Judge Kimberly Mueller of the District Court for the Eastern District of California today granted Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction against AB 51. Judge Mueller indicated in her order that she would issue a detailed ruling explaining her decision at a later date, but for now, the State of California is prohibited from enforcing California's ban on the arbitration of employment claims. Stay tuned for a more detailed analysis following Judge Mueller's upcoming written decision.

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