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5th Circuit Reminder: Forum Selection Clause Cannot Strip a Federal Court of Jurisdiction

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The 5th Circuit recently reversed a district court’s decision to remand a case before ruling on a pending motion to compel arbitration. This is because the remand motion did not challenge the district court’s jurisdiction;...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Fifth Circuit Affirms Party's Strategic Maneuver to Compel Arbitration From Federal Court Even When Forum Clause Required Remand

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In a notable clarification of removal and arbitration procedure, the Fifth Circuit in Odom Industries, Inc. v. Sipcam Agro Solutions, LLC, No. 24-60410 (5th Cir. June 4, 2025), held that a defendant may remove a case to...more

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First Circuit Vacates Order Compelling Arbitration Over Arbitrator Selection Clause

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The First Circuit vacated an order compelling arbitration after finding that the arbitrator selection clause was unconscionable. The court nevertheless remanded the case to the district court to determine if the selection...more

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