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On September 17, 2025, the SEC issued a policy statement to the effect that the presence of a mandatory arbitration clause in an issuer’s governing documents with respect to investor claims arising under the federal...more
While Oct. 2025 saw relatively few opinions, those published address important points including the issues faced by employers and employees and their workplace arbitration agreements. In Jones v. Homeaglow Inc., the Northern...more
Our Real Estate Dispute Resolution team has experience spanning decades, guiding our clients through several cycles of the economy. This has equipped us with the ability to make accurate predictions of risks and potential...more
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Brittney Kaylee Tran filed a collective action complaint in a Texas federal court on January 3, 2025, against Houston-area restaurant BMB Dining Services Katy Inc. d/b/a Bombshells Restaurant and Bar (“Bombshells”), accusing...more
Balancing numbers and relationships when business and family intersect. Family-owned businesses occupy a unique and vital space in the economy. They combine entrepreneurial drive with deep personal commitment and long-term...more
The California Supreme Court heard arguments earlier this week on whether an arbitration agreement that is illegible is enforceable. The case raises interesting, if esoteric, legal questions about what constitutes the meeting...more
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The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently affirmed that courts will not second-guess a “final and binding” arbitral award. By refusing leave, the Court signalled that clear intent in an arbitration agreement to bar...more
In a recent case before the Singapore Court of Appeal, the court affirmed the High Court of Singapore’s finding of a breach of the fair hearing rule, but disagreed that remission was an appropriate remedy and set aside the...more
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Back in April, I spoke on a panel about how JAMS arbitrators are navigating the burgeoning world of artificial intelligence (AI). It was a lively exchange, showcasing the diverse ways my colleagues are integrating AI into...more
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Last month, the English Commercial Court (the Court) considered a challenge to an arbitral award under Section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act). The decision provided important clarifications on the Court’s approach...more
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Defending against tort claims is a critical concern for construction and oil and gas companies, as these industries inherently involve high-risk operations both on the road and at the job site. From injuries / fatalities to...more
On August 15, 2025, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2487, amending the Illinois Human Rights Act ("IHRA") to make two key changes of which Illinois employers should be aware. The new law takes effect January 1,...more
As part of Hong Kong Arbitration Week 2025 programming, on 21 October 2025, Skadden hosted “Navigating the Storm: Effective Crisis Management.”...more
The Hon. Lewis J. Leman of the Southern District of New York recently reaffirmed the court’s finding that there was probable cause to believe that the plaintiff in Eletson Holdings v. Levona Holdings committed fraud by...more