Dispute Resolution

Stories and digests covering a variety of angles to ADR, whether on key issues of law or notable parties

Litigation Daily |Q&A

Litigators of the Week: Gibson Dunn's Estrada and Weigel Strike Gold in Venezuela Fight

Jenna Greene | August 17, 2018

Miguel Estrada and Robert Weigel's client wasn't the first company to have its assets seized by the government of Venezuela—but the Gibson Dunn duo was the first to come up with a viable way for them to collect what they're owed.
Daily Report Online |News

Ex-Butler Wooten Partner Cheeley Fights Arbitrator's Award to Old Firm

Greg Land | August 16, 2018

In a largely blacked-out petition, Robert Cheeley asked a Fulton judge to vacate an arbitration award in several fee disputes with his former firm, Butler Wooten & Peak.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Recently Retired Phila. Commerce Court Judge Heads to ADR

Max Mitchell | August 15, 2018

After nearly 25 years on the bench handling numerous high-profile cases and becoming a part of the court's leadership, McInerney is gearing up to take that expertise to JAMS where she will do private alternative dispute resolution.
Delaware Law Weekly |Case Digests

Chuang v. OD Expense LLC

August 15, 2018

Defendants unable to compel arbitration where agreement also included forum selection clause placing exclusive jurisdiction in Delaware courts, and where defendants were not party to or agents of a party to another agreement containing exclusive arbitration clause.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Arcadia Aviation PHF LLC v. Aero-Smith Inc.

August 14, 2018

Parties' Agreement Allowed for Arbitrator's Departure From Rules to Promote Fairness
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Ross v. Toll Bros. Inc.

August 14, 2018

A builder was not entitled to an order compelling arbitration where property owners were not the original purchasers and were not bound by the terms of the limited warranty. The court also rejected the builder's third-party beneficiary and equitable estoppel arguments.
Texas Lawyer |News

Houston Lawyers Say #MeToo Public Policy Shift Should Void Arbitration Pact

John Council | August 13, 2018

In what appears to be a novel move in Texas employment litigation, two Houston lawyers are seeking to keep a sexual harassment case out of arbitration by arguing that resolving the legal dispute in private violates public policy in the #MeToo era.
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

OEP Holdings v. Akhondi

August 13, 2018

Appellee was employed as an orientation instructor by appellant, a staff leasing company, and he signed an arbitration agreement agreeing that employment discrimination claims would be resolved through arbitration.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

A-2393-16T2

August 13, 2018

Summary Action to Vacate PIP Benefits Dispute Resolution Award Timely Where Filed Within 45 Days of Internal Appeal
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Plump Eng'g Inc. v. Westshore Design Eng'rs PC

August 10, 2018

Engineering Firm's Substantive Claims for Non-Injunctive Relief Must Be Arbitrated
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Plump Eng'g Inc. v. Westshore Design Eng'rs PC

August 10, 2018

Engineering Firm's Substantive Claims for Non-Injunctive Relief Must Be Arbitrated
The Legal Intelligencer |News

3rd Circuit Won't Let JPMorgan Avoid FINRA Arbitration Based on Forum Selection Clause

Charles Toutant | August 09, 2018

The Third Circuit has ruled that JPMorgan & Co. can't use a forum selection clause to avoid its obligation as a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority to arbitrate all claims brought against it by a client.
International |News

CMS Affiliate Adds 7-Lawyer Insurance Team in Hong Kong

John Kang | August 09, 2018

Disputes lawyers Andrew Horton and Steven Wise have joined Shirley Lau & Co, which entered into an association with CMS in May.
The Recorder |News

Whistleblower Plaintiff Loses Bid to Toss Arbitration Award Based on Defense Lawyer Joining JAMS

Ross Todd | August 08, 2018

A federal judge in Oakland has turned back a whistleblower's request to toss an arbitration award that was based in part on the fact that the defendant's lead lawyer at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe joined JAMS while the case was pending.
Corporate Counsel |News

The American Arbitration Association Announces Alternative Fee Options

Caroline Spiezio | August 07, 2018

It looks as though AFAs aren't just for outside counsel anymore. They're now a part of the arbitration process for at least one major ADR provider.
International |News

