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From 1925 to Today: How the FAA Transformed Dispute Resolution

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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

Carlton Fields

Fifth Circuit Affirms Arbitration Award and Finds Panel Was Fairly Constituted and Did Not Award Punitive Damages

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In addition to awarding monetary damages against the defendants, the arbitration panel ordered that the defendants be divested of their shares in the plaintiff corporation. The defendants sought to vacate the award, arguing...more

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Quarterly Corporate / M&A Decisions Update: Q3 2018

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This update is designed to highlight selected important M&A, corporate and commercial court decisions on a quarterly basis. The update contains brief summaries of each decision with links to more robust discussions. ...more

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Injunction Carve-Outs in Arbitration: Emergency Only, or All Equity Claims?

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Arbitration may end sooner and more efficiently than litigation, but it is slower to begin. A courthouse is just sitting there waiting for a complaint to be filed. Originally published in Alternatives to the High Cost of...more

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