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Federal Arbitration Act United Kingdom

The Federal Arbitration Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1925 that governs arbitration in contracts implicating interstate commerce. The Act applies in both federal and state courts. 
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Guide to Arbitral Institutions and the Seat of Arbitration in London

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When parties plan to resolve disputes by arbitration, there are several key considerations regarding procedure. In the first of a multi-part series, we look at two key features to consider when drafting (and applying) your...more

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Key 2024 Arbitration Trends In A Changing World

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2023 was another year of change brought by global factors, such as the Russia-Ukraine war, the rising trend of protectionism, the continued and increased disruption to supply chains, and inflation — all factors that are set...more

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Quality Over Quantity: Law Commission Proposes Targeted Amendments to English Arbitration Act

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The Law Commission’s Final Report on the Arbitration Act 1996 makes a modest number of important recommendations for reform. On 6 September 2023, the Law Commission concluded its review of the Arbitration Act 1996 (the...more

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Two Major Developments in Cross-border Arbitration Law

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We would like to update you on two significant developments in cross-border arbitration law. UK Privy Council - In the recent judgment in Gol Linhas Aereas SA (formerly VRG Linhas Aereas SA) (Respondent) v...more

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Arbitrator Bias and Conduct - Contrasting Fortunes of Recent Challenges Under Sections 24 and 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996

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Acting impartially as between the parties is a “cardinal duty” of an arbitrator, as enshrined in s33 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act). Failure to observe this fundamental duty can lead to applications for the removal of...more

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English Court supports broad discretion of arbitrators despite COVID-19 and debate over third party funding costs

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The recent Commercial Court decision in Tenke Fungurume Mining S.A. v Katanga Contracting Services S.A.S. highlights the very broad discretion that arbitrators have when it comes to making decisions concerning the conduct of...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Will Rule on Whether Section 1782 Discovery is Available for Use in Private Foreign Commercial Arbitrations

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In a highly anticipated decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari in Servotronics, Inc. v. Rolls-Royce PLC, et al. and agreed to address the question of whether federal courts may authorize discovery pursuant to...more

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Supreme Court Decision in Halliburton v Chubb: No universal application of arbitrator’s “gold standard” disclosure

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The UK Supreme Court has released its much-anticipated decision in the Deepwater Horizon case between Halliburton v Chubb. The appeal concerns the arbitrator’s duty of impartiality, the duty to give disclosure of other...more

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OnRisk: Arbitration Provisions in Insurance Policies

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In this episode of OnRisk, Carolyn Branthoover and Sarah Turpin talk about the increasing frequency of arbitration clauses in insurance policies, the enforceability of arbitration agreements in both the U.S. and in the UK,...more

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Challenging Arbitrators for Alleged 'Conflict of Interest' in US-Based International Arbitrations

A number of significant international arbitrations, particularly involving claims by investors against sovereign states, are venued in Washington, D.C. A September 30, 2016, decision by the U.S. District Court for the...more

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