Former Baker McKenzie Global Arbitration Chairman Joins Chambers in Singapore

John Kang | August 07, 2018

Chan Leng Sun joins Essex Court Chambers Duxton, which was set up last year and houses a handful of top lawyers, including former Singapore Attorney General V.K. Rajah.
New York Law Journal |

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Angela Turturro | August 06, 2018

In this Special Report: "Good Faith Negotiations at Mediation," "Fending Off Cyberattacks in International Arbitration," "Blurred Lines: Rethinking the Issue of Consent by Non-Signatories," "Corruption as a Defense in Investment Treaty Arbitration" and "Efficiency or Fairness? ADR May Be the 21st Century Equivalent to the Rise of Equity."
The Recorder |News

Court Tosses Seyfarth Shaw Arbitration Win for Chase Citing Repeat Player Problem

Ross Todd | August 03, 2018

A California appellate court tossed a defense win for JPMorgan Chase Bank finding the arbitrator in the case below failed to make required disclosures when she signed on to handle at least four separate arbitrations involving Chase's law firm, Seyfarth Shaw.
New York Law Journal |Analysis

Efficiency or Fairness? ADR May Be the 21st Century Equivalent to the Rise of Equity

Robert J. Rock | August 03, 2018

The move away from the courts is based on efficiency rather than fairness. The lack of efficiency combined with the high cost of going to court, contribute, in in large measure, to the nation's “disappearing” jury trials.
New York Law Journal |

Corruption as a Defense in Investment Treaty Arbitration

Alexander A. Yanos, Carlos Ramos-Mrosovsky, and Rajat Rana | August 03, 2018

The “corruption defense,” as currently developed in international investment law, presents a number of difficulties that international investors and practitioners should keep in mind when considering their rights under international investment treaties and similar instruments.
New York Law Journal |

Blurred Lines: Rethinking the Issue of Consent by Non-Signatories

Linda Gerstel | August 03, 2018

In recent years, U.S. courts have increasingly tended not only to enforce mandatory arbitration agreements, but also to compel arbitration even in instances where one of the parties did not sign an agreement to arbitrate. The title of Robin Thicke's 2013 megahit —“Blurred Lines”—provides an accurate description of what constitutes “consent” by a non-signatory in arbitration.
New York Law Journal |Best Practices

Good Faith Negotiations at Mediation

John P. DiBlasi | August 03, 2018

Many good faith negotiations can be sabotaged by parties using a variety of bad faith negotiation tactics, many of which are repeated all too often and can ultimately prevent a settlement. What are those tactics and what can be done to ameliorate the situation?
New York Law Journal |

Fending Off Cyberattacks in International Arbitration

Hagit M. Elul and Pavlos Petrovas | August 03, 2018

In an increasingly digital landscape, data security threats have become ubiquitous. Cyberattacks are becoming weapons of global economic warfare with cybercriminals increasingly targeting law firms in an attempt to access clients' secrets and other sensitive non-public information. International arbitration is not immune.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Pers. Serv. Ins. Co. v. Relievus

August 03, 2018

Plaintiff appealed from the dismissal of its summary action seeking to vacate a dispute resolution award and an appeal award of a dispute resolution panel that affirmed the DRP's decision.
The Recorder |Case Digests

Honeycutt v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

August 03, 2018

Arbitrator's nondisclosures of appointment offers received and accepted during arbitration mandated that arbitration award be vacated
International |News

Fangda Launches Investor-State Arbitration Practice in Hong Kong With CMS Hire

John Kang | August 02, 2018

Former CMS counsel Olga Boltenko joins the Chinese firm's Hong Kong office to launch an investor-state arbitration practice as China's Belt and Road Initiative gears up.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Bertram v. Proskauer Rose LLP

August 01, 2018

Denial of Rule 60(b)(1) Relief From June 29 Order Dismissing Case as Moot Is Explained
International |News

Singapore's Drew & Napier Nabs Disputes Partner From WongPartnership

John Kang | July 31, 2018

Disputes lawyer Jared Chen rejoins Drew & Napier, where he first practiced out of law school.
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Thanhauser v. Douglass Township

July 31, 2018

Trial court properly found that it lacked jurisdiction and dismissed retired officers' mandamus claims relating to their health insurance because the claims required interpretation of a term contained in the CBA and the matter fell within an arbitrator's exclusive jurisdiction. Affirmed.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Alderson v. DeVere USA Inc.

