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'Blunder': Litigant Compels Arbitration, Then Seeks to Vacate $5.5M Award

"GPM's 'strategic move'—blunder—is one of bad faith and is designed to force the Smotherman family to incur more costs and delay," the Ferguson Law motion for plaintiffs states.
5 minute read

International Edition

How to Build an Arbitration Practice: An Interview with 37-Year HSF Veteran Paula Hodges

The firm's former arbitration head of 16 years dives into the changing disputes landscape and provides words of advice for the upcoming generation.
4 minute read

International Edition

SRA Files Legal Claim to Gain Access to Post Office Documents

The purpose of the claim is to gain access to documents that have not been disclosed to the ongoing Horizon inquiry.
2 minute read

International Edition

China Signals Ambitions to Become Key Player in International Arbitration  

The new Hong Kong branch of the Shanghai International Arbitration Centre demonstrates China's desire to grow its presence in international dispute resolution. But some think the country has a way to go before it can compete with Hong Kong or Singapore as the region's premier arbitration destination.
4 minute read

International Edition

Use of Arbitration to Resolve Commercial Disputes Growing in Canada, Report Shows

Court backlogs, as well as an attractive environment and experienced practitioners, are behind the increased use of alternative dispute resolution in the country.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Team Legal: The Unsuspecting Culture Champions

The importance of a sound and solid legal department cannot be overstated. Without it, a company teeters on the brink of chaos, facing potentially devastating legal and compliance issues that could erupt into loud, destructive, and irreparable crises.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Supreme Court Decides That Federal Courts Should Stay Cases Subject to Arbitration

When claims at issue in a federal court suit are subject to arbitration, does the court have authority to dismiss the action, or should it stay the action pending resolution of the arbitration?
5 minute read

The Recorder

Older Workers May Be Allowed to Sidestep Arbitration, Go Directly to Court

Congress is working toward enacting federal laws to limit (or bar completely) the application of mandatory arbitration agreements to older Americans.
7 minute read

Daily Report Online

Supercharging In-House Counsel Through ALSP Support

To deliver real value to your organization, the contract attorneys and other legal professionals you bring into the fold should embrace your organization's culture and supply the knowledge and expertise you need.
5 minute read

International Edition

Litigation Funder Therium Accused of 'Wilful Negligence' in 'Rogue Arbitration' Lawsuit

Therium is known for funding the postmasters' successful litigation against the Post Office over the Horizon scandal.
3 minute read

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