International Arbitration

  • February 08, 2024

    Creditors Say Don't Reorder Priority Scheme In Citgo Auction

    Creditors of Venezuela that are favorably positioned to recoup billions of dollars they're collectively owed in an upcoming auction for control of U.S. oil giant Citgo urged a Delaware federal judge on Wednesday not to grant a hedge fund's request for a "more equitable" distribution of the proceeds.

  • February 08, 2024

    Atty In 'The Saudi Sun' Case Seeks Jury Trial Over Sanctions

    A Seattle attorney accused of creating a fake newspaper called The Saudi Sun and filing it as a court exhibit is pushing back against a $268,000 sanction order, arguing to the Ninth Circuit that he should have a jury trial first.

  • February 08, 2024

    Apt. Owners Can't Avoid Arbitrating Ida Damage, Insurers Say

    Seven New Orleans-area property owners must submit their Hurricane Ida damage claims to arbitration proceedings regardless of whether one of two foreign conventions applies to the case over the other, a group of 10 insurers told a Louisiana federal court.

  • February 08, 2024

    EU Says It's Not Debating Sanctions For Broadcaster Carlson

    The European Union is not currently discussing any sanctions against U.S. broadcaster Tucker Carlson for what the EU considers is the spreading of Russian propaganda, although each EU country may at any time propose possible media candidates for blacklisting, the European Commission said Thursday.

  • February 07, 2024

    Longford Argues Patent Settlement Row Must Be Arbitrated

    Litigation funder Longford Capital has asked a Delaware federal court to send its dispute over a settlement with Arigna Technology Ltd. to arbitration, saying the arbitration agreement between the two parties is valid despite the Irish patent holding company's claims otherwise.

  • February 07, 2024

    Forbes Distributor Says Mexican Court Order Must Stand

    A distributor of Forbes magazine in Latin America is urging a New York court to nix the media company's bid to overturn a Mexican court injunction barring it from terminating their deal while the companies arbitrate a renewal dispute, saying the request is improper.

  • February 07, 2024

    Fieldfisher Hires Arbitration Pro For New Amsterdam Practice

    Fieldfisher LLP has recruited a dispute resolution specialist from Pogust Goodhead to spearhead a new international arbitration practice it has launched in Amsterdam, as it continues to build out its disputes offering across Europe.

  • February 06, 2024

    9th Circ. Won't Review $1.3B India Award Fight

    The Ninth Circuit on Tuesday refused to revisit its decision overturning the enforcement of a $1.3 billion arbitral award issued to an Indian satellite communications company on jurisdictional grounds, despite a scathing dissent from several judges criticizing the appellate court's outlier position on the relevant issue.

  • February 07, 2024

    CORRECTED: 9th Circ. Nixes Mexican Movie Co.'s Award Challenge

    The Ninth Circuit has agreed with a lower court's enforcement of an arbitral award against a Mexican motion picture distributor in a case involving a California film production company's right to distribute in Latin America the movie "Ava" starring Jessica Chastain. Correction: A previous version of this article's headline has been corrected.

  • February 06, 2024

    2nd Circ. Won't Nix Award In Telecom Shareholder Fight

    The Second Circuit affirmed an arbitration award ordering the sale of a Latin American telecommunications tower after telling the contesting shareholders during oral argument it sounded like they had "buyer's remorse" about choosing arbitration.

  • February 06, 2024

    11th Circ. OKs Big Lots Widow's $9.6M Win Against Grandsons

    The two grandsons of the Big Lots founder's widow owe her estate $9.6 million for mismanaging her fortune, an Eleventh Circuit panel ruled Tuesday, refusing to overturn an arbitration tribunal award after finding that its chairperson had no conflict of interest and that a virtual final hearing was appropriate in the case.

  • February 06, 2024

    Wimbledon Champ's Doping Ban Appeal Starts Wednesday

    The doping ban appeal of Romanian professional tennis player Simona Halep will begin on Wednesday and is expected to wrap up by the end of the week, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said Tuesday.

  • February 05, 2024

    Sony Gets No Relief From Emergency Arbitrator In Nixed Deal

    The Singapore International Arbitration Center has denied Sony's bid for emergency relief to prevent Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. from initiating legal action to contest a decision by the Japanese company's Indian unit to terminate their $10 billion merger, Zee said.

