As trade tensions rise, retaliatory tariffs are disrupting global supply chains—particularly in the automotive industry and other manufacturing sectors. These unexpected costs are sparking disputes over who should bear the...more
4/4/2025
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Automotive Industry ,
Breach of Contract ,
Contract Disputes ,
Dispute Resolution ,
International Arbitration ,
International Trade ,
Retaliatory Tariffs ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
US Trade Policies
Arbitration agreements often seem straightforward—until they unexpectedly bind parties who never signed them. The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit’s recent decision in Various Insurers v. General...more
For midsized companies engaged in cross-border trade—whether selling overseas or purchasing from foreign suppliers—the ability to enforce contracts is critical. After all, if a contract cannot be enforced, it’s not worth the...more
Defending against numerous individual arbitrations that share common factual and legal issues can cost companies significant time and money. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently held that such arbitrations...more
International automotive supply chains often involve tight just-in-time deadlines, so resolving disputes quickly and efficiently is critical. When arbitration is the designated resolution method, the arbitrator’s...more
3/5/2025
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Arbitration Agreements ,
Arbitrators ,
Automotive Industry ,
Contract Terms ,
Dispute Resolution ,
International Arbitration ,
International Trade ,
Manufacturers ,
Risk Management ,
Supply Chain
On May 16, 2024, the United States Supreme Court in Smith v. Spizzirri addressed whether district courts are required to stay a lawsuit pending arbitration, or if they have the discretion to dismiss the suit when all the...more