Healthcare providers face significant risk while offering essential services, owing not only to the sensitive nature of their job but also due to the clear potential for lawsuits. This susceptibility manifests particularly when caring for the emotional and physical well-being of individuals, with any flaws leading to potential lawsuits. Considering that providers extend these services…
Highly regarded law firm Loeb & Loeb LLP has recently requested that a New York federal court affirm an arbitration award exceeding $3.4 million against two previous clients. The claims arose from the said clients’ failure to pay the firm’s legal fees following successful representation in a series of critical intellectual property litigations. The financial…
In the complex and often unfathomable world of international corporate law, understanding the differences in the enforcement of arbitration awards and expert determinations can hold the key to a successful resolution of dispute. While on the surface they may present similarly, these two forms of adjudication differ in fundamental ways, as highlighted by a recent…
The Californian Governor Gavin Newsom has approved a measure geared towards halting arbitration delay strategies. Based on the newly enacted bill S.B. 365, companies and employers situated in California will no longer automatically receive stays on orders while they appeal a denial or dismissal of a motion to compel arbitration. The decision was delivered earlier…
In recent legal proceedings, the law firm Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz has reaffirmed its effort to steer a disagreement concerning X Corp., previously known as Twitter, into arbitration. The dispute revolves around an estimated $90 million retainer. The argument with X Corp., a social media company now owned by Elon Musk, concerns the firm’s…
The Department of Education recently initiated new rules aimed at bolstering transparency for programs such as those offered by law schools. The move, which intends to provide clearer insights into how much a Juris Doctor (JD) program will cost prospective students, is seen as a significant advantage. Especially for those wrestling with the decision of…
Saul Ewing, a high-profile law firm, has recently strengthened its Los Angeles arm by hiring two experienced employment litigators, Jessica E. Bradley and Kenneth M. Jones. The firm made this announcement on Wednesday. Bradley and Jones share a rich history of practicing as litigators and trial lawyers, specializing in employment disputes. Their array of professional…
Mariel Dimsey, secretary-general of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), has announced her decision to step down from her position, a role she assumed only 14 months ago. The announcement happens days before the Hong Kong Arbitration Week, which is scheduled to take place from the 16th to the 20th of this month. Dimsey,…
The ex-CEO of Therium Capital Management (USA) Inc, a notable player in third-party litigation financing, has launched a lawsuit against his former employer. The case, filed in Delaware’s Court of Chancery, revolves around a dispute regarding the advancement of legal fees and indemnification. This litigation arises in the wake of rising disputes in the realm…
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld the enforcement of a jury trial waiver in a significant franchise transfer agreement case. This case, Pizza Hut L.L.C. v. Pandya, was centered on Pizza Hut’s allegations of breach of contract and intellectual property claims against franchisee Jignesh Pandya and his entities. The enforcement of this jury…
In a significant decision that was handed down this month, the U.S. Supreme Court decided in favor of removing a major stumbling block that typically handicaps appeals related to arbitration. This decision came in the high-profile case, Coinbase Inc. v. Bielski. The ruling mandates that district court litigation on any matter must stay at the…
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to address a potentially impactful matter involving the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) that requires both state and federal courts to respect private arbitration agreements created between parties. These parties can range from employers to their employees. In numerous cases, employers leverage arbitration agreements to circumvent what is often…
In a recent noteworthy case, Munoz, v. Earthgrains Distribution, LLC, a federal court in California made a substantial decision, challenging the validity of arbitration clauses in contractual agreements. According to case details, the plaintiffs, members of a class of independent distributors of baked goods for Earthgrains and other bakeries, alleged that they were misclassified as…
The Law Commission of England has concluded its review of the English Arbitration Act 1996, a process it embarked upon in January 2022, according to the Commission’s final report available here. This conclusion signifies a significant development in the terrain of arbitration laws, heralding the onset of a potential reform of the existing legal framework….
The rapid rise of arbitration as a preferred method for dispute resolution especially within corporate settings, is hardly ignorable. Mandatory arbitration provisions are increasingly becoming a common sight in a variety of commercial contracts, particularly in consumer agreements. As indicated in a recent study in 2018, 81 out of America’s 100 largest companies incorporate binding…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently made significant revisions to its federal Arbitration Law. This is achieved through Federal Decree No. (15) of 2023, which has been in force since September 16, 2023. This modification emerges five years subsequent to the UAE’s introduction of the Federal Arbitration Law, initially instituted as Federal Law No….
In a significant interpretation of the law, English courts have recently conferred guidelines on staying court procedures in preference to arbitration. According to findings published on JD Supra, English courts hold sweeping authorities to enforce parties that agree to arbitrate to respect their agreement. This enforcement encompasses the power to allow a stay of proceedings…
Wrongful death cases pose a unique set of challenges when it comes to mediation. The stark reality is, unlike other cases, the individual at the heart of the mediation process is inexorably absent, their voice silenced forever. This glaring void reverberates throughout the case, affecting mediation tactics and interventions. The sheer anticipation of their absence…
In an era where digital communications have gained substantial prominence, instances of defamation on social media platforms have considerably escalated. One can experience defamation by having false statements published online that harm one’s professional reputation. It’s important for legal professionals to understand how to respond to such occurrences. This informative piece by JDSupra underscores the…
In a substantial legal development, a court affirmed the validity of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (FINRA) Six-Year Eligibility Rule in the Strickland v. Calton & Associates case. The sparkle of this confirmation is bound to ripple across the legal fraternities not just in the U.S., but globally. The undercurrent of this case, FINRA Case #22-02233…
In a notable legal development, the Nevada Supreme Court has reversed an earlier order that had denied a motion to compel arbitration. This reversal was prompted by reassessments towards the plaintiff’s claims which initially alleged that the contract in question was illegal – a stance that was not considered as a valid ground to deny…
The expansive landscape of construction law continues to be a dynamic focus of legal expertise, given its multifaceted nexus with an array of other legal realms such as commercial law, contract law, employment law, environmental law, personal injury claims, property law, and regulatory claims. The structure of the law in this field is broadly influenced…
Since the start of the war in Ukraine on 24 February 2022, a number of States and regional organizations, including the UK, the US, and the EU, have imposed extensive sanctions on Russia or significantly augmented pre-existing measures established following the 2014 annexation of Crimea. Cited from a detailed report by Hogan Lovells, these sanctions…
In a bid to maintain its status as a leading player in international arbitration, the UK Law Commission (“the Commission”) has released its final report, suggesting reforms for the Arbitration Act 1996 (“the Act”). You can find the detailed report here. The Commission’s recommendations are not aimed at a complete overhaul of the legislation but…
Rajat Rana endured a significant homecoming when transitioning his investment treaty arbitration practice from Alston & Bird to Selendy Gay Elsberg over the summer. His early legal endeavors were rooted in the New York office at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, many years prior to Selendy Gay’s founders discreetly departed Quinn to create their one-office…