July 30, 2018

Claims Over Firm's Payment of Investigation, Litigation Defense Fees Must Be Arbitrated
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Hartford Federation of Teachers v. Howe

July 30, 2018

Arbitration Panel Must Clarify the Basis for its Rejection of Plaintiff's Claim
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Edible International, LLC v. Google, LLC

July 30, 2018

Lanham Act and Unfair Competition Claims Covered By "Broad" Arbitration Clause
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Guirguess v. Pub. Serv. Elec. and Gas Co.

July 30, 2018

Plaintiff appealed the order compelling arbitration.
New York Law Journal |

When Matrimonial Attorneys Become Divorce Mediators

Jordan Trager | July 27, 2018

Many matrimonial attorneys will take on divorce mediation cases and agree to act in the capacity of divorce mediator. Sometimes, the attorneys are trained and experienced in divorce mediation, whereas other times they are not. The results will vary based on the mediator's understanding of how divorce mediation should be conducted.
National Law Journal |News

Senator's SCOTUS Brief Challenges Wave of Pro-Arbitration Decisions

Erin Mulvaney | July 27, 2018

In his first friend-of-the-court brief as counsel of record, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, a Rhode Island Democrat, pressed for the right of independent contractors to litigate labor disputes in court in New Prime v. Oliveria.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Modifying an Arbitration Award Due to 'Evident Miscalculation'

Abraham J. Gafni | July 26, 2018

Miscalculation of an award by an arbitrator represents one of the few grounds warranting modification. But what evidence and what procedures are required by a court when reviewing a contention of arbitrator miscalculation?
The Recorder |Case Digests

Munro v. University of Southern California

July 26, 2018

ERISA claims not encompassed by employee arbitration agreement
The Recorder |Case Digests

Golden v. California Emergency Physicians Medical Group

July 26, 2018

Settlement agreement unlawfully barred physician from working for any facility contracting with his former employer
The Recorder |News

Judge Slams Fitbit and MoFo for Arbitration Gamesmanship

Ross Todd | July 25, 2018

Judge James Donato wrote that Fitbit's refusal to pay arbitration fees after routing a consumer case to arbitration "bolstered the perception that arbitration is where consumer lawsuits go to die."
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Boves v. Aaron's Inc.

July 25, 2018

Sexual Orientation Discrimination Claims Must Be Arbitrated Pursuant to Emailed Agreement
New York Law Journal |Expert Opinion

2nd Circ. Declines to Review Party-Appointed Arbitrator's Undisclosed Relationships

Martin Flumenbaum and Brad S. Karp | July 24, 2018

While neutrality is considered the touchstone of dispute resolution, it is not difficult for advocates to think there might be benefits to having judges with deep connections to the parties or their respective industries.
International |News

Reed Smith Takes Pinsents Middle East Chief in Triple Partner Hire

Rose Walker | July 24, 2018

The U.S. firm rebuilds its Middle East practice with a trio of hires following exits to Eversheds Sutherland.
Corporate Counsel |Commentary

What's Next for Employers, Post 'Epic Systems'?

Noah J. Hanft | July 24, 2018

In the absence of legislative certainty, and facing suspicion from the #MeToo movement and the “court of public opinion,” this is a unique opportunity for companies to consider utilizing flexible and creative approaches to address these issues in a way that favorably resonates with their stakeholders.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Torah v. Aryeh

July 24, 2018

The appeal arose out of two rounds of binding arbitration by two different rabbinical courts of a dispute over the right of first refusal to purchase adjoining property under Jewish law.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Chard v. Dep't of Corrections

July 24, 2018

Plaintiffs appealed the confirmation of the arbitrator's award.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Shah v. T&S Builders, LLC

July 24, 2018

Plaintiffs appealed from the trial court's dismissal of their complaint and order compelling the parties to proceed in arbitration.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary

Can a 'Unitary' Contract Compel Arbitration? Appellate Division's Answer Warrants Publication

Law Journal Editorial Board | July 23, 2018

The holding of Victory Entertainment Inc. v. Schibell is sufficiently noteworthy for publication. We welcome the “back to basics” approach.
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Ali v. Smith

July 23, 2018

Darlene Smith, the successor administrator and appellee, sued Shafqat Ali, the former independent executor for the estate and the appellant, alleging that Ali failed to reasonably handle the finances of the estate, converted assets of the estate, and used estate funds in violation of fiduciary duties.
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Judge Blocks AT&T's Bid to Enforce Arbitration Agreement

Charles Toutant | July 18, 2018

Ruling that taking no action on an employee arbitration clause is not the same as an affirmative opt-out, a federal judge in Newark has dismissed AT&T's suit seeking to compel arbitration of a discrimination claim lodged by an employee in the company's Union Township store.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

KT Corp. v. ABS Holdings Ltd.

