David Zaslowsky

January 29, 2010 | New York Law Journal

Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky, members at Baker & McKenzie, write that in international arbitration, where the stakes are often high, legal fees and related costs are significant enough for thoughtful or detailed considerations to be given to them, both by counsel and arbitrators.

By Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky

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September 29, 2006 | New York Law Journal

Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky, partners at Baker & McKenzie, write that an attraction of international arbitration is that proceedings can be held anywhere in the world and that participants -- advocates and arbitrators -- can be from anywhere in the world. However, recent developments have cast some doubt on whether the freedom to participate in international arbitration is in fact unfettered.

By Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky

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September 26, 2005 | New York Law Journal

Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky, partners at Baker & McKenzie, analyze the recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit that allows an arbitral award against a foreign state agency to be confirmed without regard to the agency's "minimum contacts" with the United States and even if it has no assets here.

By Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky

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March 28, 2005 | New York Law Journal

Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky, partners with Baker & McKenzie, write that defendants to maritime claims anywhere in the world and who transact business that involves making or receiving payments in U.S. dollars must be mindful that, along with the benefit of using the world's most popular business currency is the risk of an attachment order from a court in New York.

By Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky

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November 28, 2005 | New York Law Journal

Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky, partners at Baker & McKenzie, write that international arbitration remains a relatively small practice area, and those who regularly practice in it must not assume that the "conventional wisdom" of the international arbitration bar matches with the general understanding of judges and other lawyers.

By Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky

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March 10, 2010 | New Jersey Law Journal

In international arbitration, where the stakes are often high, legal fees and related costs are significant enough for thoughtful or detailed considerations to be given to them, both by counsel and arbitrators.

By Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky

9 minute read

June 01, 2011 | New York Law Journal

In their International Litigation column, Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky of Baker & McKenzie write that a survey conducted last year that found a preference for English law to govern contracts, and therefore a preference for London as a venue for arbitrations, led to a search for answers to underlying questions: (1) Why is New York law not chosen more often? and (2) Why is New York City not chosen more often as the place of arbitration?

By Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky

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September 23, 2010 | New York Law Journal

In their International Litigation feature, Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky of Baker & McKenzie discuss arbitration proceedings taking place in New York and how the provisions of the CPLR can make significant differences in the way arbitration proceedings are conducted.

By Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky

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July 12, 2002 | New York Law Journal

Throughout the world, there are many entities engaged in commerce that are ultimately owned by governments. In most countries, as is the case in the United States, there are statutes that will determine if such an entity is entitled to sovereign immunity.

By David Zaslowsky

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September 29, 2008 | New York Law Journal

Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky, partners at Baker & McKenzie, write that amended §7502(c) has the potential for being an important element in the strategic plans for the successful prosecution of claims in international arbitration - a potential that probably has not been realized to the extent it might be.

By Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky

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