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Arbitration Discovery Subpoenas

Arbitration is a widely-used method for settling disputes between parties. During arbitration, parties submit their dispute to an impartial third person or party, usually chosen by the parties. Typically, parties... more +
Arbitration is a widely-used method for settling disputes between parties. During arbitration, parties submit their dispute to an impartial third person or party, usually chosen by the parties. Typically, parties to arbitration agree in advance to be bound by the arbitrator's decision. Arbitration is an alternative to litigation, but it shares many of the familiar features of litigation. Namely, parties to arbitration hold hearings before neutral decision-makers, present evidence and argue the merits of their position. Parties often choose arbitration due to its perceived advantages over litigation. Those perceived advantages include greater efficiency and flexibility, and lower costs. less -
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Do Arbitrators Have the Power to Order Third Party Discovery in California Arbitrations

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Let’s begin by defining what a “third-party subpoena” is. A third-party subpoena is any subpoena issued in the course of a proceeding to someone who is not a plaintiff, defendant or intervenor in the lawsuit, or, in the...more

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The California Supreme Court (and Court of Appeal) - June 15 - July 14, 2023

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The California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division One, issued the following published decision...more

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SDNY Grants 28 U.S.C. § 1782 Application for Discovery in Dispute Involving Republic of Lithuania

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The applicant sought to require documents and deposition testimony from an individual located in, and a corporation headquartered in, New York for use in an international arbitration initiated against the Republic of...more

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Fourth Circuit Court Allows Section 1782 Fact-Finding in a Private International Arbitration

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Last week, in Servotronics, Inc. v. Boeing Co., the Fourth Circuit became the latest United States Court of Appeals to allow Section 1782 discovery for use in private international arbitrations. Section 1782 is a powerful...more

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Another Federal Court (in the Ninth Circuit) Holds That 28 U.S.C. § 1782 Applies With Respect To Foreign Private Arbitrations

A federal court in the Northern District of California has adopted the reasoning and conclusion of a recent Sixth Circuit decision in holding that 28 U.S.C. § 1782 applies with respect to private foreign/international...more

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Third Party Discovery Subpoenas in Arbitration: The Growing Circuit Court Split

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One of the potential advantages of arbitration is that it could be less time consuming and less expensive than traditional litigation. And one of the primary drivers of those time and cost savings is the scope of discovery,...more

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How to Enforce an Arbitration Subpoena: Jurisdiction and Venue Basics

The Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) §7 (9 U.S.C. §7) enables arbitrators to “summon … any person to attend before them or any of them as a witness and in a proper case to bring with him or them any [document] which may be...more

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Nonparty Discovery in California Arbitration: How to Get What You Want

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Opting for arbitration requires attorneys to balance efficiency and procedural protections. The implications of arbitration are something clients certainly have to carefully consider both when drafting arbitration provisions,...more

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Kaepernick Case Raises Arbitrator Subpoena Power Questions

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It has been widely reported that lawyers representing Colin Kaepernick in collective bargaining arbitration proceedings with the NFL are considering asking the arbitrator to issue a subpoena to compel President Trump to...more

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Document Discovery From Non-Parties in Commercial Arbitration: Availability and Practical Considerations

Litigators in the U.S. often take for granted the ease with which they can obtain discovery from non-parties in our federal and state courts. One might assume that the “presumption in favor of arbitrability” embodied in the...more

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London Maritime Arbitration Association Held To Be A “Foreign Tribunal” Within The Meaning OF 28 U.S.C. § 1782

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Kleimar N.V., the plaintiff in a London arbitration against defendant Dalian Dongzhan Group Co. Ltd. (Dailan), filed an ex parte application with the New York District Court seeking the issuance of a discovery order and...more

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Recipient Of Arbitration Award In Reinsurance Dispute Permitted Discovery Of Funds Withheld Account

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Plaintiffs secured an interim arbitration award in the amount of $7.8 million, plus interest, in what the court described as a complex insurance/reinsurance program. Seeking to collect on the award, plaintiffs served a...more

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Witnesses in Arbitration – Federal Arbitration Act

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Testimony and documents may be obtained in arbitration in accordance with the parties’ agreement, the applicable institutional arbitration rules and provisions of law (federal and state arbitration acts, as applicable). My...more

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Witnesses in Arbitration – California Arbitration Act (Part I)

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Testimony and documents may be obtained in arbitration in accordance with the parties’ agreement, the applicable institutional arbitration rules and provisions of law (federal and state arbitration acts, as applicable). This...more

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Burr Alert: FINRA Amends Subpoena And Arbitrator Order Rules

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In its recent Regulatory Notice 13-04, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") announced amendments to its Customer and Industry Codes of Arbitration Procedure related to subpoenas and arbitrator orders for the...more

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Burr Alert: Doctrinal Split Over Nonparty Discovery In Arbitration Continues

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The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) was enacted to ensure the enforceability and validity of arbitration agreements. Through the enactment of this sweeping legislation, Congress signaled its approval of arbitration as a form of...more

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