July 17, 2018

Law Not Disregarded When Panel Refused Order's Application to Reverse Satellite's Sale
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

H2O Resources, LLC v. Oilfield Tracking Serv., LLC

July 17, 2018

Court ordered arbitration of plaintiff's claims of fraud and misappropriation of trade secrets, proprietary data and confidential information based on the arbitration clause in the parties' master services agreement because plaintiff did not overcome the presumption of arbitrability. Motion granted.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Stevens v. Cappadora

July 17, 2018

Plaintiffs appealed from the dismissal of their complaint and from the order compelling arbitration.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

446 Bellevue LLC v. Global Life Enters., LLC

July 16, 2018

Defendants appealed from the denial of their motion to compel arbitration.
New York Law Journal |Analysis

Second Circuit to Decide Validity of Arbitrator's Certification of Class Including Absent Members

Samuel Estreicher and Holly H. Weiss | July 13, 2018

Samuel Estreicher and Holly H. Weiss analyze 'Jock v. Sterling Jewelers,' a case pending in the Second Circuit, in this Arbitration column.
Connecticut Law Tribune |Expert Opinion

SCOTUS Supports Arbitration; But What About Congress?

Harry N. Mazadoorian | July 12, 2018

The November midterm elections might play an important part in future arbitration-related developments.
Delaware Law Weekly |Update

Judge Grants Preliminary Approval of $210M Settlement in Wilmington Trust Shareholder Suit

Tom McParland | July 11, 2018

A federal judge in Delaware has granted preliminary approval to a proposed $210 million settlement in a shareholder class action accusing Wilmington Trust of hiding hundreds of millions of dollars in bad loans from regulators and investors.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Allstate v. Global Liberty Ins. Co. of New York

July 11, 2018

Plaintiff appealed the denial of its motion to confirm an arbitrator's PIP subrogation award and dismissing the complaint.
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

City of Pittsburgh v. Fraternal Order of Police Fort Pitt Lodge No. 1

July 10, 2018

An Act 111 arbitrator who resolved a grievance between the City of Pittsburgh and the union representing the City's police personnel exceeded her authority when she fashioned a remedy for officers' loss of "pass days" while acknowledging that such a remedy did not exist in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's order.
Texas Lawyer |News

Litigator of the Week: Houston Lawyer Scores $622M Win Against Petrobras in Arbitration

John Council | July 06, 2018

Huge plaintiff awards are usually associated with jury verdicts in Texas. But sometimes they can come without one, as Houston litigator Karl Stern can attest after he recently convinced an arbitration panel to award $622 million against Brazil state-owned oil company Petrobras for breaking a contract with his client.
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Bloomfield Reaches $1.6M Settlement in Police Excessive Force Suit Based on Dashcam Video

Charles Toutant | July 06, 2018

A man who sued Bloomfield for false arrest after a violent traffic stop has accepted $1.6 million to settle his suit in federal court.
Litigation Daily |Commentary

Daily Dicta: Food Fight: Celebrity Chef Sues Ex-Partners

Jenna Greene | July 06, 2018

Celebrity vegan chef Chloe Coscarelli is in the midst of a nasty food fight with her former restaurant partners.
International |News

Top Hong Kong Court Says Lesbian Couple Should Receive Spousal Visa

Anna Zhang | July 05, 2018

Global law firms and banks said the ruling strengthens Hong Kong's ability to attract global talent, although same-sex marriage remains unrecognized in the jurisdiction.
The Recorder |Case Digests

Juarez v. Wash Depot Holdings, Inc.

