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Second Circuit Holds That the Federal Arbitration Act Does Not Authorize a Court To Compel a Party To Pay Arbitration Fees in an...

On September 2, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit held in Frazier v. X Corp., No. 24-1948, --- F.4th ----, 2025 WL 2502133 (2d Cir. Sept. 2, 2025), that a district court cannot intervene in an ongoing...more

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Georgia Supreme Court Affirms Arbitration Award, Holds Ex Parte Communications With Arbitrator Did Not Prejudice Affected Party

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In Docs of CT LLC v. Biotek Services LLC, the Supreme Court of Georgia considered an appeal brought by Docs of CT LLC, seeking to vacate an arbitration award on the grounds that “the arbitrator exhibited partiality and...more

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[PODCAST] Trial Tested: Douglas R. Young on His Legal Philosophy and the Qualities He Brings to ADR

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JAMS neutral Douglas R. Young recently appeared on “Trial Tested,” an award-winning podcast produced by the American College of Trial Lawyers and hosted by Renée Rothauge. The series highlights the stories, philosophies and...more

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[PODCAST] JAMS CEO Kim Taylor Joins Cup of Justice Podcast to Discuss Mediation and Arbitration

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Kimberly Taylor, CEO and President of JAMS, recently appeared on the Cup of Justice podcast, hosted by investigative journalist Mandy Matney and attorney Eric Bland. Known for its candid conversations and exploration of the...more

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When Arbitration Is Required, Should You Still Try Mediation First?

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In commercial and construction contracts, arbitration clauses are now the norm. They appear routinely—tucked into the fine print of everything from service agreements to bylaws to multimillion-dollar joint venture deals....more

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What’s in a Contract?

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The U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals recently reversed a Minnesota federal district court and vacated an arbitration award based upon the arbitrators “exceeding” their “authority.” Although this is a business arbitration,...more

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Claims Notes: August 2025

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Umpire Not Immune from Insurer’s Suit for Undisclosed Conflicts - A toilet supply line leak damaged Rike’s home. She submitted a claim to her property insurer and demanded an appraisal. Rike and the insurer selected their...more

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The Changes to the English Arbitration Regime: What Parties to International Construction Disputes Need to Know

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England, and in particular, London, is one of the leading international arbitration centers and is frequently selected as a seat of arbitration. Indeed, the 2025 International Arbitration Survey conducted by White & Case and...more

Conn Maciel Carey LLP

[Webinar] Labor Arbitration – Maximizing Your Chances for Success - August 21st, 10:00 am PT

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Labor arbitrations often seem like the proverbial “box of chocolates” – you never know what you’re going to get. While uncertainty abounds, there are numerous steps companies and counsel can take to assess, prepare, and...more

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UK Arbitration Act 2025 Comes Into Force: A Newish Era for Arbitration in England and Wales

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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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Determination on a Summary Basis: A New Weapon in the Arsenal Following the Arbitration Act 2025

On 1 August 2025, the remaining substantive provisions of the Arbitration Act 2025 (the “AA 2025”) entered into force. Plenty of ink has been spilt by both lawyers and academics summarising the changes under the AA 2025....more

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One Size Doesn't Fit All: Customizing Dispute Resolution for Commercial Contracts

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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

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The UK’s New Arbitration Act Comes Into Force

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The Arbitration Act 2025 comes into force on 1 August 2025.  The new Act is largely based on the recommendations made in the Law Commission’s Final Report, published following a public consultation seeking views on...more

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What Honeybees Have Taught Me About Dispute Resolution

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From stingers to settlements: Finding parallels between bees and the ADR process - Beekeeping is one of my hobbies when I’m not dedicating myself to dispute resolution. In my more than 10 years as a beekeeper, I’ve learned...more

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Arbitration Essentials: How to Initiate and Navigate an International Arbitration, Part 2: Hearings

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Rules and Procedures: Hearings - JAMS provides a comprehensive spectrum of conflict prevention and dispute resolution services to meet the unique needs of today’s global business environment. Those services include...more

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Yes, an Arbitrator Can Exceed Their Powers in the Eleventh Circuit

The reports of the death of Section 10 of the FAA may have been greatly exaggerated. Thursday, a majority of the Eleventh Circuit held in Nalco Co. LLC v. Bonday that an arbitration award was subject to vacatur under Section...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Navigating Family Disputes: The Power of Arbitration

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

Clark Hill PLC

10 Compelling Reasons for Employment Arbitration: Eliminating Excessive Discovery

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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

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Arbitration World: The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) (Part 1)

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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

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10 Compelling Reasons for Employment Arbitration: Part 2

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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

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Bridging the Legal Gap: Helping International Clients Navigate U.S. Law

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Cross-border legal disputes are a fixture of our global economy. As a result, companies headquartered outside of the United States often find themselves involved in U.S.-based litigation or arbitration. This experience is...more

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2025 International Arbitration Survey - Appendices

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The research for this study was conducted from September 2024 to March 2025 by the School of International Arbitration (SIA), QMUL. Dr. Thomas Lehmann was the White & Case Postdoctoral Research Associate at the SIA Centre for...more

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Arbitration and AI

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Use of AI is expected to grow significantly over the next five years, driven by the potential for efficiencies. Principal current uses of AI include factual and legal research, data analytics and document review. AI...more

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Efficiency And Effectiveness

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The behaviours that most negatively impact efficiency in arbitration include adversarial approaches by counsel (24%), lack of proactive case management by arbitrators (23%) and counsel over-lawyering (22%). Respondents called...more

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Experiences, Preferences And Enforcement

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An overwhelming majority (87%) of respondents continue to choose international arbitration to resolve cross-border disputes, either as a standalone mechanism (39%) or with Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) (48%). There has...more

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