2009-03-15T20:00:00Z Sieben, Grose, Von Holtum &amp; Carey On February 26, 2009 HR 1237: Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 was introduced in the House and on March 3, 2009 the Senate introduced S. 512: Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. The overall goal of these two bills ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.knowyourrights.com/2009/03/two-important-bipartisan-bills.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-15:/commentary/4528192 2009-03-15T20:00:00Z Sieben, Grose, Von Holtum & Carey On February 26, 2009 H.R. 1237: Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 was introduced in the House and on March 3, 2009 the Senate introduced S. 512: Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. The overall goal of these two ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.knowyourrights.com/blog/2009/03/two-important-bipartisan-bills.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-14:/commentary/4849630 2009-03-14T20:00:00Z Donna Craig &amp; Associates March 2009. As a service to the clients of Donna Craig & Associates, PLC, this month’s ADR Newsletter summarizes current events in the area of Alternative Dispute Resolution. This Newsletter by no means covers all ADR law topics, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.donnacraigassoc.com/?p=13">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-14:/commentary/4778952 2009-03-14T20:00:00Z Donna Craig & Associates Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (D-CA) has introduced a bill (HR 1237) that, if passed, would invalidate pre-dispute arbitration agreements between long-term care.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.donnacraigassoc.com/?p=58">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-14:/commentary/4719352 2009-03-14T20:00:00Z Donna Craig & Associates Legislation Introduced to Limit Pre-Dispute Arbitration Disputes in Nursing Homes Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (D-CA) has introduced a bill (HR 1237) that,<br /><br /><a href="http://www.donnacraigassoc.com/?p=52">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-14:/commentary/4711658 2009-03-14T20:00:00Z Donna Craig & Associates Legislation Introduced to Limit Pre-Dispute Arbitration Disputes in Nursing Homes Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (D-CA) has introduced a bill (HR 1237) that,<br /><br /><a href="http://www.donnacraigassoc.com/?p=42">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-14:/commentary/4694368 2009-03-14T20:00:00Z Donna Craig & Associates Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (D-CA) has introduced a bill (HR 1237) that, if passed, would invalidate pre-dispute arbitration agreements between long-term care facilities and residents. Rep. Sanchez supports the bill on the basis that ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.donnacraigassoc.com/?p=30">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-11:/commentary/4761301 2009-03-11T20:00:00Z Injury Law Blog Linda Sanchez (HR 1237) and in the Senate by Sen. Mel Martinez (S. 512). These bills would prohibit binding mandatory arbitration agreements in nursing home contracts, safeguarding the legal rights of an all too vulnerable population. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://injurylaw.labovick.com/2009/03/articles/legal-news/its-about-time-consumer-friendly-legislative-relief/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/9480980 2009-03-10T20:00:00Z Open Congress : House Energy and Commerce... H.R.1237 Fairness in Nursing H... 1 &middot; H.R.2688 Empowered at Home Act... 1 &middot; H.R.2006 Elder Justice Act. 1 &middot; H.R.3098 Caring for an Aging A... 1 &middot; H.R.2350 Preserving Patient Ac.. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1457/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/9701538 2009-03-09T20:00:00Z InjuryBoard National News Desk H.R. 1237 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 &middot; Health and Human Services report; How to choose a nursing home - Medicare; Injuryboard Help center - Nursing homes; Injuryboard news on nursing homes ...<br /><br /><a href="http://news.injuryboard.com/nursing-home-arbitration-act-of-2009.aspx?googleid=258872">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/5388410 2009-03-09T20:00:00Z InjuryBoard National News Desk LEARN MORE. HR 1237 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009; Health and Human Services report; How to choose a nursing home - Medicare; Injuryboard Help center - Nursing homes; Injuryboard news on nursing homes ...<br /><br /><a href="http://feeds.injuryboard.com/~r/IBnationalnews/~3/g5G4txEFbFQ/nursing-home-arbitration-act-of-2009.aspx">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4422537 2009-03-09T20:00:00Z InjuryBoard National News Desk H.R. 1237 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 · Health and Human Services report; How to choose a nursing home - Medicare; Injuryboard Help center - Nursing homes; Injuryboard news on nursing homes ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.injuryboard.com/national-news/nursing-home-arbitration-act-of-2009.aspx?googleid=258872">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-08:/commentary/9480981 2009-03-08T20:00:00Z Open Congress : House Ways and Means -... Bills, People, Issues. H.R.3548 Worker, Homeownership... 2 &middot; H.R.3200 America&#39;s Affordable ... 2 &middot; H.R.1125 Long Term Care Qualit... 1 &middot; H.R.1237 Fairness in Nursing H... 1 &middot; H.R.1409 Employee Free Choice . ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1413/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-08:/commentary/4548423 2009-03-08T20:00:00Z Patti&#39;s Blog - Advocate for Elders,... Patti's Comments: I agree that these are two very important issues for consumers of long term care and their families. From Kaiser Network: (click for entire article). Summaries of recent developments related to long-term care issues in ...<br /><br /><a href="http://pattidudek.typepad.com/pattis_blog/2009/03/arbitration-communitybased-spending-are-key-issues-for-longterm-care.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-08:/commentary/4422546 2009-03-08T20:00:00Z LTC Reform has introduced the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (HR 1237), which would make arbitration prior to court disputes between long-term care facilities and residents invalid and unenforceable, CQ HealthBeat reports. