By Tal S. Benschar | March 3, 2022
This article provides a discussion of 'Calderon v. Sixt Rent a Car,' which calls into question the validity of broad arbitration provisions.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Samuel Estreicher and Andrew Vaccaro | February 9, 2022
Are statutory procedural rights generally waivable by contract outside of arbitration? The Second Circuit's recent decision in 'Estle v. International Business Machines' suggests they may be.
By Bruce Love | February 2, 2022
Just this month, the firm has added to its cross-border investigations team, its corporate practice and its commercial litigation bench.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Alan D. Scheinkman | January 28, 2022
Not surprisingly, multi-party cases typically require more time and attention than cases with only two parties, making mediation an even more attractive option.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Myrna Barakat | January 28, 2022
In this fourth and final article of the series, the author asked four independent arbitrators to share their views based on their firsthand experience reviewing and opining on arbitration agreements.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky | January 26, 2022
In their International Litigation column, Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky discuss the various way that parties to international arbitrations may be restricted by law and institutional rules, as well as their own agreements, in the use they may of make of awards and other information emanating from their proceedings. They suggest that careful consideration be given before accepting general rules that may limit later use or access to such material.
By Amanda Bronstad | January 25, 2022
"It is correct that a significant portion of this class is bound by arbitration agreements that would preclude participation in this class action," said Alston & Bird's Kristy Brown, a lawyer for T-Mobile, at the first hearing in the multidistrict litigation over last year's data breach.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Myrna Barakat | January 21, 2022
In this third article of her series, Myrna Barakat examines the issue of drafting arbitration agreements from the perspective of four prominent litigators, "the professionals who are often consulted by their corporate partners to advise on drafting and who ultimately have to defend or critique the provisions."
By Bruce Love | January 18, 2022
With global business becoming increasingly more complex and important, international arbitration has been a high-demand practice area in the past few years.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Myrna Barakat | January 14, 2022
In this second article of her series, Myrna Barakat examines the issue of drafting arbitration agreements from the perspective of practicing transactional attorneys and asks several corporate lawyers to weigh in with their thoughts and insights.
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