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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
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In a move designed to restore certainty and competitiveness, the UK government has announced plans to reverse the decision of the Supreme Court in PACCAR and to introduce regulation of third-party litigation funding. This...more
A recent decision from Monroe County Commercial Division Justice Daniel J. Doyle in Stuver v Greenlight Parent, L.P. demonstrates that arbitration clauses cannot be used as an automatic “get-out-of-court-free” card at the...more
Over many years, laws have developed to provide a cause of action for employees due to injuries that have occurred from operations of many industries that have made, and continue to make, significant contributions to the...more
In the third episode of Season 2 of our 'Across the Pond' podcast, Charles Harris II and Kwadwo Sarkodie are joined by guest speaker Andrew Barton, Vice President at the American Arbitration Association, to explore the AAA’s...more
When we first consult with a client about a pending employment dispute, we ask the company to forward relevant documents, including employment agreements, noncompetes, etc. It’s very common for us to receive agreements signed...more
On December 15, 2025, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals joined several circuit courts in refusing to enforce arbitration agreements that purport to waive plan-wide relief available under the Employee Retirement Income...more
If you’ve mediated a case in recent years, you’ve probably noticed a trend that parties are increasingly stating they want to skip the joint session and proceed straight to caucus. Originally published in Attorney at Law...more
In a recent Ohio appellate decision, the Ninth District Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court’s order denying a skilled nursing facility’s motion to enforce arbitration where the resident’s guardian of person signed a...more
Conditions precedent play an important role in contracts and it is often said that a party cannot benefit from its own breach. But in King Crude Carriers SA and others v Ridgebury November LLC and others [2025] UKSC 39, the...more
Happy New Year! 2025 was a monumental year in college sports. As we open 2026, somehow the pace of regulatory and commercial activity continues to accelerate. While most were celebrating the new year or taking down...more
Businesses in Singapore should be aware of new measures aimed at improving workplace fairness. Together, two new laws will create the city‑state’s first unified framework addressing workplace discrimination and are slated to...more
On 19 December 2025, the English High Court delivered judgment in a challenge under section 67 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (the "Act"), addressing the tribunal's jurisdiction and the authority of a law firm to bind corporate...more
California employment litigation has entered a new era, marked by unprecedented jury awards, soaring punitive damages, and a plaintiff-side bar adept at leveraging venue and emotion. For employers operating in...more
The recent arrest and arraignment of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has profound legal and economic implications, particularly within the oil and gas sector. The Venezuelan oil sector is now in a state of disrepair due...more
On December 30, 2025, a federal judge in the Southern District of New York vacated a recent Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (“FMCS”) policy that laid off a substantial number of federal mediators and sharply...more
Proskauer secured a victory for our client on a motion to compel arbitration in a sex discrimination action filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court. The plaintiff alleged sex-based discrimination and harassment; retaliation;...more
Many recent California court decisions addressing arbitration of Private Attorney General Act (“PAGA”) claims have focused on issues of federal preemption, public policy, and statutory intent. A recent California decision...more
On 17 December, the Minister of State for Justice, Sarah Sackman KC MP, announced that the UK Government intends to take action to mitigate the impact of the 2023 Supreme Court judgment in PACCAR and implement proportionate...more
The FIDIC International Contract Users' Conference 2025 that took place in December 2025 in London opened with a humbling discussion for contract drafters and well-intentioned lawyers that centred on a key reality: contracts...more
Construction and business disputes often present complex issues that the mediator or arbitrator must understand to help settle the case or reach an informed arbitration decision. In order to help in this process, the neutral...more
Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to present Navigating Contract Disputes: Views from Practice, a series of seminars with accompanying guides, which will be rolled out over the coming months. This series aims to provide...more
The first year of President Trump’s second term in office was marked by notable regulatory actions enacted in pursuit of the administration’s political goals, which included an effort to stymie the momentum of the wind energy...more
As 2025 draws to a close, both the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) and the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) have released their annual reports for fiscal year 2025....more
Many restaurant disputes boil down to one question: “Who gets to decide?” Is it the chef? The money partner? The majority owner? The answer should be in your governance structure — not in the middle of a heated argument....more
E-commerce and retailers faced a dynamic and challenging 2025, with significant developments across privacy, telemarketing, false advertising, and class action and mass-arbitration fronts. This year-end article distills some...more