California Governor Signs Bill to Prevent Automatic Stays of Litigation Pending Arbitration Appeal
On October 10, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that will allow plaintiffs in California to continue pursuing claims during the pendency of an appeal to an order denying a petition to compel arbitration. The law is a significant blow to employers in litigation as it could force them to continue the costly and burdensome defense of claims that should be subject to valid arbitration agreements.