  • February 05, 2024

    Justices Urged To Turn Away $392M Arbitrator Bias Suit

    An oil company has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to deny a petition asking it to overturn the Second Circuit standard for vacating arbitral awards over apparent arbitrator bias, arguing that any differences in the federal appeals courts over the evident partiality standard are "academic."

  • February 05, 2024

    US Backs Spain In $386M Solar Award Cases

    The Biden administration is urging the D.C. Circuit not to enforce some $386 million in arbitral awards issued to investors after Spain dialed back its renewable energy incentives, arguing that courts need not defer to arbitrators when deciding whether an arbitration agreement exists.

  • February 02, 2024

    Ukraine Suffers Setback In Russia Genocide Case

    The International Court of Justice on Friday tossed a significant portion of the case Ukraine filed against Russia following the events of February 2022 on jurisdictional grounds, saying it cannot decide whether Moscow's invasion violated a decades-old anti-genocide treaty.

  • February 02, 2024

    Hemp Co. Founder Says Court Should Uphold $1.7M Win

    A cannabis entrepreneur has urged a federal judge in Manhattan to reject Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc.'s "frivolous" bid to "re-litigate" an arbitration award of $1.7 million in attorney fees and expenses, saying the arbitrator didn't need to follow New York law.

  • February 02, 2024

    Judge Tosses Involuntary Releases In Amyris Ch. 11 Plan

    A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Friday struck down biotechnology company Amyris Inc.'s plan to shield executives and others from liability using nonconsensual releases as part of its Chapter 11 plan, finding that Amyris can reorganize without relying on the controversial mechanism.

  • February 02, 2024

    Off The Bench: NIL In Court, $3B Golf Deal, Angelos Sells O's

    In this week's Off The Bench, the NCAA's legal woes mount as two states lob antitrust claims against its name, image and likeness payment rules, the PGA Tour secures a $3 billion investment as talks with LIV Golf trudge on, and the Angelos family sells its stake in the Baltimore Orioles.

  • February 02, 2024

    Gazprom Subsidiary Told To Halt Claim Proceedings In Russia

    A London appeals court on Friday granted an anti-suit injunction against a Gazprom joint venture, putting a halt to its €450 million ($488 million) claim in the Russian courts against UniCredit Bank AG for allegedly refusing to pay out under seven bond contracts.

  • February 02, 2024

    Holiday Inn Owner, Insurers Settle Suit Over $11M Ida Award

    A New Orleans Holiday Inn owner asked a Louisiana federal court to permanently dismiss its suit against three insurers over an $11.4 million arbitration award and related bad faith claims after the parties reached a settlement in January.

  • February 02, 2024

    Cozen O'Connor Adds Rivero Mestre Business Litigator In NY

    Cozen O'Connor has hired a Rivero Mestre LLP international business litigator who focuses his practice on cross-border business disputes originating in Latin America to the firm's New York City-based commercial litigation group.

  • February 01, 2024

    175 Biz Groups Lobby WTO To Keep Block On Digital Duties

    The World Trade Organization should renew a decades-old suspension of tariffs on electronic commissions at its upcoming Ministerial Conference to ensure a future of innovation and resiliency, 175 business associations from around the world told the WTO in a statement.

  • February 01, 2024

    Oil Price Cap Coalition Outlines Top Evasion Tactics

    The countries behind the Russian oil price cap, or OPC, issued new guidance Thursday outlining the primary tactics used to evade the $60 per barrel limit, including the increasing use of byzantine corporate structures to hide prohibited transactions.

  • February 01, 2024

    Mexico Can't Confirm US Labor Claims At Fujikura Auto Plant

    Investigators from Mexico's Ministry of Labor and Ministry of Economy said Wednesday they can't verify U.S.-backed claims of labor rights violations and discrimination against former union organizers at an automotive plant in Piedras Negras, Coahuila.

Expert Analysis

  • Maximizing Law Firm Profitability In Uncertain Times

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    As threats of an economic downturn loom, firms can boost profits by embracing the power of bottom-line management and creating an ecosystem where strategic financial oversight and robust timekeeping practices meet evolved client relations, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.

