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Jun 23, 2022

Webinar Recording: PAGA Webinar Series 2: What Remains in the Wake of Viking River Cruises?

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Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana

Based on the opinion that was decided on June 15, we will be switching gears for part two of our PAGA series to allow for timely coverage of the Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana opinion. More below.

Series 2: What Remains in the Wake of Viking River Cruises?
Thursday, June 23, 2022

We continue the series with What Remains in the Wake of Viking River Cruises?, which will cover:

  •  The importance of the severability clause
  •  Hypothetical situations for the application of Viking River to current arbitration agreements 
  • What part remains intact with Iskanian and how this might hurt employers
  •  Whether Viking River overrules Kim v. Reins
  •  What legislative changes might look like

Speakers:
Andrew Paley, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Michael Afar, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Beth Pelliconi, Senior Counsel, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

PAGA Webinar Series Schedule:

  • Series 1: Viking River Cruises and PAGA: Will It Stay or Will it Go?
    Wednesday, June 8, 2022

If you would like to view a recording, please contact Brenda Begini

  • Series 2: What Remains in the Wake of Viking River Cruises?
    Thursday, June 23, 2022
  • Series 3: Emerging Trends in PAGA Litigation
    Monday, July 11, 2022

Legal Update: SCOTUS Bids Farewell to Prohibition of Representative PAGA Waivers Contained in Arbitration Agreements

Seyfarth Synopsis: On June 15, 2022, in Viking River Cruises v. Moriana, the United States Supreme Court ruled that individual claims under the California Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) can be compelled to arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act, partially preempting the California Supreme Court’s longstanding and contrary Iskanian decision.
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This webinar is accredited for CLE in CA, IL, NJ, and NY. Credit will be applied for as requested for TX, GA, WA, NC and VA. The following jurisdictions may accept reciprocal credit with these accredited states, and individuals can use the certificate they receive to gain CLE credit therein: AZ, CT, NH. The following jurisdictions do not require CLE, but attendees will receive general certificates of attendance: DC, MA, MD, MI, SD. For all other jurisdictions, a general certificate of attendance and the necessary materials will be issued that can be used in other jurisdictions for self-application. Please note that attendance must be submitted within 10 business days of the program taking place. If you have questions about jurisdictions, please email CLE@seyfarth.com.