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UPC ADR: Arbitration, Mediation and Expert Determination

The Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) forms part of the Unified Patent Court (UPC). Its rules of operation are available here. It operates independently, but carries o...

The AI Arbitrator Is Here: Are You Ready? Is Your Lawyer?

It is often said that one of the main advantages of arbitration is that it is generally faster and less costly than litigation. But arbitration can still involve significant costs...

Arbitration – Securities claims sent to arbitration

The EDVA compels arbitration for securities claims by 18 foreign investors against business defendants, dismissing claims against Atlantic Union Bank. The post Arbitration – Securi...

Arbitration in the Fifth – March 2026

In March 2026, the Northern District of Texas considered the requirements for a “reasoned award” in LGC Global Inc. v. Eagle Contracting LLC. The Eastern District of Louisiana enfo...

The Value of Co-Mediation in Business and Human Rights Disputes

Mediation, ordinarily a voluntary dispute resolution process, is private, informal, confidential, and nonbinding. A mediator, as a professional neutral facilitator, assists disputi...

Words Matter- How to Draft Arbitration Agreements That Hold Up in Court [Video]

What employers should know about key developments this week: Arbitration Agreement Drafting Pitfalls: Vague or imprecise language regarding discovery, confidentiality, neutrality,...

General Reference to Arbitration Clause in Tender Documents: Insufficient for Contractual Incorporation

Background Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited, a State owned electricity distribution utility, floated a tender on 11 August 2021 for civil and interior wor...

No forum to deal with arbitrators' misdeeds: SC judge

Supreme Court Justice B.V. Nagarathna emphasized that arbitration and mediation are vital to a modern justice system, not just alternatives to court. She noted a gap in addressing...

Arbitration, proportionality and third-party costs

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Check the Arbitral Organization’s Rules Before Agreeing to Arbitrate

Whether to select arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism is an important decision when entering into a contract. Deciding whether an arbitration should be administered by an...

Delaware Supreme Court Finds Breach Claims Covered by ADR Provision in Merger Agreement

On February 13, 2026, in Fortis Advisors, LLC v. Stillfront Midco AB, the Delaware Supreme Court held that an alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) provision in a Merger Agreement...

Ninth Circuit Upholds District Court’s Refusal to Enforce Arbitration Agreement on the Basis of Rule 23(d)

The Ninth Circuit’s recent opinion in Avery v. TEKsystems, Inc. addressed whether an arbitration agreement introduced to putative class members during pending class litigation coul...

Court confirms arbitration award in reinsurance "follow the settlements" battle

An arbitrator's undisclosed expert testimony sparked a firestorm in this reinsurance clash

The Federal Court Sent Your Case to Arbitration. Does It Keep the Case for Post-Arbitration Proceedings?

A federal court sends your case to arbitration. But who later decides the fate of the arbitration award—the same federal judge or a new state court? The U.S. Supreme Court has now...

Don't Bet on Appeal: Challenging Final Arbitration Awards is an Uphill Battle

Attacking a final arbitration award in the United States is not an easy proposition, contrary to some popular beliefs. The grounds to challenge a final award are controlled and fol...

Ontario Court Removes Arbitrator for Delay: What Divorcing Couples Need to Know About Arbitration Pitfalls

Arbitration is often view...

Ninth Circuit Slams the Door on Free Rider Attacks on Arbitration Agreements

A party sues your company over a contractual dispute. The contract is one you use with other similar counterparties. The contract contains an arbitration clause requiring that any...

Alternatives to Litigation for Illinois Farmland Disputes

In Illinois, farmers and rural landowners may use mediation or arbitration to resolve farm-related disputes outside of court. These options can be especially useful in lease, bound...

[Video] Words Matter: How to Draft Arbitration Agreements That Hold Up in Court - Employment Law This Week®

What employers should know about key developments this week: • Arbitration Agreement Drafting Pitfalls: Vague or imprecise language regarding discovery, confidentiality, neutrali...

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Arbitration as the new forum for global FRAND disputes? What the UK Court of Appeal’s Nokia ruling means for SEP licenso...

The UK Court of Appeal's decision in Acer Inc and another v Nokia Technologies Oy; ASUSTek Computer Inc and another v Nokia Technologies Oy [2026] EWCA Civ 564, handed down on 12 M...

Supreme Court Says Federal Courts Retain Jurisdiction to Confirm Arbitration Awards

More employers are using mandatory arbitration agreements with employees in order to avoid delays and perceived biases with the traditional court system. The Federal Arbitration Ac...

The Scope of the Ending Forced Arbitration Act When it Comes to Related Claims

Before getting started on the blog entry for the week, last week, the Federal Bar Association blog posted my piece on the interactive process. It’s an unusual piece of writing in t...

How To Avoid Arbitration Pitfalls During Class Actions: Insights from Avery v. TEKsystems

On January 28, 2026, the Ninth Circuit issued its opinion in Avery v. TEKsystems, Inc., 165 F.4th 1219 (9th Cir. 2026), affirming the district court’s denial of an employer’s motio...