  • 5th Circ. Ruling Reminds Attys That CBP Can Search Devices

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    The Fifth Circuit’s recent Malik v. Department of Homeland Security decision adds to the chorus of federal courts holding that border agents don’t need a warrant to search travelers’ electronic devices, so attorneys should consider certain special precautions to secure privileged information when reentering the U.S., says Jennifer Freel at Jackson Walker.

  • Avoiding The Ethical Pitfalls Of Crowdfunded Legal Fees

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    The crowdfunding of legal fees has become increasingly common, providing a new way for people to afford legal services, but attorneys who accept crowdsourced funds must remember several key ethical obligations to mitigate their risks, say Hilary Gerzhoy and Julienne Pasichow at HWG.

  • What Large Language Models Mean For Document Review

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    Courts often subject parties using technology assisted review to greater scrutiny than parties conducting linear, manual document review, so parties using large language models for document review should expect even more attention, along with a corresponding need for quality control and validation, say attorneys at Sidley.

  • UN Code Likely To Promote Good Arbitration Practices

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    The arbitrator code of conduct recently adopted by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law should help reinforce standards of good practice and improve public perception of investor-state dispute settlement, though its effectiveness may be limited by the code's voluntary nature, say attorneys at Jenner & Block.

  • Series

    Participating In Living History Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    My role as a baron in a living history group, and my work as volunteer corporate counsel for a book series fan association, has provided me several opportunities to practice in unexpected areas of law — opening doors to experiences that have nurtured invaluable personal and professional skills, says Matthew Parker at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

  • Opinion

    Private Equity Owners Can Remedy Law Firms' Agency Issues

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    Nonlawyer, private-equity ownership of law firms can benefit shareholders and others vulnerable to governance issues such as disparate interests, and can in turn help resolve agency problems, says Michael Di Gennaro at The Law Practice Exchange.

  • 6 Key Factors For Successful Cross-Border Dispute Mediation

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    The European landscape of cross-border disputes diverges markedly from the U.S. experience and presents unique challenges, including the amalgamation of diverse cultures and legal systems, but there are several practical steps that practitioners can take to effectively navigate the process, says Peter Kamminga at JAMS.

  • How To Protect Atty-Client Privilege While Using Generative AI

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    When using generative artificial intelligence tools, attorneys should consider several safeguards to avoid breaches or complications in attorney-client privilege, say Antonious Sadek and Christopher Campbell at DLA Piper.

  • How New Lawyers Can Leverage Feedback For Growth

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    Embracing constructive criticism as a tool for success can help new lawyers accelerate their professional growth and law firms build a culture of continuous improvement, says Katie Aldrich at Fringe Professional Development.

  • Twitter Legal Fees Suit Offers Crash Course In Billing Ethics

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    X Corp.'s suit alleging that Wachtell grossly inflated its fees in the final days of Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition provides a case study in how firms should protect their reputations by hewing to ethical billing practices and the high standards for professional conduct that govern attorney-client relationships, says Lourdes Fuentes at Karta Legal.

  • ABA's Money-Laundering Resolution Is A Balancing Act

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    While the American Bar Association’s recently passed resolution recognizes a lawyer's duty to discontinue representation that could facilitate money laundering and other fraudulent activity, it preserves, at least for now, the delicate balance of judicial, state-based regulation of the legal profession and the sanctity of the attorney-client relationship, say attorneys at Ballard Spahr.

  • Law Firm Professional Development Steps To Thrive In AI Era

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    As generative artificial intelligence tools rapidly evolve, professional development leaders are instrumental in preparing law firms for the paradigm shifts ahead, and should consider three strategies to help empower legal talent with the skills required to succeed in an increasingly complex technological landscape, say Steve Gluckman and Anusia Gillespie at SkillBurst Interactive.

  • The Basics Of Being A Knowledge Management Attorney

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    Michael Lehet at Ogletree Deakins discusses the role of knowledge management attorneys at law firms, the common tasks they perform and practical tips for lawyers who may be considering becoming one.

  • To Hire And Keep Top Talent, Think Beyond Compensation

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    Firms seeking to appeal to sophisticated clients and top-level partners should promote mentorship, ensure that attorneys from diverse backgrounds feel valued, and clarify policies about at-home work, says Patrick Moya at Quaero Group.

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