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Limiting Class Action Exposure with Effective Class Action Waivers

Is arbitration right for your company in agreements with its customers and employees? If it is, how do you craft an enforceable arbitration clause that includes a waiver of the right to assert claims on behalf of a class? Taking into account recent changes in the law, this course tells you what you need to know -- and factors you must consider -- when thinking about including arbitration and class action waivers in your contracts.

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California | CREDIT TYPE: General (Participatory)
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