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The long-anticipated reforms to the UK’s arbitration framework officially came into force on August 1, modernising the Arbitration Act 1996 and reinforcing the UK’s status as a leading global hub for dispute resolution....more
The substantive reforms contained within the Arbitration Act 2025, which received Royal Assent on 24 February, will come into full force on 1 August 2025. The reforms will apply to all English-seated arbitrations commenced on...more
Dispute resolution clauses are independent agreements within a contract and often do not get the attention they deserve. When drafting a complex agreement, it may be difficult to shift gears and imagine the problems that may...more
In Aspen Technology, Inc. v. Wiederhold, 2025 BCCA 261 (Wiederhold), the British Columbia Court of Appeal enforced an arbitration/forum selection clause in an employee incentive plan, overturning a lower court decision and...more
In the second episode of Season 2 of our 'Across the Pond' podcast, Charles and Kwadwo are joined by colleague Gerard Moore, who leads the International Arbitration and Construction & Engineering practice in our Dubai office,...more
Velarde v. Monroe Operations, LLC, 111 Cal. App. 5th 1009 (2025) - The Court noted “[t]here was extensive evidence of procedural unconscionability, with an adhesive contract, buried in a stack of 31 documents to be signed...more
Host Tom Godar welcomes to the show Husch Blackwell partner Jon Anderson to help him lead a two-part conversation with Howard Bellman, a fixture in the world of dispute resolution for many decades who has helped to shape the...more
Many readers will be familiar with the Spanish renewables saga which centers on changes made by Spain to a renewable energy support scheme in 2007, which led to over 50 investment treaty arbitrations, including a number...more
Employers have long been scrutinized for perceived unequal bargaining power when it comes to enforcement of company-drafted arbitration agreements. Indeed, both the California legislature and the courts have aimed to protect...more
The Council of Ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) recently passed a resolution to strengthen the country’s arbitration and ADR framework (the “Resolution”), demonstrating a continued commitment to a range of...more
In its recent decision in Gerald Fazio Jr. v. Altice USA, the New Jersey Supreme Court continued its trend of enforcing strict contract formation requirements in consumer contract cases, serving as a counterbalance to the...more
Contractual limitations periods provide parties on both sides of an agreement certainty regarding the filing of a potential action. But many employers do not know that they may include such contractual limitations periods in...more
Public utilities, municipalities and other government or quasi-governmental entities are confronted with unique challenges when assessing risks related to dispute resolution. This includes considering how the cost of legal...more
This fifth installment of our series on employment arbitration delves into how an arbitration program can effectively eliminate multi-plaintiff, class, and collective actions brought by employees. The impact of eliminating...more
The Texas Legislature has refined the structure and jurisdiction of the Texas Business Court through amendments signed by Governor Abbott on June 21, 2025. The changes aim to broaden the court’s authority, streamline complex...more
In the UAE, disputes can be settled by two different methods. This method includes traditional court litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, such as arbitration and mediation. Each dispute resolution...more
In today’s increasingly complex legal landscape, finding efficient ways to resolve family disputes has become paramount. While traditional litigation remains an option, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods like...more
Motor vehicle purchase and finance transactions are rarely simple, even if they're routine from the perspective of the businesses involved. The typical motor vehicle retail installment transaction features the buyer, the...more
On June 1, 2025, Mexico implemented a sweeping Judicial Reform that changes the very foundation of how justice is administered in the country. Judges, magistrates, and justices are now chosen through popular elections—a major...more
This fourth installment of the 10 Compelling Reasons for Employment Arbitration discusses the advantages of conducting discovery pursuant to an arbitration agreement as opposed to under typical court rules. Because...more
On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 40 (HB 40), a piece of legislation that expands the Texas Business Court’s jurisdiction and streamlines procedures to expedite commercial disputes....more
This publication is issued by K&L Gates Straits Law LLC, a Singapore law firm with full Singapore law and representation capacity, and to whom any Singapore law queries should be addressed. K&L Gates Straits Law is the...more
The Swiss Arbitration Centre published the Supplemental Swiss Rules for Trust, Estate and Foundation Disputes (“TEF Rules”) on 22 May 2025. They come into effect on 1 July 2025, and apply to trust, estate and foundation...more
Managing litigation risk should be a priority for all employers. Mandatory employment arbitration programs create a framework of dispute resolution that helps give employers a measure of control and predictability over their...more