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The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules: Key Reforms for Energy and Maritime Counsel

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The ICC's revised Arbitration Rules, entering into force on 1 June 2026, represent a significant overhaul of the institution's procedural framework. The revised Rules apply to all requests for arbitration filed on or after...more

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The Supreme Court’s Biennial Decisions on the Scope of the Residual Clause of FAA Section 1

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The Supreme Court is back at it again, with another unanimous decision about the scope of what contracts can be compelled into arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§ 1 et seq. (“FAA”). Section 1 of the FAA...more

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Freight Brokers and Logistics Companies Face New Liability and Arbitration Risks

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In two recent unanimous decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court clarified legal standards that could increase litigation, compliance, insurance, and contracting risks for freight brokers, shippers, carriers, and companies that rely...more

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House Passes the Faster Labor Contracts Act: Government-Mandated Labor Contracts

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This week, a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives surprisingly passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA). The private-sector employer community has largely ignored the FLCA, as few believed it had any...more

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What the new ICC Rules mean for arbitrations seated in England and Wales

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The 2026 ICC Rules of Arbitration (“2026 ICC Rules”) came into force on 1 June 2026 and apply to ICC cases filed from that date. The substantial revisions to the ICC framework encapsulated in the 2026 ICC Rules aim to enhance...more

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New York Federal Court Grants, in Part, Motion to Seal Documents at Issue in Underlying Arbitration Proceeding

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In Tyson International Co. v. Partner Reinsurance Europe SE, Tyson International Company Limited filed a petition to vacate an arbitration award entered in its favor, and Partner Reinsurance Europe SE cross-moved to confirm...more

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WIPO: UDRP Panel undeterred by ongoing national court litigation

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In a recent decision under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP or the Policy) before the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a Panel denied a UDRP Complaint for the transfer of the disputed...more

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SpaceX Becomes the First Major IPO Issuer to Implement the SEC’s New Shareholder Arbitration Policy

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Based on reports published around the IPO and the first day of trading, the SpaceX offering appears to have set or approached a remarkable number of records. Some are clear-cut “firsts,” while others are more accurately...more

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When Do You Need a Child Custody Lawyer in the UAE?—Guide for Parents

To raise kids well, you need a strong base, clear plans, and builders you can trust, just like when you build a house. When a family breaks up or has legal problems, that foundation needs legal support. This guide will help...more

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Arbitration in the Fifth – May 2026

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In May 2026, the Supreme Court’s Jules v. Andre Balazs Properties confirmed the jurisdiction of a district court to hear applications to confirm or vacate awards in cases previously stayed by the district court pending...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

New York attorney general alleges arbitration platform ‘secretly collaborated’ with merchant cash advance companies

On June 8, the New York Attorney General (OAG) announced a petition filed in the New York County Supreme Court, alleging that an online arbitration platform and its founders misrepresented the platform’s arbitration services...more

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NSW Court of Appeal rules IATA arbitration clause not binding in dnata v Polar Air Cargo

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A recent decision from the NSW Court of Appeal held that Article 9 of the relevant IATA Standard Group Handling Agreement (SGHA) was not a binding arbitration agreement within the meaning of the International Arbitration Act...more

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The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules – A GCC perspective

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Recalibrating ICC arbitration for GCC users On 23 March 2026, the International Chamber of Commerce approved revised Rules of Arbitration, which came into force on 1 June 2026. These revised Rules replaced the 2021 ICC...more

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Pattie Gonia vs. Patagonia – Why Posting About an Ongoing Lawsuit May be a Risky Move

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Recently, social media personality Pattie Gonia shared a video with her more than 2 million Instagram and TikTok followers to draw attention to a lawsuit by clothing brand Patagonia filed against her in January....more

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The new ICC Arbitration Rules: Greater efficiency and speed for dispute resolution in Latin America

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On June 1, 2026, the new Arbitration Rules (“2026 Rules”) of the International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) entered into force, replacing the 2021 Rules. The amendments incorporated into the 2026 Rules stem from consultations...more

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Duel of the Forums – Court Declines Receivership Application in Favour of Existing Arbitration Process

In Alberta Finance & Mortgage Corporation v. Westana Asset Management Corp., the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta (Court) denied applications (Receivership Applications) by Alberta Finance & Mortgage Corporation (AFMC) for...more

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Proposed updates to the DIFC Arbitration Law: stronger tribunals, faster challenges and a new mediation framework

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The Dubai International Financial Centre ("DIFC") has launched a consultation on proposed amendments to the DIFC Arbitration Law. If enacted, the amendments would represent the most significant update to the DIFC arbitration...more

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The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules: A German perspective

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The 2026 ICC Rules of Arbitration entered into force on 1 June 2026. German parties are consistently among the most frequent users of ICC arbitration, ranking among the top three nationalities in recent years. This alert...more

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CMS Finalizes Federal IDR Operations Rule: Key Changes to the No Surprises Act Dispute Resolution Process for Providers

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The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury (the "Departments") and the Office of Personnel Management released a Final Rule on May 28, 2026, significantly restructuring the Federal Independent...more

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Sword v Seat: Why Star Hydro v NTDCL is a case to watch

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In a two-day hearing, the UK Supreme Court will hear the appeal in Star Hydro Power Limited v National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited. ...more

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Notable Changes to the ICC Arbitration Rules

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Rules of Arbitration are commonly used to resolve international commercial disputes and parties routinely agreed to be bound by them in their arbitration agreements....more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Mise à jour du règlement d’arbitrage de la Chambre de commerce internationale

L’arbitrage est un outil de plus en plus populaire pour régler des différends de façon efficace. Le rythme et la mondialisation des activités commerciales évoluant rapidement, la nécessité qu’il existe un processus de...more

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Faster is Not Always Better: House Passes Bill Seeking Radical Change in First Contract Bargaining

In a surprise move, on June 9, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act (“FLCA”) by a vote of 230-193, sending the bill to the Senate.  The legislation—passed without Republican leadership...more

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OFAC Clarifies – and Slightly Loosens – the US Law Requirement in Key Venezuela General Licenses

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Many of the initial authorizations key to the US government’s efforts at a controlled reopening of the Venezuelan energy, petrochemical and minerals sectors required contracts with the Government of Venezuela, Petróleos de...more

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Supreme Court Expands Scope of FAA’s Transportation-Worker Exemption

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On May 28, the US Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Flowers Foods, Inc. v. Brock, holding that a worker who transports goods on an intrastate leg of an interstate journey may qualify for the Federal Arbitration...more

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