Negotiation Tips for Business Owners
Podcast - Del juez al árbitro: Una nueva ruta para ejecutar obligaciones
Mediation Matters: The Art of Turning Conflict Into Conversation
It Only Took 13 Years: The Federal Circuit's First Derivation Proceeding Decision — Patents: Post-Grant Podcast
Episode One: Corporate Divorce – Preventing and Managing the Break-Up of a Business Partnership
Mediation Mayhem: Insights from TV's Quirkiest Conflicts — Hiring to Firing Podcast
Understanding BBB Ratings: Strategic Approaches to Consumer Complaints — Regulatory Oversight Podcast
The Labor Law Insider: How Arbitrations Help Preserve Labor-Management Peace, Part II
The Rise of OTAs in Defense Contracting: Opportunities, Risks, and What Contractors Need to Know
The Labor Law Insider: How Arbitrations Help Preserve Labor-Management Peace, Part I
6 Takeaways | From Tension to Teamwork: Real Strategies for Legal Collaboration
Expert or Arbitrator? — PE Pathways Podcast
London Partner Roberta Downey Wired for Disputes: Tech, Infrastructure, and the New Frontier of Risk
The Litigation Landscape Explained
Recent Developments in California's Arbitration Landscape — FCRA Focus Podcast
Employment Law Now VIII-156 - The Art, Skill, and Strategy of Mediation
TortsCenter Podcast | Episode 7 | Fair Game: Diving into Sports ADR
From Court to Code: Smart Contracts and Arbitration
AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business Podcast - Episode 14: Resolving Cross-Border Conflicts Through International Arbitration
On February 26, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana granted a motion to compel arbitration and stayed proceedings in a case brought by a retired professional alleging deceptive sales practices,...more
In a recent decision, the English Court of Appeal considered the construction and effect of a hierarchy clause in reinsurance agreements. The issue arose because the Appellant, GIC Re, India, Corporate Member Ltd (GIC) had...more
For 20 years, I ruled on a number of complex business disputes. As chancellor, I followed my personal philosophy that time is valuable, and disputes did not get better by letting time drag on. I attempted to keep the lawyers...more
The English High Court has dismissed a challenge under section 67 of the Arbitration Act 1996 to an ICC arbitral award, confirming that the arbitrator appointed under the settlement agreement in question had jurisdiction to...more
Certain workplace behaviors may be interpreted very differently depending on the generation of the co-worker receiving them. What begins as a minor misunderstanding can escalate into workplace conflict or worse—litigation. By...more
On 4 March 2026, the UK Supreme Court (“Court”) held that Contracting States to the ICSID Convention (“Convention”) cannot invoke sovereign immunity to prevent the registration of ICSID awards in England and Wales...more
Recent changes in Florida law and the guidelines for judges under the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration have resulted in a significantly increased number of pending civil cases. At the same time, judges are being...more
A recent Ontario labour arbitration decision provides helpful guidance for employers managing cannabis use in safety-sensitive workplaces. In MSC Toronto o/a Continuous Colour Coat Limited v United Steelworkers Local 3950-65,...more
In a decision that is likely to surprise many employers who have mandatory pre-dispute arbitration programs where they have obtained the unequivocal assent of their employees to arbitrate their disputes, a federal appeals...more
While the UDRP can be a fast and cost effective way to recover domain names registered in clear bad faith, it may not succeed in disputes involving legitimate competing rights, complex business relationships, or unresolved...more
In a judgment given on Wednesday 4 March 2026, the UK Supreme Court (the Supreme Court) ruled that: Accordingly, claimants in the arbitral proceedings were entitled to have the underlying ICSID arbitration awards registered...more
On February 12, 2026, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) released its annual statistics for 2025. The figures point to another strong year for HKIAC and underscore Hong Kong’s continued strength as a...more
As readers of this blog know, the commonplace use of third-party tracking technology on consumer-facing websites has led to an influx of California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”) claims. While some of these claims are...more
Responding to concerns raised and longstanding debates over how the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (FINRA) arbitration forum functions, on March 2, FINRA issued Regulatory Notice 26‑06, seeking public comment on...more
It can be hard to think about getting a divorce in the UAE, especially if you’re an expat or a couple who doesn’t know much about the local legal system. Clients, couples, and partners often ask us, “How long will the divorce...more
On Tuesday, March 17, Jim Thompson, Nick Shum, Stephanie Noble, and Matt Hoffman will lead a CLE program focused on venue selection considerations in energy sector contracts. The discussion will address how parties can...more
This webinar is designed to assist attorneys who are getting ready to participate in a mediation involving an environmental dispute. It is designed, in essence, as a checklist of topics to consider and analyze in advance of...more
A recent case in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reminds plan sponsors that adding arbitration clauses in their ERISA plans retroactively may be problematic. Specifically, in Parrott v. Int’l...more
The Delaware Chancery Court, with over 200 years of precedent on its books, is still a top choice despite competition from other states. Specialized business courts draw in sophisticated litigants involved in complex business...more
Mediation asks parties to acknowledge uncertainty, consider opposing perspectives, and explore solutions to disputed issues. When parties feel respected and heard, they are more willing to engage in that process. This...more
S’holder Representative Servs. v. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., C.A. No. 2024-1246-PAW (Del. Super. Sept. 29, 2025) - Under the parties’ merger agreement, the plaintiff (a representative of the sellers) was to receive...more
On February 25, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware published proposed revisions to its local rules, which were last modified August 1, 2016. The proposed revised rules were recommended by the Lawyers...more
Don’t skip careful analysis of release language in the rush to paper a settlement—recycling generic language from a prior settlement can have unintended consequences. That’s the lesson from Bogda v. Bochenek, 236 Conn. App....more
On January 30, 2026, the California Senate passed a new bill, SB 574, to impose restrictions on attorneys (and arbitrators) using generative artificial intelligence (“generative AI”) in their practice....more
China’s amended Arbitration Law (the “2025 Law”) came into force on March 1, 2026. It represents the most significant reform to China’s arbitration framework in three decades. The reforms do not fundamentally redesign the PRC...more