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Second Circuit Rules Courts Cannot Compel Employers to Pay Arbitration Fees Under the FAA

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An employer that withholds disputed arbitration fees in a pending arbitration has not “refused” to arbitrate within the meaning of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA); therefore, a court has no authority to compel the employer...more

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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

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BC Court of Appeal Affirms Arbitration and Choice-of-Law Provisions in Incentive Plan

The British Columbia Court of Appeal’s decision in Aspen Technology, Inc. v. Wiederhold, 2025 BCCA 261, provides significant guidance on the enforceability of arbitration clauses embedded in employment incentive plans. ...more

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Ontario Court of Appeal Finds Stepped Dispute Clause Does Not Bar Arbitration

In J.P. Thomson Architects Ltd. v. Greater Essex County District School Board (Thomson v. Essex School Board), the Court of Appeal for Ontario found that a “stepped” dispute resolution clause did not bar recourse to...more

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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 Latest Developments in the Arbitration Wars – Implausible Sexual Harassment Claims

Since its enactment, the federal Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act has resulted in plaintiffs’ lawyers tacking on increasingly implausible sexual harassment claims to unrelated...more

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Second Circuit Limits Jurisdiction to Review Challenges to Arbitration Awards

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently weighed in on the proper role of American federal courts in adjudicating the validity of arbitration awards made in foreign countries. In Molecular Dynamics,...more

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Analyzing SEPs: Strategies for Licensing Negotiations - The Licensing Journal

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Standard essential patents (SEPs) play a crucial role in ensuring that technical standards are accessible and implementable across industries. These patents, which are deemed essential to implement particular technical...more

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10 Compelling Reasons for Employment Arbitration: Eliminating Jury Trials

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This sixth installment of our series discusses the elimination of jury trials by way of employment arbitration agreements. In today’s complex legal landscape, employers are increasingly turning to arbitration agreements as a...more

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Watching Your Back: Protections for Physicians in MSO Transactions

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Management Services Organizations (MSOs) have established themselves as a commonplace structure in health care transactions, promising to streamline administrative functions in medical practices, such as billing, human...more

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Hohenshelt v. Superior Court Confirms California Arbitration Fee Law Survives FAA Preemption Challenge

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On August 11, the California Supreme Court issued a significant decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court addressing the interplay between the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) and California’s statutory requirements for timely...more

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Shell v Venture Global: Commissioning a Dispute

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It has recently been announced that an arbitral tribunal has found in favour of Venture Global, Inc. in its dispute against Shell concerning whether the ’start date’ of a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and...more

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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

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That’s What I Said, Not What I Meant

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It is estimated that over 80 percent of tax cases settle before a hearing is held. While this is generally a positive result for both taxpayers and Departments of Revenue, sometimes the fine print is overlooked—especially...more

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NFL’s Arbitration Agreement Fumbles, Allowing Coach to Pursue Discrimination Claims in Court: Employment Law Lessons for Employers

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The National Football League (NFL) is in the spotlight this season, not because of any certain game on the field, but for a legal battle off it. Last week, the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed that a NFL coach...more

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What Every In-House Counsel Should Know About Negotiating ERP Implementation Contracts: A Litigator's Perspective

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Business is built on the back of technology. As business organizations become more sophisticated in their operations, so too do their information technology systems. To match the growing scope and complexity of business...more

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California Supreme Court Tackles Federal Preemption Issues in Employment and Consumer Arbitrations

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On August 11, 2025, the California Supreme Court issued a decision in the matter of Dana Hohenshelt v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles, ruling that the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) does not preempt the California...more

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California Supreme Court Rules FAA Does Not Preempt Arbitration Fee Deadline, Rejects Strict Penalties

On August 11, 2025, the Supreme Court of California ruled that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) does not preempt a state statute requiring employers to timely pay arbitration fees or forfeit the right to arbitration. The...more

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California employers gain relief in arbitration fee deadline ruling

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In a highly anticipated decision, the California Supreme Court in Dana Hohenshelt v. Golden State Foods Corp. relieves some pressure for employers, holding that late payment of arbitration fees does not result in an automatic...more

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CA Supreme Court: Federal Arbitration Act Does Not Preempt State Law on Timely Arbitration Fee Payment

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The California Supreme Court recently held in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) does not preempt a California law that penalizes businesses that have consumer and employee arbitration...more

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From Rigid to Reasonable: Supreme Court Clarifies Arbitration Fee Payment Rules in California

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The California Supreme Court’s decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court marks an important moment for arbitration in California, particularly in the context of consumer disputes, employment disputes, and mass arbitrations....more

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The FAA Does Not Preempt the CAA’s Timely Pay Provisions

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The California Supreme Court ruled that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) does not preempt the California Arbitration Act (CAA) provisions that require the drafter of the arbitration agreement to pay all arbitration invoices...more

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California Supreme Court Clarifies Arbitration Waiver Rule: Not as Draconian as It Seems

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The use of arbitration clauses in employment and consumer-related contracts is ubiquitous. California law requires companies facing employment and consumer claims in arbitration to pay arbitration fees and costs within 30...more

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California Supreme Court Issues Decision Addressing Whether the FAA Preempts California's Rule Governing Late Payment of...

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The California Supreme Court issued its decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court, addressing whether the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts California's rule governing late payment of arbitration fees, Cal. Code Civ....more

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High Court Provides Welcome Clarity on English Jurisdiction Clause in 1992 ISDA Master Agreement

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INTRODUCTION - In its recent judgment in Dexia SA v Comune di Torino [2025] EWHC 1903 (Comm), the English High Court provided welcome clarity on the construction of the English jurisdiction clause in an English law 1992...more

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