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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

District Court Lifts Stay in Alleged Predatory Financing Case Brought by CFPB

On December 3, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas lifted a stay in a case brought by the CFPB against several affiliated defendants, following a lapse in federal appropriations that had stayed...more

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More on “Glass Lewis Releases Benchmark Policy Updates”

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Recently, I blogged about how Glass Lewis released its Benchmark Policy changes for 2026, which are included in this 90-page document. Here’s a Cooley Alert penned by Cooley’s Brad Goldberg, Beth Sasfai, Ali Murata, Michael...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Court Upholds 100% Allocation Based on Insured’s “Best Efforts” and Insurer’s Failure to Meet “Relative Exposure” Burden

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The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, applying New York law, upheld an arbitration award allocating 100% of amounts incurred jointly by insured individuals and non-insured entities to covered...more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

Los Angeles Tops “Judicial Hellhole” List!

Los Angeles has claimed the top spot on the American Tort Reform Foundation’s (ATRF) annual list of “Judicial Hellholes.” The Report claims that “lawsuit abuse in Los Angeles . . . has propelled the jurisdiction to the very...more

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Supreme Court Poised to Decide FAA Post-Award Jurisdictional Issue

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In a 2022 decision, Badgerow v. Walters, the U.S. Supreme Court held that under Sections 9 and 10 of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), a federal court may exercise jurisdiction over post-award motions to confirm or vacate...more

Littler

Policy Week in Review – December 12, 2025

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President Trump Signs Executive Order to Limit State Regulation of Artificial Intelligence - On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order purporting to limit the ability of states to regulate the use of...more

DLA Piper

Resolving construction or oil & gas disputes in Oman – arbitration or courts?

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The construction sector in Oman continues to expand and evolve. With international funding inherently tied to new projects, the management of risks and dispute avoidance are key to ensuring a bankable project....more

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How the insurance arbitrator is affecting product documentation – news from IVASS

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On 3 December 2025, the Italian Insurance Regulatory Authority (IVASS) published Order no. 163/2025. It introduces new information obligations for insurance companies and intermediaries regarding their precontractual...more

White & Case LLP

Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit im Deutschen Verteidigungssektor: Effiziente Streitbeilegung für komplexe Konflikte

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Die sicherheits- und industriepolitische „Zeitenwende“1 verändert Beschaffung, Kooperation und Technologiepfade im Verteidigungssektor. Die Gewährleistung resilienter Lieferketten wird dabei zu einem Drahtseilakt zwischen...more

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Arbitration Matters Bulletin: December 2025

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Welcome to the first edition of the Arbitration Matters Bulletin from DLA Piper’s International Arbitration Group. This bulletin provides concise updates on a selection of recent arbitration-related developments worldwide,...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Ohio Legislature Proposes Changes to the Taxpayer Bill of Rights

The General Assembly has recently proposed legislation to update Ohio’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights. House Bill 613 (H.B. 613) has been introduced but not yet assigned to a committee for review. The Bill offers several sweeping...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Supreme Court to Decide Federal Courts' Power to Hear Post-Arbitration Motions

Over the past few decades, the U.S. Supreme Court has issued a series of decisions exploring the scope of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). ...more

Lathrop GPM

Tenth Circuit Affirms Stay of Petition to Compel Arbitration Pending Washington State Court Proceedings

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The Tenth Circuit recently affirmed a federal district court decision staying a supplier’s action to compel arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) while related litigation proceeded in Washington state court. Nu...more

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Ohio Legislature Proposes Changes to the Taxpayer Bill of Rights That Would Increase Responsibilities for Ohio Tax Commissioner...

The article originally appeared in The Ohio SALT Chronicle - Issue 5. The General Assembly has recently proposed legislation to update Ohio’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights, primarily by adding responsibilities to the conduct of the...more

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Reactions to the SEC’s Change in Policy to Mandatory Arbitration Provisions

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The SEC’s recent policy change on issuer-investor mandatory arbitration provisions has prompted quick reactions from proxy advisors and early adopters in the market—setting the stage for renewed debate over whether companies...more

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California Court Affirms Waiver of Arbitration Rights in Wage and Hour Class Action Case

On December 9, 2025, the California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, issued a published decision in Sierra Pacific Industries Wage and Hour Cases, affirming the trial court’s denial of Sierra Pacific Industries’...more

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[PODCAST] Mass Tort Mediation Strategies: Managing Emotions and Understanding Key Legal Trends

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As mass tort litigation continues to grow, the disputes at stake are becoming increasingly complex. From wildfire and pharmaceutical claims to toxic exposure, sexual abuse and large-scale economic losses. In this episode of...more

Thompson Coburn LLP

California Employers: 3 Steps to Prepare for 2026 Wage, Notice, and Arbitration Rules

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A recent TC webinar highlighted the myriad of changes affecting California employment law in 2026. From wage and hour updates to challenges enforcement of arbitration agreements, equal pay obligations, and new notice...more

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UK FCA Policy Statement On Changes To Handling Rules For Motor Finance Complaints

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a policy statement on changes to handling rules for motor finance complaints. The FCA consulted on proposed changes in Chapter 11 of CP25/27, and this aspect of the...more

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Arbitration in the Fifth – November 2025

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November 2025 was another slow month for arbitration related opinions in the Fifth Circuit. The highlight of the month is the Eastern District of Texas’ review of the Federal Arbitration Act’s residual transportation worker...more

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Award Review Tribunals: Novel Concept One Step Closer to Becoming a Reality

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Enacted in May 2023, the updated Nigerian Arbitration and Mediation Act ("Act") included what is widely viewed as a novel concept in international arbitration: the use of Award Review Tribunals ("ARTs"). This feature, as...more

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Shipping and Energy Newsletter - Winter Edition 2025

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Law of Shipbuilding Contracts Update 2025: It has been five years since the publication of the Law of Shipbuilding Contracts. We are therefore pleased to share our 2025 Update. Written by William Cecil, Fiona Cain and Jack...more

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Law of Shipbuilding Contracts Update 2025

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The fifth edition of The Law of Shipbuilding Contracts was published in 2020. Since then, we have continued to monitor the cases that directly relate to the law of shipbuilding contracts and those in the context of...more

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Lifecycle of a transaction: tax disputes on intra-group debt

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Where there is potential for a tax dispute, it is crucial to map your position early: proactively building a “defence” file can best prepare taxpayers for HMRC enquiries when they arise years later. Originally Published in...more

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Lessons Learned from Our Annual Seminar: Stewardship, Ethics, and Accountability

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At Robins Kaplan’s annual Fiduciary and Wealth Disputes Seminar “What Keeps Fiduciaries Up At Night?” attendees heard from John Taft, Vice Chair at Baird and a 40-year veteran of the financial services industry....more

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