July 05, 2018

Ambiguity in English and Spanish language versions of arbitration clause had to be construed against drafting party
The Recorder |Commentary

2 Ways to Mitigate the Upcoming Reduction to the Trial Court Assigned Judges Program

Ignazio J. Ruvolo | July 03, 2018

Subject to case-by-case exceptions, the current 33,000 annual service days provided across the state under the program that temporarily assigns retired judges and justices to cover vacancies will be cut by 50 percent.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary

'Epic Systems' is Based on Policy, Not Precedent

Law Journal Editorial Board | July 02, 2018

We suggest a different take on the case, one that does not bode well for even-handed decision making by an aggressive Supreme Court conservative majority.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Wang v. Precision Extrusion Inc.

July 02, 2018

Bulk of Woman's Claims Must Be Arbitrated Pursuant to Employment Agreement
Daily Business Review |News

Court Revives Malpractice Suit Against Broward Law Firm Over Arbitration Agreement

Raychel Lean | June 29, 2018

A Florida appellate court found the agreement "unenforceable" under Florida Bar rules.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

In the Matter of Michelle Widrick, Appellant; Michael Carpinelli, &c., et al., Respondents

June 29, 2018

Matter of Michelle Widrick
Daily Report Online |News

Lifetime Achievement Award: Steve Clay

Jonathan Ringel | June 28, 2018

The fact that parties engaged in disputes chose him to resolve their disputes in his capacity as an arbitrator is a testament to his perceived intellect and even temperament and his reputation for honesty and fairness.
Daily Report Online |News

On the Rise: Bethaney Embry Jones

Jonathan Ringel | June 28, 2018

I thought the road to success was to become a general counsel at a Fortune 500 company. But, then I realized I could open my own company and start as the CEO.
Daily Report Online |News

On the Rise: Katie Barton

Jonathan Ringel | June 28, 2018

My proudest career moment has been winning an arbitration that I was told was unwinnable.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Ramos v. Uber Tech. Inc.

June 28, 2018

Uber Fails to Show User Unequivocally Agreed to Arbitration When Registering for Services
Texas Lawyer |Commentary

Not So Fast! We Have Mandatory Arbitration

Larry Carbo and Kellen Scott | June 27, 2018

Courts routinely enforce arbitration agreements and order employees or former employees to pursue the relief they seek in an arbitral forum and, if appropriately drafted, on an individual basis rather than as part of a class.
New York Law Journal |Analysis

Evident Partiality and the Party-Appointed Arbitrator

John Fellas | June 27, 2018

In his International Arbitration column, John Fellas analyzes the Second Circuit's recent decision in 'Lloyds of London v. State of Florida.'
Texas Lawyer |News

Court Affirms Dismissal of Baylor Football Exec's Libel Claims vs. School, Counsel Over Sex Assault Scandal

John Council | June 27, 2018

Dallas' Fifth Court of Appeals has affirmed the dismissal of libel claims lodged against Baylor University and Pepper Hamilton in connection with…
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Trap Rock Indus., Inc. v. Teamsters Local 469 Pension Fund

June 27, 2018

The parties cross-moved for summary judgment on plaintiff's action to vacate and modify an arbitrator's award.
The Recorder |Case Digests

Williams v. Atria Las Posas

June 27, 2018

Integration clause applicable to prior agreements no bar to enforcement of subsequently executed arbitration agreement
The Recorder |News

Court Nixes Uber's Customer Arbitration Clause Because of App Design Flaws

Ross Todd | June 26, 2018

"If everything on the screen is written with conspicuous features, then nothing is conspicuous," wrote First Circuit Judge Juan Torruella of a link to Uber's user agreement in the app's sign-up pages.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Catlin Syndicate 2003 v. Traditional Air Conditioning Inc.

June 26, 2018

Pizzeria's Subrogated Insurer's Claims Against Construction Firm Must Be Arbitrated
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Can You Get Post-Arbitration Discovery to Show Arbitrator Bias?

