Arbitration Conversation No. 35: Prof. Joshua Karton, Queens University Law School
In this episode of the Arbitration Conversation Amy interviews Prof. Joshua Karton, Associate Professor / Associate Dean of Graduate Studies & Research at Queens University Law School.
What the U.S. Election will Mean for Arbitration in the U.S.
This article discusses the potential impact of the U.S. Presidential Election of 2020 on the arbitration landscape in the country.
Canada - Court Declines to Intervene Regarding Counsel’s Alleged Conflict of Interest in Investor-State Arbitration
In Geophysical Service Incorporated v. Canada, Justice Martine St-Louis declined to intervene in a decision by Canada’s legal representative refusing to remove a member from the legal team representing Canada in an Investor-State arbitration.
FINRA DRS Posts Stats Thru October: Some Reversions to Mean and Some Theories Validated
FINRA Dispute Resolution Services (“DRS”) posted case statistics through October, with most numbers returning to near-normal during this abnormal year. And DRS Chief Berry has validated some of our theories on the trends.
Determination of Valid Arbitration Agreement May Be Dependent on “Outward Manifestations and Circumstances Surrounding the Transaction”
In the recent case of Reichert v. Rapid Investments, Inc., the Ninth Circuit vacated the denial of a motion to compel arbitration and remanded for the determination of whether a valid arbitration agreement exists.
Artificial Intelligence and Arbitration: The Computer as an Arbitrator — Are We There Yet?
This article discusses the potential application of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) to the field of arbitration and the numerous pros and cons that come along with this proposition.
Ethical Standards for Neutral and Party-Appointed Arbitrators
This article discusses the different ethical standards applicable to cases of personal injury arbitrations which are conducted before a single neutral arbitrator, and pre-dispute arbitration agreements which require a panel of three neutral arbitrators.
An Unusual Happening: A California Appellate Court Overrules an Arbitrator’s Decision
Recently, the California Court of Appeal in Richard Hale Brown v. TGS Management Company LLC has taken the unparalleled step of applying the California Business & Professions Code to dismiss an arbitration award that found a former employee to have violated the confidential information provisions of his Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Arbitrating Tesla
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has dashed a Tesla owner’s plea to avoid arbitration regarding a battery dispute.
Arbitration Conversation No. 34: Prof. Brian Farkas, Cardozo School of Law
In this episode of the Arbitration Conversation Amy interviews Prof. Brian Farkas of Cardozo School of Law and attorney at Arent Fox LLP focusing on complex commercial litigation.
Fifth Circuit Holds Federal Whistleblower Statute Does Not Exempt Former Employee’s Claims from Arbitration
Last month, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, in Robertson v. Intratek Computer, Inc., held that a federal whistleblower statute did not render an arbitration agreement between a man and his former employer unenforceable.
Enforcement of $2 Billion ICSID Award Stayed While Internal Appeal is Pending at Arbitration Forum
The District Court of Columbia declines for the time being to enforce a $2 billion ICSID Award against Egypt because an appellate arbitration proceeding is still pending.
In Memoriam: How U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Influenced U.S. Perspectives on Arbitration and International Dispute Resolution
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was only the second woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court bench. Her passing in September 2020, at the age of 87, left a gaping hole in the international community. In memory of her ideals and legacy, this post revisits a few of her lasting contributions to U.S. law and international dispute resolution.
Arbitration Conversation No. 33: Prof. Nicolás Lozada Pimiento from Universidad Externado de Colombia
In this episode of the Arbitration Conversation Amy interviews Nicolás Lozada Pimiento, a partner of the firm Rincón Cuéllar & Asociados and professor of arbitration, trade and business law at the universities Externado de Colombia, Javeriana, Sabana and Santo Tomás.
India Amends Arbitration Law Relating To Enforcement Of Awards Tainted By Fraud And Arbitrator Qualifications
The Government of India recently passed the Arbitration & Conciliation Ordinance to amend the Indian Arbitration & Conciliation Act. It introduces provisions to stay the enforcement of arbitral awards affected by fraud and deletes certain sections related to qualification and accreditation of arbitrators.
Foreign Investors Harmed by Trade Measures May Find Relief by Bringing Investment Arbitration Claims
A recent investor-state arbitration decision (Vento v. Mexico) under the investment chapter of the NAFTA demonstrates that foreign investors protected by an international investment agreement may submit arbitration claims that international trade regulatory and tariff measures breach the state's international obligations.
For Arbitrations in New York, It Matters Whether Federal or State Law Governs
A recent New York Supreme Court Commercial Division decision precluded the petitioner from seeking to vacate an arbitral award because, although he objected to the jurisdiction of the arbitrators, he participated in the arbitration proceedings.
Draft ICC Rules 2021: Drawing a Line under Some Issues of Debate in Arbitration?
In this article, the authors focus on three more substantive changes to the 'Draft' ICC Rules 2021, which seek to address long-running questions in arbitral practice and discuss why the ICC’s approach is likely to be of interest and importance to practitioners and users alike.
SCOTX to Hear Reinstated Petition in Oil & Gas Arbitration Dispute
On Friday, the Supreme Court of Texas agreed to hear oral argument following the reinstatement of a petition for review regarding whether a non-signatory assignee may be compelled to arbitration following an indemnity dispute.
Canada – Resort to Arbitration Commercially Reasonable to Resolve Ambiguous Non-Compete Clause
In Way v. Schembri, the Court of Appeal for Ontario, Canada set aside a decision granting summary judgment which, had held that it was “commercially unreasonable” to consider that arbitration was suitable to resolve disputes over an ambiguous non-competition clause.
SCOTUS Review Sought of Split Ninth Circuit Decision Holding That FAA Does Not Require Workers To Have Moved Goods Across State Lines
The Supreme Court is being asked to review whether FAA Section 1 exempts from coverage only workers actually moving goods or people involved in interstate commerce.
The Biden Administration Approach to Investment Arbitration? Retail Multilateralism
With the results of the U.S. presidential election announced last week, international lawyers are now looking closely at how the incoming Biden Administration will handle the many challenges facing the global legal order, including the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) regime.
Arbitration Conversation No. 32: Prof. Santiago Dussan, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali
In this episode of the Arbitration Conversation Amy interviews Santiago Dussan, Professor at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Cali, Colombia.
What Law Governs your Arbitration Clause? You Decide.
This article considers why the law governing an arbitration clause matters, looks at the English common law rules for determining the governing law of an arbitration clause and suggests some simple practical steps to avoid problems in practice.
Adamakopoulos v Cyprus May Provide Blueprint for 'Mass Claims' in Investment Arbitration
This case confirms that, in principle, investment treaty arbitration is amenable to so-called mass claims, including where they are brought by claimants of different nationalities, under more than one treaty and in relation to different investments.
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