Considering the complex structure of commercial insurance programs—typically purchased in annual “towers” of insurance—risk managers and in-house counsel often do not pay sufficient attention to arbitration-related...more
Some courts had previously interpreted Section 3 of the Federal Arbitration Act to allow for either a stay of the action or dismissal.
Following the Supreme Court’s decision in Smith v. Spizzirri, once arbitration is...more
In a mixed decision for international investors, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) recently published a tribunal’s award finding that the Republic of Colombia breached its obligations...more