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Mass Arbitration and Class Actions in a Post-SCOTUS Era: U.S. Supreme Court Rulings, Process and Defense Strategies

2025-07-24 13:00:00

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2025-07-24 13:00:00

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Mass arbitration defense strategies and key Supreme Court rulings reshaping class action litigation for employers and businesses.

2025-07-24 13:00:00

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Key topics that will be covered

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn how key U.S. Supreme Court rulings like Epic Systems, Viking River, and Morgan v. Sundance have transformed arbitration enforcement and class action waivers.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical defense strategies for reviewing arbitration agreements, preventing waiver, and managing mass arbitration through bellwether procedures and escape hatches.

Supreme Court Rulings
Epic Systems and Lamps Plus made class action waivers in arbitration agreements enforceable.
Waiver Risk
Morgan v. Sundance eliminated prejudice requirement, requiring early assertion of arbitration rights.
PAGA Developments
Viking River and Adolph v. Uber address arbitration of California representative PAGA claims.
Mass Arbitration
Plaintiffs file thousands of similar claims to leverage arbitration fees against companies.
AAA Rule Changes
Amended rules add process arbitrators, attestation requirements, and automatic early mediation provisions.
Defense Strategies
Update agreements with assent documentation, bellwether procedures, and escape hatch provisions.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn how key U.S. Supreme Court rulings like Epic Systems, Viking River, and Morgan v. Sundance have transformed arbitration enforcement and class action waivers.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical defense strategies for reviewing arbitration agreements, preventing waiver, and managing mass arbitration through bellwether procedures and escape hatches.

Agenda

Session 1

Key U.S. Supreme Court Rulings on Arbitration

Session 2

Understanding the Mass Arbitration Process Framework

Session 3

AAA Rule Changes for Mass Arbitration

Session 4

Defense Strategies for Mass Arbitration Claims

clock 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST

Key U.S. Supreme Court Rulings on Arbitration

Jennifer A. Riley

Duane Morris LLP

Gerald L. Maatman, Jr.

Duane Morris LLP

This session examines landmark Supreme Court decisions including Epic Systems v. Lewis, Lamps Plus, and Viking River Cruises that have transformed the arbitration landscape. Participants will learn how these rulings established the enforceability of class action waivers and shaped the ongoing tension between federal preemption and state law interpretation.

Jennifer A. Riley

Duane Morris LLP

Gerald L. Maatman, Jr.

Duane Morris LLP

clock 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Understanding the Mass Arbitration Process Framework

Jennifer A. Riley

Duane Morris LLP

Gerald L. Maatman, Jr.

Duane Morris LLP

Explore the fundamental differences between class arbitration and mass arbitration, including how mass arbitration emerged as a strategic response to class action waivers. This session covers the economics of mass arbitration, fee structures, and real-world examples like the Uber and Samsung cases that illustrate the financial pressures companies face.

Jennifer A. Riley

Duane Morris LLP

Gerald L. Maatman, Jr.

Duane Morris LLP

clock 2:10 pm - 2:25 pm EST

AAA Rule Changes for Mass Arbitration

Jennifer A. Riley

Duane Morris LLP

Gerald L. Maatman, Jr.

Duane Morris LLP

Learn about the AAA’s amended Mass Arbitration Supplementary Rules effective January 2024, including new attestation requirements, process arbitrator provisions, and staged fee structures. This session covers how these changes address concerns about mass arbitration abuse while providing greater cost predictability and early resolution opportunities.

Jennifer A. Riley

Duane Morris LLP

Gerald L. Maatman, Jr.

Duane Morris LLP

clock 2:25 pm - 2:40 pm EST

Defense Strategies for Mass Arbitration Claims

Jennifer A. Riley

Duane Morris LLP

Gerald L. Maatman, Jr.

Duane Morris LLP

Discover practical defense strategies including reviewing arbitration agreements for state-of-the-art provisions, documenting assent, and implementing bellwether claim procedures. Participants will learn about escape hatch provisions, individualized claim requirements, and how courts have evaluated various mass arbitration defense mechanisms.

