Arbitration

CMS Luxembourg Fortifies Litigation Division with Strategic Acquisition from Rival Firm

Pieter Gunst01 mins

CMS Luxembourg has made a strategic move by hiring a four-lawyer disputes team from competitor NautaDutilh. This acquisition includes NautaDutilh’s head of litigation and arbitration, who will now lead CMS Luxembourg’s dispute resolution practice. This recruitment underscores CMS Luxembourg’s commitment to enhancing its dispute resolution capabilities. For more detailed information, you can visit the original…

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Cozen O’Connor Expands NYC Team with Veteran Labor Attorney Sandi Dubin

Pieter Gunst01 mins

Article Sandi Dubin has joined Cozen O’Connor as a member of its labor and employment practice in New York, the firm said Monday. Dubin specializes in traditional labor law matters, including counseling employers in collective bargaining, labor arbitrations, and unfair labor practice disputes before the National Labor Relations Board. She also advises major employers, including…

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Massachusetts Court Upholds Uber’s Arbitration Agreement Through Pop-Up Notification, Sparks Legal Debate

Pieter Gunst01 mins

In a recent decision by a divided Massachusetts court, it was determined that a pop-up notification provided by Uber was sufficient to enforce arbitration. The majority held that the hyperlink included in the pop-up provided necessary notice to users, thereby validating the arbitration agreement. However, Associate Justice Scott L. Kafker, in his dissenting opinion, expressed…

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Lewis Brisbois Seeks Arbitration in Dispute Over Alleged Bias and Pay Clawback with Former Partner

Pieter Gunst03 mins

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith is seeking to compel arbitration with its ex-partner Julie O’Dell, following her lawsuit against the firm over allegations of bias, retaliation, and compensation clawback. The motion was filed on June 5 and pertains to a significant six-figure amount that the firm claims O’Dell owes. As detailed by Lewis Brisbois’ general…

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Leveraging U.S. Discovery Statute to Navigate Global Biologics Patent Disputes

Pieter Gunst04 mins

The rapid growth of biologic therapeutics—a class of medicines produced in living cells and then purified—has led to a significant rise in multi-jurisdictional patent disputes. With billions of dollars in sales at stake, innovators and biosimilar manufacturers are protecting their products through diverse global patent portfolios spanning various subject matters, from structure and formulation to…

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Federal Judge Pauses Arigna Technology’s $100 Million Patent Settlement Dispute for Arbitration

Pieter Gunst02 mins

The ongoing legal battle between Arigna Technology Ltd. and Longford Capital Fund III LP over a substantial $100 million settlement from a patent-enforcement campaign has reached a pivotal juncture. Earlier this week, a federal judge put the case on hold to allow for arbitration, in accordance with a provision in Arigna’s agreement with its law…

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Amir Ghaffari Joins Alston & Bird as Partner, Strengthening London’s International Arbitration Team

Pieter Gunst01 mins

Amir Ghaffari has been appointed as a partner at Alston & Bird, joining the firm’s international arbitration and dispute resolution team in London. As announced on Monday, Ghaffari will bring his extensive experience in counseling multinational corporations, state-owned entities, financial institutions, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals on complex international commercial and construction arbitration matters. Ghaffari’s client portfolio…

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Therium Faces ‘Wilful Negligence’ Allegations in Controversial Arbitration Case

Pieter Gunst01 mins

Litigation funder Therium, known for financing the postmasters’ successful litigation against the Post Office over the Horizon scandal, has been accused of ‘wilful negligence’ in a lawsuit concerning ‘rogue arbitration’. Details on the allegations are limited, but they suggest significant missteps by Therium during the arbitration process. Legal professionals invested in litigation funding and arbitration…

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Mayer Brown Reappoints Jon Van Gorp as Chair, Emphasizes Growth in High-Revenue Practice Areas

Pieter Gunst03 mins

Mayer Brown has reappointed Jon Van Gorp for another three-year term as chair, reinforcing its strategic focus on high-revenue practice areas. Van Gorp, who has led the nearly 1,900-lawyer firm since 2021, aims to continue enhancing the firm’s strengths in insurance, capital markets, and international arbitration. Under Van Gorp’s leadership, Mayer Brown has expanded geographically,…

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American Arbitration Association Bolsters Online Dispute Resolution with Acquisition of ODR.com and Resourceful Internet Solutions

