WorkCompAcademy News - July 13, 2026

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Cal Supreme Court Clarifies Federal Court Two-Dismissal Rule. 3rd DCA Adopts 2nd DCA Cook Decision on Overbroad Arbitration Agreements. Workplace Restraining Order Affirmed Against School Board Member. OSHA Citation Extends to Hospital's Management Company. Federal Anti-Arbitration Law Applies to FEHA Sexual Orientation Case. Lawyers Held to State Bar Ethics Civility Provisions in Pro-Per Cases. 9th Circuit Interprets the EFAA's Application Timing Provisions. Intense Opposition Kills Proposed Law Limiting Athletes' Claims.