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International Arbitration
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April 04, 2025
11th Circ. Told Omitted Issues Void UBS Arbitration Award
A Puerto Rican man urged the Eleventh Circuit on Friday to vacate a roughly $6.5 million arbitration award given to UBS Financial Services Inc. stemming from a long-running account contract dispute, arguing he didn't receive a fair hearing and because key issues to be resolved weren't identified in the award.
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April 04, 2025
China Issues Tariffs, WTO Challenge To Hit Back At Trump
Chinese officials began honing their response to the Trump administration's expansive new tariffs on Friday, setting up retaliatory duties and announcing plans for a challenge at the World Trade Organization.
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April 03, 2025
International Disputes And Trade Lawyer Heads To Foley Hoag
A trade lawyer with experience in World Trade Organization dispute settlement and commercial mediation has joined Foley Hoag LLP's international litigation and arbitration practice in Paris as senior counsel, according to the law firm.
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April 03, 2025
Laos Can't Get $5M Award Enforced Against Businessman
A federal judge on Thursday shut down the government of Laos' bid to enforce some $5 million in arbitral awards against an entrepreneur who was not party to an underlying arbitration stemming from an ill-fated casino venture, saying the actual award debtors are the ones that should be targeted.
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April 03, 2025
Trump Makes First Use Of Mexico Labor Enforcement Tool
The Trump administration called on Mexico to investigate "credible" allegations of worker rights violations at a Mexico City auto parts plant Thursday, marking the Trump administration's first use of a labor-specific enforcement tool first implemented five years ago.
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April 03, 2025
Reed Smith Wants To Pull Out Of Eletson Ch. 11
An attorney from Reed Smith LLP asked a New York bankruptcy judge Thursday to let the firm withdraw its representation of one of two parties vying to control international shipping group Eletson Holdings, noting that opposing counsel has urged it for months to exit the case.
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April 02, 2025
Binance Can't Send All Investors' Claims To Arbitration
Crypto exchange Binance has suffered a setback in its bid to send a proposed class action filed by investors to arbitration in Singapore, after a New York federal judge partially denied the motion under an arbitration clause included in a 2019 unilateral update to its terms of use.
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April 02, 2025
Fla. Man Gets 70 Months For Sending Aircraft Parts To Russia
An Arizona federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a Florida resident to nearly six years in prison for illegally exporting controlled aviation technology to Russia, and ordered the forfeiture of the $4.6 million in proceeds he earned through the scheme.
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April 02, 2025
Venezuela Oil Co. Wins Reprieve In $85M Bond Fight
Bondholders owed some $85 million by Venezuela's state-owned oil company have been denied a quick win enforcing the debt after a New York federal judge ruled that he needed more information in order to determine whether U.S. sanctions made repaying the bonds impossible.
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April 02, 2025
3rd Circ. Says CVS Sex Bias Arbitration Fight Needs 2nd Look
The Third Circuit on Wednesday rejected a former CVS worker's argument that a 2022 federal law shielded her sex harassment case from mandatory arbitration, but it revived her suit to give the trial court a chance to explore whether the arbitration pact at issue was valid.
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April 01, 2025
High Court Probes Jurisdiction In Terrorism Victims' Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court during oral arguments Tuesday gave little indication of how it will rule in a case questioning the constitutionality of a 2019 law ending a jurisdictional hurdle for lawsuits stemming from terrorist attacks in Israel and the Palestinian territories.
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April 01, 2025
Pork Price-Fixing Fight Over Sales Data Swap Heads To Trial
A Minnesota federal court mostly denied Monday a slew of summary judgment motions from Tyson and other pork producers seeking wins in an antitrust suit alleging they conspired with data firm Agri Stats to fix pork prices and reduce supply, teeing up the high-stakes multidistrict litigation for a June trial.
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April 01, 2025
US Loses Bid To Stay $380M PetroSaudi Award Seizure Suit
A California federal judge has denied the U.S. government's motion to pause its yearslong suit to seize part of a $380 million arbitral award to a PetroSaudi unit while somewhat related criminal proceedings in Switzerland play out.
