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New York Law Journal

Arbitration: New Limits on the Horizon?

The current term sees the court facing a set of cases which focus on the types of claims that can be litigated in arbitration and the relative powers of arbitrators and judges. In three cases that already have been argued, the court may limit the scope and authority of arbitrators.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Can a Release in a Stock Purchase Agreement Preclude Claims Under a Software License?

In their Technology Law column, Richard Raysman and Peter Brown discuss 'Cyprus Grp. Holdings v. Onex', an opinion which dealt with a variety of issues in contract law, including the construction of a release provision in the context of a stock acquisition, the interpretation of forward-looking and ambiguous software license provisions, and whether two breach of contract and indemnity claims are sufficiently similar that if one is precluded by a release, so too is necessarily the other.
7 minute read

International Edition

Is Africa still the next big thing for international law firms?

The rush by law firms into Africa has slowed in recent years, amid political and economic uncertainty - does the continent still hold the same appeal?
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Mandatory Arbitration Clauses Are Contracts of Adhesion

These “take it or leave it” mandatory arbitration agreements fit the classic hornbook definition of an unlawful contract of adhesion. Given the present climate, we regret not much can be done except voluntary surrender of mandatory pre-dispute arbitration by companies such as Uber and Microsoft. At best, we caution our readers to know what they are signing, and if they have any bargaining power, resist such clauses.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Be Careful What You Ask for in Employment Arbitration: The Case for Offers of Judgment

As recent Supreme Court decisions have surveyed and expanded the landscape of arbitration and arbitration agreements, employers have placed greater focus on whether arbitration is actually the right fit for their company.
7 minute read

International Edition

New class action law sets stage for fresh competition among German disputes leaders

New German law allows consumers to bring collective action against companies for the first time
4 minute read

International Edition

Top law firms and in-house teams called on to enter Middle East Legal Awards 2019

Prestigious awards to take place on 18 April at Ritz-Carlton in Dubai
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Fla. Courts Encourage Enforcement of Proposals for Settlement—But Watch Out for Joint Proposals

In a case governed by Florida law, a proposal for settlement can be a useful tool to gain settlement leverage, particularly when there is no statutory or contractual fee-shifting provision.
5 minute read

International Edition

SRA weighs up SDT referral for Dentons over dismissal of pregnant employee

Regulator considers SDT referral over employment discrimination dispute with former HR manager
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Shook Lands New Global Arbitration Leader

Carlos Concepción, who joined Jones Day in 2015, will become chairman of the global arbitration practice at Shook, Hardy & Bacon in November.
4 minute read

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