Pieter Gunst03 mins

The ongoing digital transformation within the legal sector has seen a major development with the recent announcement by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) regarding its acquisition of ODR.com and its parent company, Resourceful Internet Solutions (RIS). This strategic move aims to strengthen the AAA’s offerings in online dispute resolution (ODR), marking a significant step toward…

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Federal Arbitration Act Preempts State Law on Arbitration Fee Deadlines, Appeals Court Rules

Pieter Gunst01 mins

In a notable decision, the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Five, determined that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts state legislation that mandates timely payment of arbitration bills by companies, or else risk transferring the claims back to court. This stance diverges from other rulings and may prompt further arbitration disputes. For more on…

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Attorney Criticizes “Hyperinflated” Arbitration Fees Following Missed Deposition Due to Solar Eclipse Viewing

Pieter Gunst01 mins

An attorney who was penalized for missing a client’s deposition in Florida while observing a solar eclipse in Arkansas has denounced the American Arbitration Association’s (AAA) associated fees as “hyperinflated.” In his defense, he referenced data from a well-known job-hunting website to substantiate his claims. For more details on this ongoing dispute, visit Law360’s comprehensive…

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Seth Kruglak Joins McGuireWoods as Partner, Enhancing New York Litigation Practice

Pieter Gunst01 mins

McGuireWoods has bolstered its litigation practice with the addition of Seth Kruglak as a partner in their New York office, as announced on Thursday. Kruglak, who previously served at Norton Rose Fulbright, is noted for his extensive experience representing corporate clients and individuals in high-stakes disputes and complex investigations. His clientele includes major corporations, financial…

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American Arbitration Association Acquires ODR.com Parent to Advance AI-Powered Dispute Resolution

Pieter Gunst01 mins

The American Arbitration Association (AAA) and its international division, the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), have announced their acquisition of Resourceful Internet Solutions Inc. (RIS), the parent company of online dispute resolution platform ODR.com. This strategic move is set to leverage AAA’s extensive resources to further develop advanced AI-powered alternative dispute resolution solutions. RIS,…

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American Arbitration Association Expands Online Dispute Resolution Capabilities with Acquisition of ODR.com and Mediate.com

Pieter Gunst03 mins

In a strategic acquisition aimed at enhancing its online dispute resolution (ODR) offerings, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) has taken over ODR.com, a pioneer in ODR systems, along with its parent company, Resourceful Internet Solutions Inc. (RIS). This acquisition also includes Mediate.com, Arbitrate.com, and Ombuds.org, which are all part of RIS’s portfolio. The immediate priority…

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Petronas Azerbaijan Seeks Court Order Against UK Funder in Complex Leasing Dispute

Pieter Gunst02 mins

A Malaysian state-owned energy company, Petronas Azerbaijan, has taken legal action against UK-based funder Therium Capital Management over alleged misconduct in an ongoing leasing dispute. On Tuesday, Petronas asked a federal court in Manhattan to compel Therium to produce subpoenaed financial documents and communications. Petronas intends to sue Therium and its lawyers in Spain, seeking…

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Supreme Court Decides Courts, Not Arbitrators, Should Rule on Dogecoin Arbitration Disputes

Pieter Gunst02 mins

In a decisive opinion delivered last Thursday, the Supreme Court clarified who has the authority to determine whether disputes relate to arbitration agreements, in the context of a Dogecoin sweepstakes offered by Coinbase. The case, Coinbase v. Suski, centered on conflicting documents concerning arbitration: Coinbase’s user agreement, which mandated arbitration, and the sweepstakes rules, which…

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Vulcan Materials Rejects Mexican Government’s Offer Amid Environmental and Legal Dispute

Pieter Gunst05 mins

The US construction giant Vulcan Materials has dismissed an offer from the Mexican government to acquire its quarrying site located in Quintana Roo, a coastal state in Mexico’s Caribbean region, according to local media reports. The company’s rejection marks a continuation of ongoing tensions between Vulcan Materials and the Mexican government over the environmental impact…

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Troubled Oro Negro Alleges Quinn Emanuel Misused $8M to Finance Litigation Against Bondholders

Pieter Gunst02 mins

In a recent court filing, troubled Singaporean drilling company Oro Negro alleges that law firm Quinn Emanuel has misused $8 million of its assets to finance litigation against Oro Negro’s bondholders. The allegation, contended on May 17th in a discovery request filing, essentially accuses Quinn Emanuel of utilizing the bondholders’ own funds to bring a…

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