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New York Law Journal

Arbitration 911: Emergency Arbitration Emerges as an Option

Lawyers and clients with arbitration clauses should familiarize themselves with emergency arbitration procedures and closely evaluate the benefits or disadvantages of utilizing such relief.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Benefits of Cost Shifting and the English Rule in International Arbitration

This article examines how the English Rule ensures that parties obtain complete relief, and how that rule assists in regulating party and counsel conduct.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Valuation Disputes and Disagreements: ADR Could Be the Solution for Dissolution

Counsel who are dealing with a valuation dispute should seriously consider the use of alternative dispute resolution; indeed, pursuant to new court rules, the assigned judge may encourage counsel to use ADR to resolve some or all of the issues in the case.
7 minute read

International Edition

Lawyers as Ethical Leaders. Really?

The London Lawyer: With high profile names coming under the spotlight this week, it can take some convincing to present lawyers as leaders in the business world's ethical drive.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Everybody Wins: The Benefits of Collaboration Between Company and Board Counsel

During an internal investigation, company counsel and board counsel need to have an alignment of interests—namely, finding the truth and doing what's best for the company. Approaching each interaction with the intention of finding common ground can turn tense and suspicious discussions into productive ones and transform a picture of a fractured organization into a united front.
8 minute read

International Edition

What to Expect When the Summer Deal Rush Ends

The Global Lawyer: As August arrives, there's a rush to get deals over the line. But what comes after?
5 minute read

International Edition

Mishcon's Multimillion Dollar Hiring Dispute with KWM Moves to Arbitration

Tensions arose after Mishcon closed its New York office in January 2020, with lawyers leaving for King & Wood Mallesons.
3 minute read

International Edition

Twitter vs Musk Epitomizes the Legal Industry's Next Chapter

The Global Lawyer: A notable rise in a variety of disputes appears to signal the start of a new economic cycle for large law firms.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

The FAA Keeps On Trucking: The Second Circuit and 'Bissonnette'

In part one of a two-part series, the author discusses the recent Second Circuit decision in 'Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries', where the court found that the plaintiffs did not come within the FAA's exception for arbitration.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Form of Settlement Agreement Weighs in Favor of Enforceability Even Absent Executed Document

A recent case from the Southern District of New York highlights the risks facing parties that seize opportunities to settle when there is heightened uncertainty in litigation—for example, when a decision on summary judgment is forthcoming.
9 minute read

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