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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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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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The UAE Confirms There Is No Requirement to Sign Every Page of the Arbitral Award

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Background - In May 2022, we reported that the Dubai Court of Cassation, in its judgment in Case No. 109/2022 (Civil), confirmed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) procedural law of arbitration, set forth in Federal Law No....more

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UK Arbitration Act 2025 to Enter Into Force on 1 August

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The substantive reforms contained within the Arbitration Act 2025, which received Royal Assent on 24 February, will come into full force on 1 August 2025. The reforms will apply to all English-seated arbitrations commenced on...more

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Guide to Arbitral Institutions and the Seat of Arbitration in London

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When parties plan to resolve disputes by arbitration, there are several key considerations regarding procedure. In the first of a multi-part series, we look at two key features to consider when drafting (and applying) your...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Arbitrating at Miles: Miles’ Arbitrators Weigh in on Trends and How to Prepare for Your Hearing

Over the past year, Miles Mediation & Arbitration has revamped and expanded its Arbitration Division to make arbitrations more convenient and cost-effective for the parties involved. Miles now has nearly four dozen...more

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UK Arbitration Act 2.0: Government Announces Targeted Reforms

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The Arbitration Bill’s changes clarify important aspects of English arbitral law, reinforcing London’s position as a leader in international arbitration. On 21 November 2023, the UK government unveiled its long-awaited plans...more

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Reform of the Arbitration Act 1996: Law Commission’s Final Report and Amendment Bill

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On 6 September 2023, the Law Commission of England & Wales published its final report on potential reforms to the English Arbitration Act 1996 (the “Act”). The report recommends making changes in six key areas, as well as a...more

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Singapore's New Approach to Determining Arbitrability

While it might seem to a commercial negotiator to be a point of pedantic detail in drafting an arbitration clause, the recent decision of Anupam Mittal v. Westbridge Ventures emphasises the importance for commercial parties...more

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Determining arbitrability of disputes in Singapore: the “composite” approach

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Traditionally, there has been a lack of clarity across jurisdictions over what law applies to determine whether a dispute is arbitrable. The Singapore Court of Appeal has now set out a novel "composite" approach, considering...more

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25 years of the Arbitration Act: Time for reform?

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2021 marks the 25th anniversary of the Arbitration Act 1996. Since it came into force, the Arbitration Act has been hailed for making London an attractive destination for international arbitration. However, as competing...more

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The ADGM Arbitration Guidelines: bridging the procedural divide between civil and common law arbitrations

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On 17 September 2019, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Arbitration Centre launched the ADGM Arbitration Guidelines. The ADGM Arbitration Guidelines have been developed to provide end-users of arbitration, practitioners, and...more

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