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Miles Mediation & Arbitration

The Dangerous Misapplication Of O.C.G.A. § 33-24-41.1 Limited Liability Releases In Non-Motor Vehicle Accident Claims

Georgia personal injury practitioners are increasingly encountering settlement demands in non-motor vehicle tort cases that require the use of a “limited liability release” pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 33-24-41.1. This practice,...more

Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone

CA Civil Code § 8850: What Private Multi-state Owners and Developers Building in California in 2026 Need to Know

Owners and developers building in California must be aware of a new statute, CA Civil Code § 8850, which takes effect for contracts entered into, on, and after January 1, 2026. The statute will likely apply to most private...more

Mayer Brown

International Claims Commission to be Established for Ukraine Reparations

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Thirty-five countries and the European Union recently signed a new Convention to establish an International Claims Commission for Ukraine (the "Commission"). The Commission will build on the Register of Damage for Ukraine...more

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New Year’s Resolutions for Mediators (That Actually Change Outcomes)

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January resolutions often draw envy or eye-rolls. When we wait to make a change or challenge ourselves to set new expectations, we simply rationalize delay, using hope as an excuse. In a world overwhelmed by conflict,...more

Saiber LLC

Early Resolution Strategies for Brokers Facing Residential Real Estate Lawsuits

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As New Jersey real estate brokers and agents move through another competitive residential market cycle, disputes are still an unfortunate reality of doing business. ...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

NFL throws Hail Mary to Supreme Court on Commissioner arbitral authority

When is arbitration not “arbitration” under the FAA? In August 2025, a federal appeals court ruled that race discrimination claims brought by Brian Flores, former head coach of the Miami Dolphins, should not be...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

What’s In—and What’s Out—in Divorce Trends for 2026

If divorce law reflects the way people live, work, and plan their futures, then 2026 is shaping up to be a year of quieter strategy and longer-term thinking. The days of reactive decisions and splashy courtroom battles are...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Five Reasons for Mediation: How Chief Legal Officers and General Counsel can Avoid Pyrrhic Victories

In life and business disputes are inevitable. Let’s focus on business disputes. Whether it’s a disagreement with a supplier, a conflict with an employee, or a legal battle with a competitor, these disputes can and do drain...more

Troutman Amin LLP

Businesses Operating in California Must Watch Out for Senate Bill 82 – the New Law Took Effect on January 1st and May Cripple...

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California’s Senate Bill (“SB”) 82, effective January 1, 2026, is set to spark some fireworks. The Bill seeks to curb the reach of arbitration provisions in consumer contracts by voiding so-called “infinite” arbitration...more

White & Case LLP

UK Moves To Reverse PACCAR Decision And Regulate Third-Party Litigation Funding

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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

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Absent a Final Arbitration Award, an Arbitration Clause is Not a “Get Out of Court Free” Card Under CPLR 3211

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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

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Understanding FELA and the Jones Act: Unique Protections for Railroad and Maritime Workers

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

Mayer Brown

IA Meets AI

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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

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Employer's Failure to Sign Arbitration Agreement Voids Employee's Obligations

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

Fuerst Ittleman David & Joseph

Employment Litigation Update: Arbitration Agreements Cannot Eliminate Plan-wide Relief Under ERISA

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

Rumberger | Kirk

Rethinking the Joint Session

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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

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Ohio Court Signals Caution for Nursing Homes Relying on Arbitration Agreements

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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

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Conditions Precedent and Deemed Fulfilment

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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

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Film Room: NCAA Bylaws, CSC Policies And Contractual Terms Thrust Into Focus By Transfer Activity

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

Fisher Phillips

Get Ready for Singapore’s New Anti‑Discrimination Law: 4 Steps for Employers to Take Now

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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

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English High Court Evaluates Usual Authority as Part of Section 67 Challenge (s.67 Arbitration Act)

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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

Fox Rothschild LLP

California’s Nuclear Verdict Era: Strategic Imperatives for Employers and In-House Counsel

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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

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Impacts of Recent Developments on Venezuela’s Investment, Economic and Legal Landscape

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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

Proskauer - Labor Relations Update

SDNY Judge Says No to FMCS Mediation Cuts

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 - California Employment Law

Proskauer Prevails as Court Rejects End-Run Around Arbitration

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

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