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On September 17, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) published a policy statement concerning the inclusion of mandatory arbitration provisions in registration statements for investor claims...more
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently affirmed that courts will not second-guess a “final and binding” arbitral award. By refusing leave, the Court signalled that clear intent in an arbitration agreement to bar...more
In a recent case before the Singapore Court of Appeal, the court affirmed the High Court of Singapore’s finding of a breach of the fair hearing rule, but disagreed that remission was an appropriate remedy and set aside the...more
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In a judgment handed down on Monday 10 November 2025, the English Commercial Court (the Court) ruled that arbitration awards made pursuant to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Convention...more
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The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a lower court ruling that a TCPA related arbitration clause contained in a lead generator’s online terms and conditions was unenforceable against a consumer....more
Le 7 octobre dernier, le gouvernement de la Colombie-Britannique a déposé le projet de loi 20 à l’assemblée législative de sa province. Ce projet de loi met en œuvre des réformes très attendues qui visent à procurer davantage...more
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Last month, the English Commercial Court (the Court) considered a challenge to an arbitral award under Section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act). The decision provided important clarifications on the Court’s approach...more
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The clock is ticking for anyone involved in negotiating or administering private construction agreements in California. Beginning January 1, 2026, the Private Works Change Order Fair Payment Act (SB 440) will reshape how...more
A single error in the date and manner in which a plaintiff purchased avocado oil led to extreme sanctions against Plaintiff’s counsel in a consumer class action case....more
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The Hon. Lewis J. Leman of the Southern District of New York recently reaffirmed the court’s finding that there was probable cause to believe that the plaintiff in Eletson Holdings v. Levona Holdings committed fraud by...more
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