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Legislative Update for the Week of January 18

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Littler Mendelson

Leg Roundup Image 132 by 140.jpgSupreme Court Eases Ban on Corporate, Union Political Spending
In a narrowly held decision that could have a significant impact on the 2010 mid-term elections, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that restrictions on political spending by corporations and unions are unconstitutional. Read the full post here. (January 22)

Obama Returns Craig Becker Nomination to Senate
President Obama re-submitted to the Senate his nomination of controversial candidate Craig Becker to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board. Read the full post here. (January 21)

White House, Congress Target Government Contractors
President Obama ordered the Internal Revenue Service to review and report on the accuracy of non-delinquent tax status certifications submitted by aspiring government contractors. In Congress, Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) introduced a bill to prevent the federal government from awarding contracts or grants to, entering into agreements with, or otherwise promoting companies that engage in certain illegal activities, or knowingly hire an individual who has committed a crime. Read the full post here. (January 21)

How Will Brown's Win Impact Labor and Employment Law?
Scott Brown, the new junior Senator from Massachusetts, will become the upper chamber's 41st Republican member, thereby eliminating the Democrats' filibuster-proof 60-seat supermajority. As a result, a number of President Obama's legislative priorities could be derailed, including healthcare reform, the Employee Free Choice Act, and immigration overhaul. Read the full post here. (January 20)

Supreme Court to Decide Whether Judge or Arbitrator Decides if Arbitration Agreement is Unconscionable
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to resolve whether a court or an arbitrator has jurisdiction to determine if an arbitration agreement is unconscionable, even when the parties to the contract have clearly and unmistakably given such authority to the arbitrator. Read the full post here. (January 19)

Supreme Court to Clarify Who is Entitled to Attorney's Fees Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether the attorney's fees provision in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act permits courts to award such fees to prevailing parties only. Read the full post here. (January 19)
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