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McDonalds is giving free French fries in return for waiving the right to sue (www.mashed.com)
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[–] shasta@lemm.ee 21 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I thought that wasn't legal, like non-compete clauses

[–] ben_dover@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

they didn't waive all rights, but would force plaintiffs to go through arbitration instead

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's gonna be fun first time it goes to court for sure

[–] Sheik@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

« Your honor, I require to be protected by law for making the plaintiff forfeit any protection from the law. »

[–] NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 2 points 1 year ago

Forced arbitration depends on jurisdiction.