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Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

The Importance of Having an Up-To-Date Employment Arbitration Agreement

Until the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Viking River Cruises v. Moriana in 2022, California law had established that Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) claims could not be subject to binding arbitration....more

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2024 AAA Mass Arbitration Infographic Shows Threat Gaming Companies Face

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The first-ever infographic on mass arbitration from the American Arbitration Association (AAA) confirms that mass arbitration constitutes a real threat for consumer-facing companies, especially gaming companies. In 2024...more

Morgan Lewis

English High Court Upholds the Primacy of an Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause in a Subsequent Settlement Agreement

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The English High Court in Destin Trading v Saipem SA refused the defendant’s application for a stay of proceedings under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act 1996 on the basis that an exclusive dispute resolution clause in favour...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Bid Protests in Arizona

Bradley has been publishing an ongoing survey of state-level bid protest processes and procedures. For the next state in this series, we focus on the bid protest procedures in Arizona. Who Can File a Protest? Any...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Bid Protests in Nevada

In Nevada’s competitive public procurement landscape, contractors and vendors invest substantial time and resources to secure government contracts. When a bid is unsuccessful — especially when there’s a suspicion of...more

Bennett Jones LLP

British Columbia Bill 4 Targeting Class Action Waivers and Arbitration Clauses Receives Royal Assent

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On February 25, 2025, British Columbia introduced Bill 4, proposing significant amendments to the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act (BPCPA)...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

LLC Minority Member Gets Caught in His Own “Wolverine Trap”

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Over the years I’ve become less enamored with arbitration as an alternative to litigating complex business cases in court, mostly because the traditional trade-off between abundant due process protections (court) versus...more

DLA Piper

FTC Pauses “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Until July 14

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on May 9, 2025 that it will delay full implementation of the amended Negative Option Rule and begin enforcing it on July 14, 2025....more

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Key Takeaways from the 2025 Santa Clara County Civil Judges

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The Santa Clara County Bar Association (SCCBA) brought together members of the legal community for its annual “2025 Evening with the Civil Bench” panel event. This continuing legal education (CLE) event provided insights into...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Fifth Circuit: "Manifest Disregard of the Law" Cannot Be Grafted to FAA as a Basis for Vacatur of Arbitration Award

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In affirming a district court’s denial of a petition to vacate an arbitration award, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently rejected the argument “that manifest disregard of the law remains viable as an...more

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California’s Global Rise: Insights From International Arbitration Week

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How California is shaping the future of cross-border dispute resolution and bridging legal traditions - During California International Arbitration Week (CIAW), JAMS and other leading arbitration institutions from around...more

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Across Borders and Barriers: How Culture Shapes the Law in International Legal Negotiations

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The idea for “Across Borders and Barriers: Insights Into International Legal Negotiations” was born from years of observing what too often goes unsaid in cross-border legal practice: that most of the difficulty lies not in...more

Felicello Law PC

What to Expect in a Copyright or Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

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No matter what type of business you are in, trademark and copyright law can have significant effects on success and growth of your business. Both of these areas of law provide important rights over the intellectual property...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Prior Demand for Books and Records Unrelated to Subsequent Arbitration Brought by Same Claimants

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Applying Illinois state law, the Appellate Court of Illinois has held that two lawsuits against insureds did not allege Related Wrongful Acts sufficient to render the two lawsuits a single, related claim under the D&O...more

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

[Ongoing Program] Session 1: Managing Litigation as In-House Counsel — Best Practices and Strategies - May 20th, 12:00 pm - 1:00...

Session 1 of a 6-part series with Procopio and ACC San Diego: Best Practices and Strategies In-house counsel are the linchpin of effective litigation management. This session will focus on the best practices for overseeing...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

AAA Updates Employment Arbitration Rules as of May 1, 2025

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The American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) recently updated its “Employment/Workplace Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures” (formerly entitled the “Employment Arbitration Rules”), effective May 1, 2025. The updates to...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

No Individual Claim, No Problem? The California Supreme Court Takes on Circuit Split on Headless PAGA Claims

The Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA) grants private individuals the authority to sue on behalf of the state of California for employer violations of the California Labor Code. The primary purpose of PAGA is not to...more

Mayer Brown

SEASON 2: Galactic Justice: Navigating the Frontiers of Space Law

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In the first episode of season 2 of our ‘Across the Pond’ podcast, Charles and Kwadwo are joined by colleague Rachael O’Grady, arbitration partner and head of Mayer Brown’s Space & Satellite Group, as well as being joined...more

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[PODCAST] When Scammers Strike: How Mediation Can Help Resolve Consumer Fraud Claims

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In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Peter Kamminga, Esq., Ph.D., and Jeffrey Grubman, Esq., discuss the rise in financial scams targeting consumers and the various ways in which those scams typically take shape, including...more

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Jaevee Homes v Fincham: WhatsApp Users Take Note!

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In this Insight, first published in PLC, Anna Blest and Katharine Tulloch consider the decision in Jaevee Homes Ltd v Fincham (t/a Fincham Demolition) [2025] EWHC 942 (TCC), in which the court concluded, among other things,...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

English High Court Clarifies Sovereign Immunity: Ratification of New York Convention Not a Waiver

English High Court determines that ratification of the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards does not constitute prior written agreement to waive sovereign immunity....more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Ohio Courts Reinforce Arbitration Provisions Despite Conflict, Missing Signatures and Litigation

Ohio courts are reaffirming a consistent and increasingly important theme: if your contract contains an arbitration clause, expect to be held to it. Three recent appellate decisions—Denham v. Encino Energy, LLC,...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Upending the Ground Rules: Proposed Major Overhaul of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure

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In September 2023, Chief Justice Morawetz of the Superior Court of Justice and Attorney General Doug Downey announced an initiative to undertake a comprehensive review of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure, with a view to...more

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Behind the Bench: An Evening with the Westchester Commercial Division Justices

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On April 23, 2025, Matt Donovan and Viktoriya Liberchuk moderated a panel featuring Westchester Commercial Division Justices Linda S. Jamieson and Gretchen Walsh. The “town-hall” event covered a wide range of topics,...more

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American Arbitration Association Announces New Consumer and Employment Arbitration Rules

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The American Arbitration Association has announced a number of changes to its arbitration rules for consumer and workplace disputes. Businesses should review the changes and consider updating their arbitration agreements...more

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