A former high-ranking lawyer for LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Inc. has sued the luxury brand conglomerate, alleging retaliation after she reported a case of sexual harassment. If the case is upheld, it may bypass the customary process of arbitration due to a federal law that the plaintiff assisted in passing. Ex-Vice President of Legal…
In a recent milestone for the legal profession, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and its international division, the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), unveiled the AAAi Lab. This web portal will serve as a hub of educational resources for arbitrators and legal professionals keen to understand the implications of AI on their field. The…
On November 29, the US Supreme Court heard an oral argument in SEC v. Jarkesy, a case of paramount importance to agency adjudication. The justices deliberated for nearly two and a half hours to clarify whether the US Constitution permits the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to impose civil penalties via its in-house adjudication system,…
Self-evaluation is a process that many law firms and corporation legal teams integrate into their routine. As challenging as they may seem, they are also an opportunity to reflect on past practices and identify areas of improvement. If done right, they can build a strong case for your career development within the firm or company….
The New Jersey Supreme Court is currently hearing an appeal challenging an arbitrator’s power to execute demotions under the Tenure Employees Hearing Law. The appeal was brought forward by a demoted assistant high school principal, Amada Sanjuan, from the Memorial High School in West New York. Sanjuan’s demotion originated from an incident where she allegedly…
In a recent decision, the New Jersey Appellate Division issued a ruling in favor of a defendant, reversing and remanding an Essex County Superior Court ruling that confirmed an arbitration award and denied a plaintiff’s request for a trial de novo. The case involved Sammerah Tutt, the plaintiff, who alleged that she had slipped and…
A recent conflict has emerged between New Jersey law firm, Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, and one of its former attorneys, Lisa A. Lehrer. The firm has escalated the matter to court, aiming to stave off a forthcoming lawsuit from Lehrer. The firm lodged a case against Lehrer on November 20 in the Bergen County Superior…
In a decision affirming a previous sanction order, the Third Circuit ruled that a senior litigator at Cooley LLP must undertake six hours of federal practice and procedure courses. The sanction was a consequence of the attorney’s submission of exhibits that fell beyond the distinct timeframe mandated in a court’s scheduling order. The attorney in…
Generative artificial intelligence technology is the key to making the arbitration process more efficient and less expensive, says Bridget McCormack, the group’s president and CEO of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The AAA is developing AI to expedite arbitration cases with tasks like clause building and reviewing, as well as creating scheduling orders, tasks that…
Linklaters, a multinational law firm, has recently appointed a Singapore-based partner as the head of its India operations. This move comes as various law firms are shifting their efforts to service India-related work from Singapore, given the vast potential in the world’s fifth-largest economy. Details of the appointment are available on Law.com’s International Edition. Legal…
In a recent development, the High Court of Singapore has rejected an appeal for the dismissal of a $57 million class action lawsuit against Terraform Labs and its co-founders. The defendants, Terraforms Labs Pte Ltd, Do Kwon, Nikolaos Platias, and Luna Foundation Guard Ltd, had attempted to move the case to a confidential arbitration procedure,…
Dentons Lee’s Chief Operating Officer, Lance Lee is set to move to Seoul-based law firm Lin, informed Hye Kyung Christy Lim, Lin’s New York-qualified foreign attorney, to Law.com International. In his new firm, Lee will lead the international arbitration and mediation team from December 7. Prior to his departure, Lee held positions as Dentons Lee’s…
A drawn-out battle is ongoing as 16 Democratic Attorney Generals (AGs) have made an unprecedented move by filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court. The case in question is Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries, here, the AGs are urging the Supreme Court to reverse a lower court’s ruling that has deemed truck drivers for…
In a decision that is sending ripples through the legal community, the Court of Appeal ruled that courts have the authority to order parties to engage in non-court-based dispute resolution processes. This was evident in the recent case of James Churchill v. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. This decision implies that courts can hold proceedings…
In a recent development, the Second Circuit has reversed a district court ruling, now stating that a website interface provided reasonable notice of an arbitration agreement and that a consumer agreed to said agreement through his transactional conduct. This ruling signifies a noteworthy shift in interpreting user agreements, especially those that arise during online transactions….
KL Partners, the South Korean joint venture firm of global international law firm Baker McKenzie, has recently made a pivotal hire to fortify its dispute resolution practice. The new addition to their team is David Kim, a seasoned international arbitration lawyer who formerly held the position of a senior foreign attorney at the Big Six…
In a world of rapid communication and digital signatures, it remains an entrenched legal principle that settlement agreements in mediation must be recorded in written form and duly signed to be enforceable. This has been stressed in the recent decision of the New Jersey Appellate Division in the case of Gold Tree Spa, Inc., PD…
In recent developments, the UK government has introduced the Arbitration Bill into the UK Parliament on 21st November 2023, which has also successfully undergone its first reading. This noteworthy event comes with the integration of all the Law Commission’s recommendations for reform of the English Arbitration Act 1996. As informed by Cooley LLP on JD…
In recent years, Japan has been strategically positioning itself as a hub for international arbitration. As reported by JDSupra, the country has been implementing key legislative changes since 2017 to strengthen its appeal in the arena of arbitration. Integral to these changes are amendments to the Arbitration Act of Japan. These modifications are anticipated to…
Within the U.S. federal courts, there is a noticeable ascendancy in class action lawsuits and arbitration claim filings under the Federal Wiretap Act and state-specific wiretap statutes. Originating in California under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”), this trend has recently started seeping into other states’ courtrooms which have similar wiretap laws, creating an…
In a recent development, Interactive Brokers LLC has attained a preliminary injunction against a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration, initiated by a set of non-signatories to an existing arbitration agreement. A report by JDSupra provides details on the matter. The legal action was filed in the Southern District of New York, with Interactive Brokers…
A legal case involving Alston & Bird LLP is currently on hold as presiding parties and the court consider potential arbitration. The dispute originated from a former administrative assistant at Alston & Bird LLP, who claims she was dismissed from her role due to her refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The subsequent fallout has…
In light of the recent updates to Italian arbitration law, numerous legal professionals and corporations worldwide are taking a closer look at how these modifications could potentially impact their operations, particularly those with vested interests in Italy. As part of Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan, the Italian Council of Ministers approved the Legislative Decree…
In an effort to solidify its position in the realm of international arbitration, the United Kingdom has unveiled plans to reform its existing Arbitration Act of 1996. This significant legislative development was revealed by King Charles III in his inaugural King’s Speech delivered in Parliament earlier this month. The proposed amendments to the law aim…
Panama’s Supreme Court has ruled that a 20-year concession for a Canadian copper mine is unconstitutional. The concession to run the Canadian Cobre Panamá copper mine was initially granted through Law 406 of October 20, 2023, to Minera Panama, a Panamanian subsidiary of Canadian First Quantum Minerals. However, the court ultimately found the law unconstitutional,…