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April 01, 2025
NC Judge Affirms $68M Arbitration Award For Volvo
A North Carolina judge affirmed a $68 million arbitration award Tuesday in Volvo Group North America LLC's favor over a Mexican auto parts manufacturer it accused of supplying the company with defective input shafts, an award that Volvo's counsel said is possibly the largest in the Tar Heel State court history.
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March 31, 2025
Driver Says Parking Garage Privacy Suit Can't Be Arbitrated
The lead plaintiff in a proposed class action claiming a nationwide operator of parking garages violates privacy laws with its use of video analytics to enforce phony parking fees is fighting the company's bid in Colorado federal court to force the dispute into arbitration.
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March 31, 2025
Estonia Fends Off $206M Claim From Port Investor
An international tribunal has dismissed a Florida commodities trader's claim seeking $206 million from Estonia, in which it accused the country of wrongfully initiating civil and criminal proceedings stemming from the company's investment in a port near the Estonian capital, Tallinn.
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March 31, 2025
Costa Rica Dodges Bankrupt Telecom Co.'s $25M Claim
A bankrupt telecommunications company owner's $25 million arbitration against Costa Rica has been discontinued after the owner failed to show he could deposit and maintain a surety bond to secure the costs of the proceedings, according to the country's counsel.
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March 28, 2025
Singapore Court Chides Indian Hotel Owner In Hilton Feud
A Singapore appellate court on Friday refused to set aside arbitral awards favoring certain Hilton entities in a dispute over a management deal with the owner of a luxury Indian hotel, in an opinion that cautions litigants against launching unmeritorious "backdoor" appeals challenging arbitral awards.
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March 28, 2025
Expedia Can't Get Early Win In Cuban Property Suit
A Miami federal judge kept alive a suit from a man claiming ownership of an island off the coast of Cuba that was seized by the Communist government and allegedly trafficked by Expedia Group Inc. through hotel reservations.
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March 28, 2025
$135M Inheritance Suit Axed Over Lack Of Jurisdiction
A Miami federal judge has dismissed a $135 million inheritance dispute between two sons of a Panamanian bank founder, ruling that the case lacks sufficient ties to Florida.
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March 28, 2025
3rd Circ. Preview: April Arguments Feature Class Action Rows
The Third Circuit's April argument lineup springs into action with securities litigation brought by Walmart investors claiming they were misled about the government's opioid investigation into the company, and a bid to upend an attorney fee award stemming from the settlement of data breach litigation against convenience store chain Wawa.
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March 28, 2025
PE Firm Peppertree Wins $354M Award In Telecom Deal Row
An international arbitration panel has awarded $354 million to affiliates of private equity firm Peppertree Capital Management Inc. against the majority shareholders of a Latin American telecommunications tower operator, in a dispute stemming from an attempted sale of the company.
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March 27, 2025
Royal Caribbean Seeks Arbitration In Hidden Camera Lawsuit
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is pressing a Florida federal court to force an Iowa family to arbitrate their damages claim after a now-former employee secretly placed a hidden camera in their underage daughter's cabin, saying there was no physical injury that would exempt the claim from an underlying arbitration clause.
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March 27, 2025
Judge Confirms $27M Award Against Electric Car Company
A New York federal judge confirmed a $27 million arbitral award for a multinational investment group alleging that an electric vehicle company it intended to invest in had not disclosed a proposed reverse merger with a mobile payment company.
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March 27, 2025
IBA Arbitration Committee Co-Chair Joins ArbBoutique
ArbBoutique has added a chartered arbitrator and Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution-accredited mediator as a partner, the arbitration-specialized firm announced Wednesday.
Expert Analysis
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Rethinking Litigation Risk And What It Really Means To Win
Attorneys have a tendency to overestimate litigation risk before summary judgment and underestimate risk after it, but an eight-stage litigation framework can clarify risk at different points and help litigators reassess what true success looks like in any particular case, says Joshua Libling at Arcadia Finance.
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Mass Arbitration Procedures After Faulty Live Nation Ruling
Despite the Ninth Circuit's flawed reasoning in Heckman v. Live Nation, the exceptional allegations of collusive conduct shouldn't be read to restrict arbitration providers that have adopted good faith procedures to ensure that consumer mass arbitrations can be efficiently resolved on the merits, says Collin Vierra at Eimer Stahl.
