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
/ Arbitration Agreements ,
Automotive Industry ,
Breach of Contract ,
Contract Disputes ,
Dispute Resolution ,
International Arbitration ,
International Trade ,
Retaliatory Tariffs ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
US Trade Policies
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
No company would relish the prospect of defending against a class action lawsuit and thousands of related individual arbitrations at the same time. But following a recent federal court ruling, Google (and its parent company,...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
A recent federal court decision underscores a critical point for parties seeking to enforce foreign judgments in the U.S.: recognition of a foreign judgment does not require personal jurisdiction over the defendant....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
/ Arbitration ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Arbitrators ,
Automotive Industry ,
Contract Terms ,
Dispute Resolution ,
International Arbitration ,
International Trade ,
Manufacturers ,
Risk Management ,
Supply Chain