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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

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Federal Court Confirms $112 Million Foreign Arbitral Award Against Ukraine, Finding No Arbitrator Impartiality

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Pao Tatneft filed suit in Washington, D.C., district court seeking to enforce a $112 million foreign arbitral award entered in its favor against the nation of Ukraine. Confirmation was sought pursuant to the Convention on the...more

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New York Federal Court Confirms Arbitration Award Where Plaintiff Offered No Grounds to Vacate, Modify, or Correct Award

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PB Life and Annuity Co. Ltd. brought this action seeking a declaratory judgment that a breach of contract dispute with Universal Life Insurance Co. was not subject to arbitration and must be litigated in federal or state...more

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Enforcing International Arbitration Awards: US Courts Achieve Prompt and Efficient Enforcement, With Safeguards

Recent U.S. court decisions demonstrate that international arbitration remains a widely used and potentially attractive method for resolving international business disputes, largely due to the relative ease of enforcing...more

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U.S. Court Confirms London-Based Arbitral Award Against Belize, Finding Allegedly Partial Arbitrator Did Not Violate U.S. Public...

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The D.C. Circuit recently upheld a district court order confirming a London-based arbitral award against the Belize government over objections that enforcement of that award would violate U.S. public policy regarding the...more

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SDNY Confirms Arbitration Award Under FAA And The New York Convention Despite Award Being Silent On Tax Liability

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An arbitration award required respondent to pay a series of royalty payments, audit costs and interest, but did not address either party’s tax obligations. Respondent made several payments to petitioner, but withheld 20% from...more

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