Charles F. Forer | June 25, 2018

It was not the first time. Bob had lost arbitration cases before. But this one was different. Bob was sure the arbitrator had a longstanding relationship with Bob's adversary.
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Huckaba v. Ref-Chem

June 25, 2018

Huckaba sued Ref-Chem, her former employer.
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Mike Hall v. Deike

June 25, 2018

After a fatal automobile accident, representatives of the deceased's estate brought suit against the tire manufacturer, who designated appellant and affiliates as a responsible third party, Appellant filed a motion to compel arbitration based on an arbitration agreement executed in relation with the purchase of the vehicle and it later amended its motions to add a plea to the jurisdiction.
Corporate Counsel |Expert Opinion

Litigating 'Best Efforts' Considerations for Defining or Not Defining What Effort to Expect

Jeremy J. Gray | June 22, 2018

Unforeseen or uncontrollable events make the full extent of risk associated with development and commercialization unknowable.
Texas Lawyer |Commentary

Ex Parte Arbitration: An Idiosyncratic and Unfair Default Rule

Jason A. Rose | June 21, 2018

Public policy strongly favors requiring parties to arbitrate disputes that arise under a written contract with an arbitration clause. Arbitration is…
New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis

Enough With Arbitration Provisions: Litigators Hate Them and GCs Should Too

Edward S. Robson | June 21, 2018

This article examines four of the most common justifications for arbitration and suggests examination of the knee-jerk impulse to include arbitration provisions in commercial agreements.
National Law Journal |News

Judge Appoints Special Master in Flint Water Contamination Case

Amanda Bronstad | June 20, 2018

A federal judge in Michigan has refused to remove lead attorneys in the Flint water contamination case but plans to bring in a special master to review their fees and expenses.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Enough With Arbitration Provisions: Litigators Hate Them and GCs Should Too

Edward S. Robson | June 20, 2018

Arbitration provisions are a common feature of commercial transactions for businesses trying to alleviate the burdens of litigation. In-house and transactional attorneys routinely include arbitration provisions in all flavors of commercial agreements.
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Ortiz v. Saber Healthcare Group, LLC

June 19, 2018

The court denied a motion to transfer a case to arbitration where defendants had effectively chosen the judicial forum by withdrawing their preliminary objection regarding arbitration.
The Recorder |Case Digests

ASARCO LLC v. United Steel, Paper And Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial And Service Workers International Union

June 19, 2018

Party's participation in arbitration waived subsequent challenge to arbitrator's jurisdiction
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Colonial Health & Rehabilitation Center of Plainfield, LLC v. Village Manor Associates, LP

June 18, 2018

Court Denies Motion to Vacate Judgment Filed After Motion for Reassignment
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Sequeira v. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

June 18, 2018

Plaintiff appealed the dismissal of his complaint seeking to vacate an arbitration award for failure to effectuate process in a timely manner and denying reinstatement of the complaint for failure to demonstrate good cause.
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

NYO, LLC v. Ravenwood Properties, LLC

June 18, 2018

Member's Filing of Bankruptcy Petition Triggered Its Involuntary Withdrawal From Membership in LLCs
New Jersey Law Journal |

Court Remands Suit Claiming Leeds Firm Wrongly Steered Prudential Plaintiff to Arbitration

Charles Toutant | June 11, 2018

A New Jersey appeals court has ordered further proceedings for one plaintiff who claimed in a legal malpractice suit that the firm of Leeds, Morelli & Brown accepted bonuses for steering its clients into arbitration of an employment dispute with the Prudential Insurance Co.
The Recorder |News

New Study Finds Most Law Firms Mum on Mandatory Arbitration for Summer Associates

Meghan Tribe | June 11, 2018

At least five notable firms, including Cooley; Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear and Paul Hastings, will require their 2019 summer associate classes to agree to mandatory arbitration provisions, according to a new survey released Monday by students from the nation's top law schools. Nearly half of firms surveyed remained silent about whether they would ask their young talent to assent to such obligations.
Daily Report Online |News

Did You See the Georgia Federal Judge Portrayed in 'Hamilton'?

