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,…
The topic of arbitration, specifically in cases related to the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), is currently under scrutiny in legal professional circles. BIPA lawsuits are a common occurrence in Illinois and other jurisdictions, with companies often opting to enforce relevant arbitration clauses as their primary defensive strategy. (JD Supra) Arbitration provisions constitute significant parts…
The legal landscape for corporations and law firms alike is ever-evolving. Recent legislative changes in California stand as a testament to this, bringing about changes with immediate consequences for employment arbitration. In years past, the California Legislature has continually sought to weaken the role of employment arbitrations in the state. The pending Senate Bill 365…
The upcoming webinar, hosted by Ulmer & Berne LLP and set to take place on December 19th, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST, titled ‘FINRA: A Look Back at 2023 and What’s In Store for 2024’, promises to be a treasure trove of insights for professionals in the legal field. The discussion, led by Alan…
On December 14, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EST, a webinar will be held to clarify and explain the recent amendments made by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) regarding expunging customer dispute information. The webinar is hosted by seasoned law professional Michael J. Charlillo and is particularly noteworthy for legal professionals in corporate…
In the ever-evolving landscape of legal services, the recent tech challenges experienced by a UK-based IT service provider sent ripples across the sector. The unspecified cyber incident led to a significant outage, causing “ongoing widespread disruption” across the legal landscape. Reports suggest that up to 80 law firms were affected by the cyberattack, leaving them…
Recently, the Eastern District of Kentucky joined the growing list of courts expressing their standpoint on arbitration and class action waiver provisions in ERISA-governed defined contribution plans. This decision came about through the case of Merrow v. Horizon Bank. In its conclusion, the court ruled in favor of the enforceability of such a provision and…
In a push for transparency and clarity within the sphere of international law, the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands made a noteworthy decision on 20 November 2023. The ruling came under the case titled ‘In the matter of Re BPGIC Holdings Limited’. The main issue at hand was whether a winding up petition should…
In a notable development for the legal world, Dechert’s Paris-based international arbitration group is on the verge of an unprecedented move. The entire team appears ready to separate itself from the firm and set up an independent boutique offering, as suggested by individuals close to the matter. Upon examining Dechert’s online portal, it’s evident that…
Yulchon, a top-tier South Korean law firm, has undertaken a significant expansion of its dispute resolution practice with the recent hiring of Wook Jin Rha and Woo Young Choe, chief prosecutors from the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office. The two experienced prosecutors have joined Yulchon’s global white-collar crime and financial investigation teams, serving as Seoul-based…
In an intriguing development in Ohio, the Ninth District Court held in Snyder v. Old World Classics, LLC, 2023-Ohio-4019, that any motion to compel arbitration under Ohio Revised Code 2711.03 mandates an oral hearing. This is an opposing stance to decisions by the Fourth and Eighth District Courts of Ohio in Chrysler Fin. Servs. V….
Singapore’s Bayfront Law, partner of Japan’s largest law firm Nishimura & Asahi under the Singapore Formal Law Alliance (FLA), has recently added to their dispute resolution capacity with the appointment of Paras Lalwani, who previously served as a director at Big Four Singapore firm Drew & Napier. Lalwani has taken on the roles of a…
The UK Supreme Court recently held that Deliveroo riders were not entitled to form a union and collectively bargain with Deliveroo for better working conditions due to a lack of an employment relationship. This decision marks the zenith of a legal battle that has spanned several years. This matter started in 2017, with an original…
In a highly debated arena of California law, questions surrounding the ability of arbitrators to order third party discovery in the process of arbitration have emerged. More specifically, whether an arbitrator can issue a “third-party subpoena”. A recent piece by JAMS elucidates this concept by defining it as any subpoena issued during a proceeding to…
A legal dispute concerning Walgreens has taken a turn as reportedly, a federal judge has chastised lawyers for their seemingly unprofessional behavior. The situation unfolded after disagreements surfaced via email about a four-page brief’s filing and a court hearing’s rescheduling in a case involving Walgreen Co. and the law firm Crowell & Moring. The presiding…
In this ever-evolving digital era, the protection of intangible assets has solidified its place at the forefront of legal challenges. Of particular concern is the potential impact on Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms. Traditionally designed to handle disputes rooted in the physical realm, ADR’s efficacy in dealing with non-material assets is a subject of ongoing…
Recent decisions from the UK Supreme Court have brought to the fore the unerring complexities of arbitration clauses within international legal frameworks. One such case of note is the Republic of Mozambique (acting through its Attorney General) v Privinvest Shipbuilding SAL (Holding) and others [2023] UKSC 32. The case brought forth by Mozambique claimed that…
In a recent legal development, the case of Brayman v. KeyPoint Government Solutions was examined by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. The main decision point revolved around dispute resolution procedure – specifically, who should be deploying the decision-making power. Are such matters to be decided by an arbitrator or a judge…
In an important move, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance has upheld the decision of restraining the proceedings that were initially commenced in the Russian courts. This resolution was made while the final determination of a dispute, under the purview of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), is awaited. The dismissed application sought…
In a recent legal update, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay in an order that was compelling Samsung to pay approximately $4 million in arbitration fees which were linked to 35,000 individual arbitration demands. These demands form part of what has been termed as a “mass arbitration”. This development follows Samsung’s decision…
A recent development in a class-action lawsuit against CuriosityStream, throws a spotlight on issues concerning the validity of consumer agreements to online ‘Terms of Use’. The suit contended that CuriosityStream engaged in unauthorized disclosure of users’ personally identifiable information to Facebook, allegedly in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act and California state law. The…
When arbitrating, disputes often fall into one of four categories. They can arise when a signatory wishes to compel another signatory to arbitrate, a signatory is looking to compel a nonsignatory into arbitration, a nonsignatory is seeking to compel a signatory to arbitrate, or when one nonsignatory is trying to compel another nonsignatory to arbitrate….
Arbitration agreements, wielded widely by numerous employers, coerce the utilization of arbitration as an alternate means of dispute resolution. Rather than engaging with a court of law, parties to a claim can settle the discord privately. This information comes from Genova Burns LLC, a full-service law firm known for its comprehensive and personalized client services….
In a highly debated episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast, Professor David Sherwyn from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration weighed in on the controversial petition for rulemaking submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) by a collective of consumer advocate organizations in September 2023. The proposition under consideration opposes the use of…
Asia, a hub for rapid economic growth and development, has seen commensurate expansion of arbitration cases. A microcosm of this surge can be observed in Shanghai, one of the continent’s premier financial and commercial centers. As per a recent talk led by Ian Meredith of K&L Gates, with Dr. Mingchao Fan, the Executive Vice President…