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ltcreform.blogspot.com/2009/03/arbitration-community-based-spending.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/5441914 2009-03-05T19:00:00Z Medical YouTube has introduced the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (HR 1237), which would make arbitration prior to court disputes between long-term care facilities and residents invalid and unenforceable, CQ HealthBeat reports. Continue Read…<br /><br /><a href="http://www.medicalyoutube.com/video/arbitration-community-based-spending-are-key-issues-for-long-term-care">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4794770 2009-03-05T19:00:00Z Dr. Tabush Summaries of recent developments related to long-term care issues in Congress appear below.Arbitration: Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.) has introduced the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (HR 1237), which would make arbitration ...<br /><br /><a href="http://drtabush.com/blog/?p=49315">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4735259 2009-03-05T19:00:00Z Senior Prescription Savings Summaries of recent developments related to long-term care issues in Congress appear below.Arbitration: Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.) has introduced the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (HR 1237), which would make arbitration ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.seniorprescriptionsavings.com/2009/03/06/arbitration-community-based-spending-are-key-issues-for-long-term-care/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4422545 2009-03-05T19:00:00Z health news Dear Subscriber,. Welcome to today's Medical News Today News Alert containing today's medical news headlines for your chosen categories. You will only receive these alerts when new news is available for your chosen categories. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://healthnewnews.blogspot.com/2009/03/medical-news-today-news-alert_06.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4422543 2009-03-05T19:00:00Z Caregivers Homecare Arbitration, Community-Based Spending Are Key Issues For Long-Term Care Summaries of recent developments related to long-term care issues in Congress appear below.Arbitration: Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.) has introduced the Fairness in ...<br /><br /><a href="http://caregivershomecare.blogspot.com/2009/03/arbitration-community-based-spending.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4422542 2009-03-05T19:00:00Z about_pharmacy New Study Of Human Pancreases Links Virus To Cause Of Type 1 Diabetes - May Lead To A Vaccine A team of researchers from the Peninsula Medical School in the South West of England, the University of Brighton and the Department of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://i-medicine.blogspot.com/2009/03/health-news-from-medical-news-today-60.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4422541 2009-03-05T19:00:00Z Best Anti Aging Creams Summaries of recent developments related to long-term care issues in Congress appear below. Arbitration: Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.) has introduced the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (HR 1237), which would make arbitration ...<br /><br /><a href="http://bestantiagingskincreams.com/news/skin-care-news/arbitration-community-based-spending-are-key-issues-for-long-term-care/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4423219 2009-03-04T19:00:00Z Senior Housing News US Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) this week re-introduced the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act, which protects the dispute resolution options for residents of nursing homes. The measure, originally introduced in the 110th Congress, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://seniorhousingnews.com/2009/03/05/lawmakers-re-introduce-fairness-in-nursing-home-arbitration-act/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4422544 2009-03-04T19:00:00Z Aging News Alert Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) has reintroduced the proposed "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009." The bill, HR 1237, would end the use of arbitration agreements in assisted li...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.seniorsnews.net/ana/2430">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4422547 2009-03-03T19:00:00Z Upcoming Congressional Committee Meetings... H.R. 1237: Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 · H.R. 1238: To prohibit the presence in the United States of any alien formerly detained at the Department of Defense detention facility at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/committee.xpd?id=HSJU">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4422540 2009-03-03T19:00:00Z HealthBlawg :: David Harlow&#39;s Health... From today's mailbag, courtesy of the American Health Lawyers Association:. Proposed legislation would nullify certain pre-dispute arbitration agreements. CQ (3/4, Kim) reports, "Rep. Linda T. Sanchez (D-CA) has introduced a bill that ...<br /><br /><a href="http://healthblawg.typepad.com/healthblawg/2009/03/bad-idea-proposed-nullification-of-predispute-arbitration-agreements-affecting-nursing-facility-resi.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/8764051 2009-03-02T19:00:00Z Fight Health Worries one top nursing home lobbyist said the new bill, the fairness in nursing home arbitration act (hr 1237) “needlessly discriminates” against both providers and those in their care. “arbitration settlements are quicker and less adversarial ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fighthealthworries.com/congress-help-us-on-arbitration/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/4422538 2009-03-02T19:00:00Z Legal Medicine There is an article in McKnight's today: Another bill that would prohibit pre-admission arbitration clauses panned by nursing home operators March 02 2009 US Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) on Friday re-introduced a bill that would prohibit ...<br /><br /><a href="http://legalmedicine.blogspot.com/2009/03/congress-help-us-on-arbitration.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4610000 2009-03-01T19:00:00Z Open Congress : Senate Judiciary - Major... On February 26, 2009 H.R. 1237: Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 was introduced in the House and on March 3, 2009 the Senate introduced S. 512: Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. The overall goal of these two . ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s512/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-28:/commentary/4422539 2009-02-28T19:00:00Z Latest articles from McKnight's Long Term... One top nursing home lobbyist said the new bill, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (HR 1237) “needlessly discriminatesâ€* against both providers and those in their care. “Arbitration settlements are quicker and less adversarial ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mcknights.com/Another-bill-that-would-prohibit-pre-admission-arbitration-clauses-panned-by-nursing-home-operators/article/128084/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/13697076 2009-02-25T01:00:00Z opencongress.org Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.1237 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009.<br /><br /><a href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1237/show&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=F2JtT-XNHqL62AWS0OXwAQ&amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;usg=AFQjCNH0FQDqvh1iHtzItwhVN7xQFg8o1A">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/13675857 2009-02-25T01:00:00Z opencongress.org Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.1237 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009.<br /><br /><a href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1237/show&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=-btsT9jhBIfq2AXKt_2VBg&amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;usg=AFQjCNG85RmiMf36esRUiuUUf8HHhYI-QQ">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/13655290 2009-02-25T01:00:00Z opencongress.org Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.1237 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009.<br /><br /><a href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1237/show&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=KhJsT67JDMelsAKz7eXuBQ&amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;usg=AFQjCNGx0zxeczEtGFHs9IXLIz2SEVVAYQ">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/13633681 2009-02-25T01:00:00Z opencongress.org Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.1237 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009.<br /><br /><a href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1237/show&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=53BrT9zeA42nsAKAseX0BQ&amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;usg=AFQjCNGcuu0E13iICWZ00U7lCm9wSzZgHg">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/13613099 2009-02-25T01:00:00Z opencongress.org Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.1237 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009.<br /><br /><a href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1237/show&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=Z8RqT-PIC8OusgLPs_ThBQ&amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;usg=AFQjCNEsruxlIa0qyzOYo8Fv-nz8h1vGCw">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/13590660 2009-02-25T01:00:00Z opencongress.org Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.1237 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009.<br /><br /><a href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1237/show&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=vRpqT4jUCMeNsALRt4WwCQ&amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;usg=AFQjCNFaorLrX3Zb7wjcrpdjP9XgUDeFjg">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/12137485 2009-02-25T01:00:00Z opencongress.org Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.1237 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009.<br /><br /><a href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1237/show&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=AbI4T9-8BYHLsQL6oO2TAg&amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;usg=AFQjCNGPOebXHGNOz3ELBOB5x8KOAggkXw">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/12129141 2009-02-25T01:00:00Z opencongress.org Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.1237 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009.<br /><br /><a href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1237/show&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=sA84T6KEGuewsALjx-y2Ag&amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;usg=AFQjCNFEuLsMG5gw5kSfVskz_5mu0XFwKw">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/4548422 2009-02-24T19:00:00Z Open Congress : House Education and Labor... H.R. 1229: National Language Act of 2009 · H.R. 1237: Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 · H.R. 1238: To prohibit the presence in the United States of any alien formerly detained at the Department of Defense detention . ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1229/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/4528194 2009-02-24T19:00:00Z Open Congress : Rep. Jane Harman [D, CA-36] H.R. 1225: Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 · H.R. 1229: National Language Act of 2009 · H.R. 1237: Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 · H.R. 1238: To prohibit the presence in the United States o ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1225/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/4518492 2009-02-24T19:00:00Z WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... US Congress: HR 1237, The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009.<br /><br /><a href="http://washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1237.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/4480841 2009-02-24T19:00:00Z WashingtonWatch.com - New Laws US Congress: HR 1237, The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200515291.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/4422536 2009-02-24T19:00:00Z WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... US Congress: HR 1237, To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1237.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/4422535 2009-02-24T19:00:00Z Open Congress : House Judiciary - Major... HR1237 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 on OpenCongress.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1237/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/4422534 2009-02-24T19:00:00Z Active Legislation -- Tracked by GovTrack.us A bill in the US Congress: To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1237">Go to article</a>