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Fourth Circuit Clarifies Standards for Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards

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In Employers’ Innovative Network v. Bridgeport Benefits, No. 24-1350 (4th Cir. July 18, 2025), Employers contracted with Bridgeport, Capital Security, Inc., and a few other parties to obtain and administer employee health...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Federal Circuit lacks jurisdiction over award that doesn’t raise issue of patent law

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit determined that it lacked appellate jurisdiction over a district court judgment confirming an arbitration award stemming from a dispute over royalties paid under patent license...more

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If The Shoe Doesn’t Fit: Supreme Court Rejects “Minimum Contacts” For Personal Jurisdiction Under FSIA

The Supreme Court recently confirmed in a unanimous decision the requirements for personal jurisdiction over foreign states when parties seek to confirm international arbitration awards, but important questions remain. In...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Minimum Contacts for Personal Jurisdiction Over Foreign States Under Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act...

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On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously reversed a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision requiring a plaintiff seeking to confirm an arbitration award against a foreign state to prove minimum contacts with the...more

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Reinforcing the Regime: Key Updates to Arbitration in England and Wales

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The Arbitration Act 2025 (the “Act”) received Royal Assent on 24 February 2025. Its stated aim is to amend the Arbitration Act 1996, which governs arbitral claims seated in England and Wales. It marks a gentle evolution of...more

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The Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration Releases New Rules

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The Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA) has released its 2025 Arbitration Rules, introducing major updates to streamline proceedings, enhance transparency, and align with global best practices. This post...more

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Is Arbitration Right for Your Legal Needs? Key Considerations Before Choosing Arbitration Over Litigation

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Arbitration is often viewed as a faster, more cost-effective alternative to litigation, but is it the right choice for every dispute? Should you include an arbitration clause in every contract? While it can offer...more

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Hong Kong Court Makes Security for Costs Order Against Mainland Parties With No Assets in Hong Kong

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In Y and Another v GI and Another [2025] HKCFI 1317[1], the Hong Kong Court of First Instance (“Court”) allowed the defendant’s application for security for costs against the plaintiffs in respect of the plaintiffs’...more

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Specific performance in arbitration in the BVI: is there a binding award?

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In Global Mining and Gerald Metals ("Claimants") v China National Gold Group ("Respondents") BVIHCM 2023/0070, the Respondents were unsuccessful in their applications to set aside the BVI Court's order for registration and...more

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Important judgment on pre-conditions in arbitration clauses

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Many modern commercial contracts contain dispute resolution clauses which submit disputes to arbitration. It is common for parties to agree to a set of pre-conditions or escalation mechanisms which have to be complied with...more

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Court of Appeal: London-Seated Arbitration Cannot Circumvent Mandatory Arbitration Act Requirements

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Decision confirms parties’ statutory right to challenge awards under s.67 and s.68. The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court decision which granted a stay of an application challenging an award pending the...more

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