Jessica M Weisel

May 14, 2021 | New York Law Journal

In their Arbitration column, Samuel Estreicher, Rex Heinke and Jessica M. Weisel write: "Since the emergence of the gig economy, courts have struggled to fit workers in such businesses into the traditional framework of employment law. One common issue is whether the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) applies to drivers who work for rideshare companies, Uber and Lyft."

By Samuel Estreicher, Rex Heinke and Jessica M. Weisel

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April 05, 2019 | New York Law Journal

'Kisor' is just one example of current members of the court attacking established rules of statutory and regulatory construction.

By Rex S. Heinke, Jessica M. Weisel and Douglass B. Maynard

7 minute read

November 09, 2018 | New York Law Journal

The current term sees the court facing a set of cases which focus on the types of claims that can be litigated in arbitration and the relative powers of arbitrators and judges. In three cases that already have been argued, the court may limit the scope and authority of arbitrators.

By Rex S. Heinke, Jessica M. Weisel and Douglass B. Maynard

9 minute read

April 06, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Ultimately, whether the reader supports or opposes judicial reliance on legislative history, the concurrences in 'Digital Realty Trust' indicate that this debate is far from over.

By Rex S. Heinke, Jessica M. Weisel and Douglass B. Maynard

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