A recent series of court cases has highlighted significant legal challenges for major companies regarding arbitration and labor practices. In a notable case involving Live Nation, the 9th Circuit rejected a corporate strategy aimed at consolidating consumer arbitration, raising questions about the enforceability of such tactics. Meanwhile, a U.S. appeals court panel is deliberating whether federal law prohibiting mandatory arbitration of sexual harassment claims applies to a lawsuit from a former CVS store manager alleging discrimination by her boss. In another case, Starbucks is contesting a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) order that found the company unlawfully fired a worker at a Michigan café. The 6th Circuit judges appeared divided over Starbucks' argument that the NLRB lacks the authority to mandate reimbursement for expenses incurred by workers due to illegal firings, a point that has led to contentious discussions among the judges. The outcomes of these cases could have significant implications for corporate practices and employee rights.