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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

An “Island in a Metric Sea”: America and the Metric System

In late 1975, President Gerald Ford had a unique vision for making America great again. He wanted to embrace a French invention – one that Thomas Jefferson himself had championed. He wanted America to go metric. He signed the...more

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AI Arbitrators Will Destroy the Legal Profession (And That's a Good Thing)

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Last week, the American Arbitration Association announced something that should have every lawyer cheering: an AI-powered arbitrator for construction disputes that promises to cut costs by 35% and resolution time by 20%....more

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California Mandates Important New Rules for Private Construction Projects

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Beginning with contracts executed on or after January 1, 2026, two new California laws take effect: California Civil Code sections 8850 and 8811. Section 8850 has particularly significant ramifications for construction...more

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Objection! Use it or lose it? Court of Appeal examines when a late jurisdictional objection may still be permitted

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Under ss. 31 & 73 of the Arbitration Act, late jurisdictional objections may nonetheless be permissible if a counterparty does not object to the lateness and a tribunal goes on to decide the objection in an award. If a party...more

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10 Compelling Reasons for Employment Arbitration: The “Need for Speed”

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This ninth installment of our series considers the ability for employers to resolve disputes quickly and efficiently. Speed of resolution is crucial for maintaining smooth operations and minimizing disruptions. Arbitration...more

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10 Compelling Reasons for Employment Arbitration: Protecting Productivity and Preventing Disruption

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Employers increasingly face a paradox: while timely and fair resolution of workplace disputes is essential, traditional litigation often imposes substantial costs in time, attention, and workforce disruption....more

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Michigan Court of Appeals Enforces Arbitration Provision Among Conflicting Dispute Resolution Provisions

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A state appellate court in Michigan affirmed in part and reversed in part a trial court’s decision compelling arbitration and denying a motion to rescind two contracts related to a failed effort to establish a franchise...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

340B Rebate Pilot Finalized: HRSA Approves Initial Manufacturer Plans, Clarifies Data and Operational Requirements

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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) finalized the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program and published FAQs that supplement the August 7, 2025, Federal Register notice. The final materials confirm the pilot takes...more

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Expansion of Illinois Workplace Transparency Act Requires Update to Employment Agreements

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Amendments to the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (WTA) under HB 3638 introduce new requirements and restrictions on employment agreements addressing workplace misconduct, effective for agreements entered into, modified,...more

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Sixth Circuit: Ceding Company Collaterally Estopped from Relitigating Issue Decided Against It in Arbitration with Different...

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In an unpublished decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Amerisure Mut. Ins. Co. v. Swiss Reinsurance America Corp., No. 24-1492 (6th Cir. Nov. 4, 2025) affirmed the district court’s grant of...more

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Settlement: A Compass for Mediators in Difficult Situations

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Private mediation has become a fixed feature of the litigation cycle, driven by crowded court dockets, the rising costs of trial, and encouragement from the judiciary. Ironically, even with instant communication tools,...more

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Amended Law Expands Arbitration Options for Businesses Operating in China

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China’s amendments to the Arbitration Law, effective 1 March 2026, introduce significant reforms designed to modernise its arbitration framework, align with international best practice and increase China’s appeal as a seat...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

AAA-ICDR® Introduces AI Arbitrator to Streamline Construction Dispute Resolution – Great Promise or Reason for Concern?

The American Arbitration Association (AAA-ICDR®) is launching a first-of-its-kind AI arbitrator this November 2025, designed to handle smaller “documents-only” construction disputes. This change will take small disputes,...more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

Navigating Indemnity in Business Acquisitions: Protecting Your Deal from Post-Closing Liabilities

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You closed the deal. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur acquiring your first business or you’re expanding the services and capacity of your long-standing enterprise, closing marks the culmination of a lot of effort. But the...more

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AI Arbitrators Have Now Arrived (At Least in Some Cases)!

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This week the AAA-ICDR unveiled the first AI Arbitrator for use by a major arbitral institution to decide outcomes in certain types of cases. In this Legal Update we describe how the AAA-ICDR intends for its AI Arbitrator to...more

Cooley LLP

SEC Changes Course, Concludes Mandatory Arbitration Provisions Do Not Conflict With Federal Securities Laws

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently changed its longstanding position disfavoring the inclusion of certain mandatory arbitration provisions in corporate certificates of incorporation or bylaws. As Chair...more

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Litigation Byte (September/October 2025 Edition)

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Delivered in digestible, insightful bites, McGlinchey’s Litigation Byte is a monthly roundup of financial services decisions and cases nationwide that impact your business. Ohio Appeals Court: Denying Arbitration Without...more

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Supreme Court to Decide Scope of FAA Exemption for Last-Mile Delivery Drivers

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The reach of the Federal Arbitration Act’s (“FAA”) “transportation worker” exemption is now before the U.S. Supreme Court, following its recent grant of certiorari in Flowers Foods, Inc. v. Brock. The case seeks clarity on...more

Maynard Nexsen

The SEC’s Pivot on Mandatory Arbitration Clauses: What Public Companies Need to Know

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The Change - On September 17, 2025, and effective September 19, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) announced two significant updates affecting its long-standing policy prohibiting certain mandatory...more

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Litigation Trends in Arbitration Disputes

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Picture this – you have just received correspondence from your lawyer about your facility being served with a complaint from a family of a resident so you begin to gather all of the resident’s file, including the medical...more

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No fishing expeditions: strict limits on non-party document production in London-seated arbitrations

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Document production in arbitration typically involves limited production by the parties to the arbitration only of narrow and specific categories of documents relevant and material to the dispute. But what happens when one...more

Cooley LLP

What Nom & Gov Committees Are Asking Corporate Secretaries Right Now

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Sparked by Cooley’s Brad Goldberg’s discussion on a panel during the recent “Proxy Disclosure” conference hosted by TheCorporateCounsel.net – the Fall event that I founded many years ago – this blog features a list of the...more

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Arbitration vs. Mediation in NJ Family Law: Which Path Gets You Results Faster?

When New Jersey families face disputes involving divorce, custody or financial issues, the court system isn’t the only option, and often, it isn’t the best one. Mediation and arbitration are two private dispute-resolution...more

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When a Contract Comes Back to Bat: Defenses to Voiding Contracts

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In 2017, then-teenage baseball prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. signed a contract with Big League Advance (“BLA”). BLA is a company that provides upfront cash to minor league baseball players in exchange for a percentage of their...more

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[PODCAST] Health Care Mediation Strategies: How to Resolve Complex Provider, Reimbursement, and Compliance Disputes

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As the health care industry continues to evolve, disputes are becoming increasingly complex, from reimbursement matters and provider contracts to False Claims Act issues. In this episode of the JAMS podcast, Hon. Janice...more

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