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Do You Need to Rush to Mediate? Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies Interpretation of Multi-Step Dispute Resolution Clause

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Multi-step dispute resolution (MSDR) clauses introduce escalating stages of conflict resolution, which are aimed at promoting settlement prior to engaging in full scale litigation or arbitration. MSDR clauses typically...more

Cooley LLP

Tech Contracting: How to Draft and Act to Avoid Disputes

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PART 1 - Technology. Every business needs it. You either build it yourself or buy it from a third party. As litigators focussed on tech disputes for decades, we’ve seen the same problems with IT outsourcing leading to...more

Meyers Nave

Timely Payment of Arbitration Fees—If You Snooze, You Lose!

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Imagine this: You have worked with your attorney on crafting the perfect arbitration agreement. You have an issue that goes to arbitration and are in the middle of arbitrating when you get notified that the arbitration is...more

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The Legal Impact of Supply Chain Disruptions on Construction Projects

In today’s global economy, construction projects are more interconnected than ever. Materials, equipment, and skilled labor often come from a variety of domestic and international sources. When any link in this chain breaks...more

Phelps Dunbar

Courts Rule That NFL Arbitration Clause Lacks Enforceability

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Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution method where parties can pursue their claims in a forum other than court. It is often favored for its confidentiality, efficiency and ability to provide a specialized forum for...more

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AAA or Stay Away? Changes to the American Arbitration Association’s Employment Rules May Disadvantage Employers

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The American Arbitration Association (AAA) has updated its Employment Arbitration Rules, effective May 1, 2025. The changes may make AAA-administered arbitration less desirable for businesses....more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

[CLE Hybrid Event] Post-Transaction Disputes - September 25th, Houston, TX

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Chris Popov and Jamie Leader frequently advise private equity clients before, during, and after a major acquisition or divestiture regarding the issues that arise after a closing and lead to a material dispute. This...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

Legal Services in a Rapidly Changing World

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Are you searching for a reliable partner to provide legal services in a rapidly changing world? How will legal decisions impact other aspects of your company, including operations, accounting, existing business...more

BCLP

Getting the Settlement Agreement Right

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In this Insight, first published in PLC, Shy Jackson considers how settlement agreements, while intended to resolve disputes, can sometimes become the source of further conflict over their interpretation and performance. ...more

Mayer Brown

Dubai Courts to Provide Legal Services Through the Dubai Hub in London

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On 18 July 2025, Dubai Chambers launched the Dubai Hub in London. The Dubai Hub consolidates various legal and administrative services provided by multiple Dubai government entities under one international service centre....more

Roetzel & Andress

What’s in Your Operating Agreement? Legal Tips for Healthcare Providers

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This week on the HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler welcomes Roetzel shareholder Jonna Eimer to discuss the essential role of operating agreements in healthcare practices. Whether you're starting a new practice or reviewing...more

Kerr Russell

Is Your Supply Contract Built for Disruption? A Framework for Resilience

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What once seemed like temporary disruptions have become a persistent reality, challenging financial forecasts and threatening operational stability. Meticulous planning can be undone overnight by a single supplier’s inability...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Key Clauses in Construction Contracts: Practical Guidance for Project Success

As the legal and commercial landscape around construction projects continues to evolve, so must the contracts that govern these projects. In recent years, courts and contracting parties have emphasized how agreements allocate...more

Adams & Reese

Protecting Your Mission: A Veteran Business Owner’s Guide to Contracts

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Contracts are the bedrock of any successful relationship between business owners and their clients, vendors, and/or partners. They are legally binding agreements that clarify expectations, define responsibilities, and provide...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Limitation and Exclusion of Liability Clauses Under Quebec Law: Legal Guidance and Drafting Tips

The inclusion of limitation and exclusion of liability clauses in contracts entered into in Quebec requires an understanding of civil law and public order restrictions. Since the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) ruling in...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Clauses de règlement des différends dans les contrats d’infrastructure publique : point de vue de l’avocat plaidant

Les grands projets d’infrastructure publique font généralement intervenir plusieurs parties prenantes et nécessitent un ensemble complexe de contrats et de sous-contrats. Une approche réfléchie de la négociation et de la...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

The Dispute Resolution Clause in Public Infrastructure Contracting — A Litigator’s View

Large public infrastructure projects typically involve several stakeholders and a complex array of contracts and subcontracts. A thoughtful approach to the negotiation and drafting of contractual dispute resolution clauses...more

Freeman Law

Is it Really Over? Contract Provisions that Survive Termination and Why.

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Just like many relationships, not all parts of a contract become things of the past when they expire or terminate. One way to ensure that a contractual right or duty applies post-termination is to specify that will it...more

Felicello Law PC

Top 5 Pitfalls to Avoid in Arbitration Agreements

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Once you decide to arbitrate rather than litigate, the next crucial step is ensuring the arbitration agreement is well-drafted. While arbitration offers businesses a private, efficient, and flexible method for resolving...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, Part 2: Business Acquisition and Post-Closing Disputes

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There’s a tongue-in-cheek joke within the legal industry that transactional lawyers create the problems, and the litigators get paid to clean them up. It’s a cautionary reminder to transactional lawyers: if the dealmaking...more

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP

My Fashion (Legal) Odyssey: Part 6 How To Choose, Use (And Not Abuse) Your Lawyer

The selection of a professional by a lay person is often a dicey matter. Choosing a lawyer is no different. What qualities should you look for? What are the indicators of a lawyer to avoid? Don’t use your lawyer cousin Bernie...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Navigating New U.S. Tariffs: Questions to Consider

The current worldwide focus on tariffs, paired with reciprocal tariffs from various affected states, is likely to have significant impact on the costs of cross-border trade. Businesses focused on importing and exporting goods...more

Stoel Rives LLP

A Primer For Decoding Legal Jargon In Construction Contracts

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Construction is an industry with a long history that stretches back thousands of years. Over time, the industry developed its own specialized language. Indeed, the “Oxford Dictionary of Construction, Surveying and Civil...more

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Navigating US-Canada Tariff Tensions: Managing Risk in Construction Contracts

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Driven by growing housing needs, clean energy policies and a high volume of telecommunications transactions, demand for Canadian infrastructure projects have been rising. However, recently announced US tariffs on Canadian...more

A&O Shearman

Disputes 101 – How to get out of a contract or obligation

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Back to basics – Do you even have a contract? Generally, a contract will be formed when parties come to an agreement through offer/acceptance. This doesn’t typically create problems where there is a written agreement between...more

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