Angela Zambrano

Angela Zambrano

April 21, 2022 | National Law Journal

Litigants Should Strategically Draft Applications to Confirm Arbitration Awards

After SCOTUS' latest opinion narrowing path to federal court, it will be crucial to draft applications to establish subject-matter jurisdiction.

By Angela Zambrano, Margaret Allen and Tayler Bragg

5 minute read

May 28, 2020 | Litigation Daily

Buyer's Remorse or Material Adverse Effect? A New Wave of Litigation in the COVID-19 World

'As the COVID-19 crisis continues, more parties will likely continue to look to MAE clauses to attempt to exit deals,' write Sidley Austin partners Frank Favia, Angela Zambrano and Rob Velevis.

By Angela Zambrano, Rob Velevis and Frank Favia

12 minute read

June 13, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Proactively Managing Cybersecurity Risks in Vendor Contracts

It is increasingly important for companies to pay close attention to relationships with any vendors that access personal data or sensitive commercial data.

By Angela Zambrano and Meaghan Nowell

1 minute read

September 01, 2016 | Texas Lawyer

State Court Class Action Defendants to Face New Strategic Decisions

The U.S. Supreme Court's recent Spokeo v. Robins decision has been heralded by the Texas business community as an important limitation on class action liability. The decision, however, has triggered concerns in at least some states that it might have the unintended consequence of creating more class action litigation in state court forums that are viewed by some defendants as less favorable.

By Angela Zambrano and Robert Velevis

10 minute read

November 13, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Silence In An Arbitration Clause Is Not Golden

Many courts have held that arbitration clauses that are silent on class actions—but which incorporate the American Arbitration Association rules—will permit an arbitrator (rather than a court) to decide the critical threshold question of whether a class action can proceed in arbitration.

By Angela Zambrano and David Sillers

5 minute read

November 12, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Silence In An Arbitration Clause Is Not Golden

Many courts have held that arbitration clauses that are silent on class actions—but which incorporate the American Arbitration Association rules—will permit an arbitrator (rather than a court) to decide the critical threshold question of whether a class action can proceed in arbitration.

By Angela Zambrano and David Sillers

5 minute read

February 09, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

The Good News/Bad News About Arbitration for Companies

While business clients are often encouraged to adopt arbitration, it is important that they do so consciously by thinking about the benefits and drawbacks of a particular method of dispute resolution.

By Angela Zambrano and Robert Velevis

4 minute read

February 05, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

The Good News/Bad News About Arbitration for Companies

While business clients are often encouraged to adopt arbitration, it is important that they do so consciously by thinking about the benefits and drawbacks of a particular method of dispute resolution.

By Angela Zambrano and Robert Velevis

4 minute read

February 05, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

The Good News/Bad News About Arbitration for Companies

While business clients are often encouraged to adopt arbitration, it is important that they do so consciously by thinking about the benefits and drawbacks of a particular method of dispute resolution.

By Angela Zambrano and Robert Velevis

4 minute read

February 05, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

The Good News/Bad News About Arbitration for Companies

While business clients are often encouraged to adopt arbitration, it is important that they do so consciously by thinking about the benefits and drawbacks of a particular method of dispute resolution.

By Angela Zambrano and Robert Velevis

4 minute read