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Issues To Watch In 2025's ERISA Litigation Landscape
Whether 2024’s uptick in new Employee Retirement Income Security Act cases will continue this year will likely depend on federal courts’ resolution of several issues, including those related to excessive fees, defined contribution plan forfeitures, and pleading standards for ERISA-prohibited transaction claims, say attorneys at Groom Law.
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How DOGE's Bite Can Live Up To Its Bark
All signs suggest that the Department of Government Efficiency will be an important part of the new Trump administration, with ample tools at its disposal to effectuate change, particularly with an attentive Republican-controlled Congress, say attorneys at K&L Gates.
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Series
Playing Rugby Makes Me A Better Lawyer
My experience playing rugby, including a near-fatal accident, has influenced my legal practice on a professional, organizational and personal level by showing me the importance of maintaining empathy, fostering team empowerment and embracing the art of preparation, says James Gillenwater at Greenberg Traurig.
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Decoding Arbitral Disputes: UK Awards Versus EU Judgments
The Court of Appeal of England and Wales' recent refusal to enforce a €855 million Spanish judgment inconsistent with earlier binding arbitral awards in England provides crucial guidance for practitioners navigating the complexities of cross-border disputes involving arbitration agreements and sovereign states, says Josep Galvez at 4-5 Gray's Inn.
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Opinion
No, Litigation Funders Are Not 'Fleeing' The District Of Del.
A recent study claimed that litigation funders have “fled” Delaware federal court due to a standing order requiring disclosure of third-party financing, but responsible funders have no problem litigating in this jurisdiction, and many other factors could explain the decline in filings, say Will Freeman and Sarah Tsou at Omni Bridgeway.
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5 E-Discovery Predictions For 2025 And Beyond
In the year to come, e-discovery will be shaped by new and emerging trends, from the adoption of artificial intelligence provisions in protective orders, to the proliferation of emojis as a source of evidence in contemporary litigation, say attorneys at Littler.
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UBS Ruling Shows SDNY's Pro-Award Confirmation Stance
A New York federal court's recent ruling upholding an arbitration award in Lakah v. UBS, a long-running dispute over a bond debt default, serves as a reminder that New York courts carry a strong presumption toward binding parties to arbitration agreements and enforcing arbitral awards, say attorneys at Mayer Brown.
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7 Ways 2nd Trump Administration May Affect Partner Hiring
President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House will likely have a number of downstream effects on partner hiring in the legal industry, from accelerated hiring timelines to increased vetting of prospective employees, say recruiters at Macrae.
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E-Discovery Quarterly: Rulings On Custodian Selection
Several recent rulings make clear that the proportionality of additional proposed custodians will depend on whether the custodians have unique relevant documents, and producing parties should consider whether information already in the record will show that they have relevant documents that otherwise might not be produced, say attorneys at Sidley.
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EU's AI Act May Lead To More M&A Arbitration
With the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act and its stiff penalties beginning to take effect, companies acquiring AI targets should pay close attention to the provisions in the dispute resolution clauses of their deal documents, say Nelson Goh at Pallas Partners and Benjamin Qiu at EKLJ.
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Series
Exercising On My Peloton Bike Makes Me A Better Lawyer
While I originally came to the Peloton bike for exercise, one cycling instructor’s teachings have come to serve as a road map for practicing law thoughtfully and mindfully, which has opened opportunities for growth and change in my career, says Andrea Kirshenbaum at Littler.
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Exploring Venue Strategy For Trump-Era Regulatory Litigation
Litigation will likely play a prominent role in shaping policy outcomes during the second Trump administration, and stakeholders have several tools at their disposal to steer regulatory litigation toward more favorable venues, say attorneys at Covington.
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Series
Playing Esports Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Competing in a global esports tournament at Wimbledon last year not only fulfilled my childhood dream, but also sharpened skills that are essential to my day job, including strategic thinking, confidence and networking, says AJ Schuyler at Jackson Lewis.