Life sciences globalization fuels new developments in international arbitration
We often settle legal malpractice claims before they result in a publicly filed lawsuit. Many of our clients, who are lawyers, want to avoid a public lawsuit, but once a suit is filed, they want to be vindicated by a...more
Many owners, contractors, and design professionals take a “boilerplate” approach to dispute resolution provisions and don’t consider the risks specific to the project at issue. Parties also often wait until an actual dispute...more
Early Dispute Resolution (“EDR”) seeks to resolve complex commercial disputes within 30 to 60 days, with an outcome no different from resolution after full discovery and motion. A fundamental premise of EDR is that...more
A restaurant franchisor, World of Beer Franchising ("WOB"), recently lost an appeal to enforce a post-termination restriction against a franchisee launching a competing business. Both the trial and appellate court ruled...more
We previously discussed in a June 10, 2015, guest article the basics of insurance underwriting and claim handling in China. In this article, we give an overview of the legal framework and relevant key issues in insurance...more
A recent High Court decision serves as a reminder that multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses are not necessarily enforceable, and provides insight into key drafting points. Overview - Multi-tiered dispute...more
Dispute resolution in Canada follows procedures in line with other leading western legal systems, including those of the United Kingdom and the United States. The independence and impartiality of the Canadian judiciary is...more