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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

District court orders arbitration in cryptocurrency ATM scam dispute

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

Hogan Lovells

Resolving reinsurance conflicts: The battle of jurisdiction and arbitration in cross-border contracts

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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

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Mediation After 20 Years on the Chancery Bench: Resolving Complex Business Disputes 

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

Mayer Brown

High Court Re-Affirms Principle of "One-Stop" Dispute Resolution in Section 67 (Jurisdiction) Challenge to Arbitral Award

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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

JAMS

Boomers to Zoomers: Generational Friction in Litigated Employment Mediations

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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

Hogan Lovells

UK Supreme Court confirms that States cannot invoke sovereign immunity to prevent registration of ICSID awards in the English...

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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

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

The Argument for Greater Use of Non-Binding Arbitration

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

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Ontario Labour Arbitration Decision Shows Proving Cannabis Impairment Is Key to Upholding Termination

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

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

No Signature, No Arbitration: Fifth Circuit Sends Strong Warning to Employers

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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

Knobbe Martens

Trademark & Brand Protection Update | February 2026

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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

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

International Arbitration: No State Immunity Defence Against Registration of ICSID Awards in English Courts

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

Morrison & Foerster LLP

HKIAC’s 2025 Statistics Highlight Record Caseload and Reinforce Hong Kong’s Advantages as an Arbitral Seat

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

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

CIPA Arbitration Demands - Updated

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

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Reimagining Securities Arbitration: FINRA Launches Broad Review of Arbitration Rules and Requests Comment on Modernization...

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

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Divorce in the UAE? A Guide to Divorce Lawyers in the UAE: Timeline

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

Vinson & Elkins LLP

[Event] Venue Selection for Energy Disputes - March 17th, Houston, TX

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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

Thompson Coburn LLP

[Webinar] Checklist for Counsel Preparing to Mediate an Environmental Dispute - March 24th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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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

Haynes Boone

Fifth Circuit Addresses Enforceability of Arbitration Clauses in ERISA Plans

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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

Hicks Johnson

The Delaware Chancery Court Remains Popular for Business Disputes

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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

JAMS

The Case for Kindness - Kindness as a core competency in mediation and beyond

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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

Morris James LLP

Superior Court Holds Merger Agreement Provision is an Arbitration Provision Despite References to the Decision-Maker as an Expert

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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

BakerHostetler

The District of Delaware Proposes Revised Local Rules

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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

McCarter & English, LLP

Don’t Trip at the Finish Line: Think Through the Implications of Release Language Before Your Client Signs

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

Baker Botts L.L.P.

California Takes Significant Step Forward to Regulate the Use of AI by Attorneys and Arbitrators

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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

Morrison & Foerster LLP

China’s 2025 Arbitration Law Comes into Effect: Practical Implications for International Companies

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

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