Second Circuit Court of Appeals Rules on “Evident Partiality”

In this case, the Court of Appeals reversed the district court’s vacatur of an award and … Read More ...

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New York Court of Appeals Rules on Arbitrator Partiality

In U.S. Electronics, Inc. v. Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc. (Nov. 15, 2011), the New York Court … Read More ...

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ICC Adopts New Arbitration Rules

The International Chamber of Commerce has adopted new arbitration rules which will become effective on January … Read More ...

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Third Circuit Applies AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion

On August 24, 2011, in Litman, et al. v. Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, No. 08-4103, … Read More ...

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France Revises Arbitration Law

France’s revised Arbitration Law (Articles 1442-1527 of the French Civil Procedure Code), which came into effect … Read More ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Class Action Waivers In Consumer Arbitration Agreements

The United States Supreme Court in AT&T Mobility LLC  v. Concepcion (Slip Op. No. 09-893, April … Read More ...

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Settlement Reached at Mediation is Binding Despite the Absence of “Important” Terms

On April 11, 2011, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit handed down its … Read More ...

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New York Court Upholds Pre-Award Attachment of Assets in Singapore Arbitration

In Matter of Sojitz Corp. v. Prithvi Information Solutions Ltd., a New York appellate court held … Read More ...

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International Survey on Arbitration

Queen Mary School of International Arbitration, University of London, released its third empirical survey on international … Read More ...

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U.S Survey on Arbitration

In 2011 the Rand Corporation published its report on “Business-to-Business Arbitration in the United States; Perception … Read More ...

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