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New York Law Journal

The Perils of the Nonexistent Arbitral Institution

The impetus for this column was the recent decision in 'Spineway SA v. Strategos Group', in which parties acknowledged that they had agreed to arbitrate their dispute, but disagreed about the arbitral institution and corresponding rules.
11 minute read

International Edition

ICC Court's 2023 Statistics Reflect Resurgence in Global Arbitration

In its 100th anniversary year, the ICC International Court of Arbitration's latest figures highlight a significant rebound in its caseload to pre-pandemic levels, reflecting the institution's efforts to expand its global reach.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Former California Supreme Court Justice Edward Panelli Dies at 92

The son of Italian immigrants, Edward Panelli was urged at an early age to become a lawyer. His judicial career spanned every level of California's judiciary and concluded with a career as a neutral.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Mediating Health Care Malpractice Cases

Preparing for the mediation ahead of time and creating rapport with both parties helps ensure a successful mediation. Even if the case doesn't settle at the mediation itself, these actions make it more likely to settle before trial, which benefits both parties.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Exempting 'Transportation Workers' From Arbitration: 'Bissonnette'

A discussion of 'Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries,' where the Supreme Court unanimously reversed the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, finding that the plaintiffs, while indeed purveyors of bakery products, nevertheless qualified as transportation workers, and were therefore exempt from arbitrating their claims.
8 minute read

Legaltech News

American Arbitration Association Partners With Suffolk Law School to Launch Innovation Clinic

The clinic will develop digital tools to help unrepresented litigants in family law cases in Massachusetts. But the AAA and Suffolk Law plan to grow the effort to cover different jurisdictions and legal areas.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Some Think New Jersey Could Be a Hub for International Dispute Resolution

International trade is exploding, but American businesses doing business in other countries can still struggle to resolve disputes and enforce judgments.
4 minute read

The Recorder

California Supreme Court Kicks 'Unconscionable' Arbitration Case Back to Court of Appeal

Determining whether an employment arbitration's provisions are fatally flawed requires more than just tallying the number of unconscionable provisions, the unanimous court held.
4 minute read

International Edition

U.S. Court Postpones Citgo Bid Hearing Until September as Venezuela Gets Close to Losing Oil Refiner

Companies owed more than $21 billion have sought the sale of Venezuela's U.S. refining unit, Citgo, to satisfy unpaid arbitration claims. The case has charted new legal territory for enforcement of international arbitration awards, while also penetrating the walls of sovereign and corporate immunity.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—July 9, 2024—Barley Snyder, Saxton & Stump

Barley Snyder announced that attorney Brandon R. Griest has been named to the board of directors of the Pennsylvania Furniture Mission (PFM).
3 minute read

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