Jonathan Ringel | June 11, 2018

Nathaniel Pendleton was one of Georgia's first federal judges and attorneys general.
New York Law Journal |News

Brooklyn Judge Denies Uber's Bid to Arbitrate Disabled Rider's Case

Andrew Denney | June 07, 2018

In a ruling that advocates say could open Uber Technologies Inc. up to additional litigation over providing service to disabled people, a New York state court judge in Brooklyn found that the ride-sharing company's arbitration clause was too ambiguous to move a disabled woman's suit against the company into arbitration.
New York Law Journal |News

2nd Circuit Sets Bar for Vacating Awards Over Arbitrators' 'Evident Partiality'

Colby Hamilton | June 07, 2018

A party-appointed arbitrator's failure to disclose connections on its face isn't enough to disqualify an award, the panel found.
Corporate Counsel |Expert Opinion

Safeguarding Your Company: Obtaining Recovery for Antitrust Violations

Cindy Caranella Kelly and Sarah Gibbs Leivick | June 06, 2018

There are circumstances where litigation may not necessarily be the optimal strategy for obtaining appropriate redress and recovering damages caused by collusion.
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Supreme Court's 'Kindred' Ruling Can't Save Trampoline Park's Arb Clause

Charles Toutant | June 05, 2018

On Tuesday the Appellate Division upheld a decision to invalidate an arbitration clause at issue in "Defina v. Go Ahead and Jump 1," marking the second time a state appeals court has refused to enforce an arbitration agreement in the case.
Daily Business Review |News

Miami Surges as International Arbitration Hub, but NYC Undaunted

Dan Packel | June 05, 2018

The efforts of local boosters—and a concerted focus on Latin America—helped propel Miami to second place in a recent study of cities for arbitrating international disputes involving the Americas.
International |News

JunHe Recruits Insolvency Partner From King & Wood Mallesons

Anna Zhang | June 05, 2018

Yang Li advised on the $10 billion bankruptcy case of state-owned Dongbei Special Steel last year.
Daily Business Review |Commentary

The Ever Decreasing Jury Trial Rate: Why Is It on Life Support?

Scott Silverman | June 01, 2018

The jury trial is sacred in American jurisprudence. It is enshrined in our state and federal constitutions. It the reason courthouses have courtrooms and not just chambers.
New York Law Journal |Expert Opinion

High Court to Decide When a Contract Is Ambiguous on Question of Class Arbitration

Samuel Estreicher and Holly H. Weiss | May 31, 2018

On May 21, the Supreme Court handed down its highly anticipated decision in Epic Systems v. Lewis, 584 U.S. ___ (2018). The court, in a 5-4 decision, upheld arbitration agreements that waive employees' rights to bring class arbitration against their employers.
The Recorder |Expert Opinion

Arbitration After 'Epic Systems v. Lewis': Implications for California Employers

Mary-Christine Sungaila, Alex Stevens and Marco A. Pulido | May 30, 2018

The authors detail the impact of the high court's decision on FLSA claims and outline the decision's implications for the arbitrability of claims arising under California's Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act.
Litigation Daily |Profile

Litigator of the Week: For Paul Clement, Jumping into a SCOTUS Case at the Last Minute is “What We Do”

Tony Mauro | May 28, 2018

The former George W. Bush-era solicitor general prides himself and his appellate team at Kirkland & Ellis on being able to climb aboard fast-moving Supreme Court cases at the last minute.

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Johannesburg

The African Legal Awards set out to recognise exceptional achievement from within the legal community.
China Law & Practice Awards 2018

September 13, 2018
Beijing

Annual gathering of the top lawyers, law firms and in-house teams in China to celebrate their stellar achievements of the year.

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How Legal Financing Benefits the Bottom Line

Sponsored by: Burford Capital | March 05, 2018

[ON-DEMAND] Learn about financing structures and pricing and how it helps firms remain competitive.

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Litigation Finance: A Tool to Improve Client Service & Profitability

Sponsored by Burford Capital | December 07, 2017

[ON-DEMAND] Join this webcast to learn what’s driving the five-fold growth of litigation finance and how it can improve your firm’s profitability.

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Demystifying Automation, Analytics, and Predictive Coding in E-Discovery

Sponsored by RVM Enterprises Inc. | November 16, 2017

[ON-DEMAND] Join this webcast to receive an overview of the latest trends and uses for analytics in eDiscovery.

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District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States

Outstanding plaintiffs boutique litigation firm in DC seeks a junior level associate (1-3 years of experience). Will consider federal and st...
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IN-HOUSE/CORPORATE/BIOTECH

Boston, Massachusetts

Fully integrated global biotech company seeks 2nd-4th year corporate attorney for broad corporate and commercial role. Qualified candidate...
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O' TOOLE SCRIVO FERNANDEZ WEINER VAN LIEU, LLC

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