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In arbitration, unlike in court, the parties are tasked with choosing their own arbitrator or panel of arbitrators. Each side wants to pick the arbitrator or panel that will see the case in the best light. They want someone...more
Takeaway: Terms and conditions requiring individual arbitrations can effectively end many consumer class actions. But courts rigorously scrutinize consumers’ assent to such terms, insisting upon reasonably conspicuous notice...more
The Arbitration Act 2025 (the “Act”) received Royal Assent on 24 February 2025. Its stated aim is to amend the Arbitration Act 1996, which governs arbitral claims seated in England and Wales. It marks a gentle evolution of...more
The American Arbitration Association (AAA) announced new rules that went into effect May 1, 2025. The new rules revise both their consumer arbitration and employment arbitration sets. The purpose of the rule change was to...more
I am often asked, “When is the best time to schedule a mediation?” Some lawyers like to schedule mediation as early as possible in the litigation, as soon as it becomes clear the parties will not be able to settle it...more
This week, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled in favor of children’s clothing retailer Janie & Jack, which sought to enjoin over 2,400 individual arbitration claims resulting from alleged...more
Readers may recall prior pieces in which we discussed a pair of law firms responsible for bringing California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”) arbitration demands against online businesses. These CIPA arbitration demands...more
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has weighed in (again) on a still unsettled issue in the realm of insurance law: whether arbitration provisions in insurance policies issued by foreign insurers are enforceable...more
“We’re at a moment where the drive for innovation is clashing with the realities of risk.” – Roberta Downey In this video, London partner Roberta Downey examines how rapid technological change — from offshore wind to soaring...more
In today’s global workplace, managing sexual harassment complaints is no longer a matter confined to a single jurisdiction. As companies expand across borders, their legal obligations become increasingly complex....more
When it comes to federal procurements, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operates a little differently than most other agencies. Unlike other federal agencies that follow the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the...more
In fiscal year 2024, the EEOC received 88,531 new charges and conducted 11,998 mediations, resulting in the resolution of 8,543 charges. These mediation success rates—reflecting a resolution of 9.6% of total charges filed and...more
Political risk insurance (PRI) is a specialised form of insurance designed to protect investors and businesses from the risk of loss to their investments as a result of government action. There may be certain circumstances...more
In the recent case of DKT v. DKU [2025] SGCA 23, the Singapore Court of Appeal has, noting its observation of an “increasing tendency for disgruntled award debtors to abuse this ground of challenge on wholly unmeritorious...more
In an effort to reduce delays in interconnecting new electricity generation and storage systems to the local electric distribution grid, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU), at its May 21, 2025 agenda meeting,...more
In 1925, Congress enacted the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) requiring courts to enforce agreements to arbitrate as valid contract provisions. Business communities and trade associations campaigned vigorously in support of its...more
However, creating pet policies is only half the battle—consistent and proper enforcement is key to handling pet disputes. Remember, service and emotional support animals are not pets, so keep in mind that the pet policy does...more
In the recent case of Sandhu v Mangat, 2025 BCCA 34, the BC Supreme Court shed some light on the scope of parenting coordinators’ (PC) jurisdiction and section 7 expenses relating to ‘special or extraordinary expenses’ under...more
Newly issued guidance from the NLRB encourages efficient resolution of labor disputes, giving employers more flexibility in crafting resolutions to reach practical compromises in appropriate cases. The memorandum also...more
Labor arbitrations often seem like the proverbial “box of chocolates” – you never know what you’re going to get. While uncertainty abounds, there are numerous steps companies and counsel can take to assess, prepare, and...more
We invite you to review our newly-posted, May 2025 California Employment Law Notes, a comprehensive review of the latest and most significant developments in California employment law. The highlights include: Apple...more
I remember my first court appearance as young female attorney at Queens County Supreme Court, in New York. I had to argue what I considered a losing motion in front of a judge who was not easily persuaded...more
This is the May 2025 edition of Anchovy News. Here you will find articles concerning ICANN, the domain name industry and the recuperation of domain names across the globe. In this issue we cover: Domain name industry news...more
Following a public consultation, IVASS has finalized the technical rules implementing Italy's new Insurance Arbitrator, an out-of-court dispute resolution system aimed at enhancing consumer protection in the insurance sector....more
On May 21, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the lower court’s denial of the defendant’s motion to compel arbitration in a lawsuit against a credit union over alleged improper fees charged to the...more