Life sciences globalization fuels new developments in international arbitration
A recent federal court decision underscores a critical point for parties seeking to enforce foreign judgments in the U.S.: recognition of a foreign judgment does not require personal jurisdiction over the defendant....more
When parties plan to resolve disputes by arbitration, there are several key considerations regarding procedure. In the first of a multi-part series, we look at two key features to consider when drafting (and applying) your...more
With changes in global markets, the international arbitration landscape in Asia has notably shifted over the last few years. This article explores the impacts of volatility in today’s energy markets, related contractual...more
Cost and delay remain the two areas of greatest concern to parties in arbitration. A particular source of frustration is that it can sometimes take many months for arbitrators to deliberate and issue an award. As a result, we...more
In a recent English judgment, Vale SA and others v Steinmetz and others [2021] EWCA Civ 1987, which concerned the effect that an arbitral award had upon a proprietary claim against a non-party to the arbitration, the Court of...more
The recent case of CVLC Three Carrier Corp & Anor v Arab Maritime Petroleum Transport Company [2021] EWHC 551 (Comm) is a rare example of a successful challenge under section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (Act). Section 69...more
Welcome to Morrison & Foerster’s quarterly newsletter on dispute resolution. In this newsletter, we address recent developments in arbitrations, investigations, and commercial and intellectual property litigation that may...more
On 11 August 2020, the LCIA Court formally adopted its new arbitration rules (the "2020 Rules"). The 2020 Rules will come into force on 1 October 2020 and shall apply to any LCIA arbitration commenced from that date...more
In This Issue: - The 2014 LCIA Rules - Latham & Watkins Secures Arbitral Award and Judgment When Respondent Fails to Post Full Security for Enforcement Stay - Ukraine Crisis: A Recap of the Latest US and EU...more