Life sciences globalization fuels new developments in international arbitration
ERISA is widely regarded as a remedial statute. As a result, employers who are pursued by multiemployer pension plans for withdrawal liability face an uphill battle when trying to recoup attorneys’ fees (often substantial)...more
On Thursday, June 12, 2025, a panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued two rulings construing parts of the No Surprises Act (NSA) to limit judicial review of arbitration awards issued under the...more
An arbitration award rendered pursuant to section 301 of the Labor Management Relations Act (LMRA) was overturned upon a finding that the award was “grossly excessive” and based on an “evident material miscalculation.” ...more
Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more
This morning, at the end of the Supreme Court’s Term before its summer recess, the Court granted certiorari in the following thirteen cases: Romag Fasteners, Inc. v. Fossil, Inc., No. 18-1233: Whether, under section 35 of...more