This week at the Ninth Circuit raises some important legal questions concerning arbitration, as noted by leading law firm Morrison & Foerster LLP in their Left Coast Appeals. The focus is on whether a receiver in an SEC enforcement action is bound by an arbitration agreement signed by the receivership entity.
The case in focus is Geoff Winkler v. Thomas D. McCloskey, et al., a significant arbitration case that professionals working in corporate law fields should be aware of. The implications extending from this could have far-reaching effects on the relationship between SEC oversees and companies caught up in enforcement actions.
As legal practitioners working within some of the world’s largest corporations and law firms, the nuances of such cases could prove pivotal in preparing for, assessing and managing similar situations in your respective organisations.
While we await the court’s ruling on this matter, it is critical to stay updated about its progress. Insight into the thoughts and decisions of one of the highest courts in the United States may impact the approach of corporations and their legal counsel worldwide.