Jennifer A. Riley

Duane Morris LLP

Gerald L. Maatman, Jr.

Duane Morris LLP

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Joe Ervin

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Kevin Foley

Reminger Co
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Grant H. Lawson

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Jennifer A. Riley

Duane Morris LLP

Gerald L. Maatman, Jr.

Duane Morris LLP

Jennifer A. Riley

Duane Morris LLP

Jennifer A. Riley is a partner and vice-chair of the Duane Morris Class Action Defense Group, defending complex collective actions, class actions, and other types of representative proceedings for more than two decades.

Recognition & Leadership

Regular speaker, author, and presenter regarding class action issues, legal developments, and challenges that companies may face in the future.

Professional Involvement

Member of the Illinois and New York bars.

Experience

Has defended companies faced with significant complex litigation matters for more than two decades. Regularly defends companies facing class actions, collective actions, pattern or practice lawsuits, and other types of representative proceedings, ranging in size from dozens to tens of thousands of claims. Has represented clients facing bet-the-company cases in a wide range of complex civil litigation matters in federal and state courts across the country. Also provides counsel to employers seeking to navigate thorny issues, including investigations, compliance, and terminations.

Jennifer A. Riley

Duane Morris LLP

Jennifer A. Riley is a partner and vice-chair of the Duane Morris Class Action Defense Group, defending complex collective actions, class actions, and other types of representative proceedings for more than two decades.

Recognition & Leadership

Regular speaker, author, and presenter regarding class action issues, legal developments, and challenges that companies may face in the future.

Professional Involvement

Member of the Illinois and New York bars.

Experience

Has defended companies faced with significant complex litigation matters for more than two decades. Regularly defends companies facing class actions, collective actions, pattern or practice lawsuits, and other types of representative proceedings, ranging in size from dozens to tens of thousands of claims. Has represented clients facing bet-the-company cases in a wide range of complex civil litigation matters in federal and state courts across the country. Also provides counsel to employers seeking to navigate thorny issues, including investigations, compliance, and terminations.

Gerald L. Maatman, Jr.

Duane Morris LLP

Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. is a Chambers-recognized workplace class action defense litigator and Partner at Duane Morris LLP, where he chairs the firm’s Class Action Defense Group.

Education & Credentials

Graduate of Washington & Lee University and the Northwestern University School of Law.

Recognition & Leadership

Eight-time Law 360 Employment Law MVP, nine-time recipient of BTI Consulting Group's distinguished Client Service All-Star Award, 2021 Legal 500 Hall of Fame inductee. In 2023, Business Today included him in its rankings of the Top 8 Most Influential Labor & Employment Lawyers in the United States. Chambers selected him as one of the leading class action defense lawyers in its 2006 to 2025 rankings of U.S. lawyers.

Professional Involvement

Often consulted by major news organizations for his views on significant court rulings and legal issues. Has served as a legal commentator on PBS, NPR, MSNBC, CNBC, and USA Talk Radio. His comments have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Business Insurance, USA Today, Fortune, and Forbes.

Experience

Successfully defended the largest EEOC pattern or practice lawsuit ever prosecuted in the history of the Commission, the largest age discrimination collective action ever brought in Illinois, the first sexual harassment class action brought by a State Attorney General in the United States, and the largest wage & hour class actions ever litigated in Florida, Illinois, and New York. Author of eight books on the law. Has served as an adjunct professor at Northwestern University School of Law for 35 years.

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Understanding mass arbitration and class action dynamics is essential for legal practitioners to effectively navigate post-SCOTUS enforcement strategies and mitigate substantial litigation risks for corporate clients.
280k+
Individual mass arbitration claims filed with AAA in 2024 across 92 mass arbitrations, highlighting the explosive growth of this dispute resolution mechanism.
60M+
American workers now subject to mandatory employment arbitration procedures, representing over 56% of the private-sector nonunion workforce.
56%
Of private-sector non-union employees in the U.S. are covered by mandatory arbitration agreements with their employers, up from just 2% in 1992.
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