Some courts had previously interpreted Section 3 of the Federal Arbitration Act to allow for either a stay of the action or dismissal.
Following the Supreme Court’s decision in Smith v. Spizzirri, once arbitration is...more
In a mixed decision for international investors, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) recently published a tribunal’s award finding that the Republic of Colombia breached its obligations...more
On May 1, Texas began Phase I of its economic reopening, permitting certain businesses to begin operating again. Many states have since followed. As state governors look to continue to reopen with additional safety...more
Pillsbury continues to track the impact on construction projects of COVID-19-related orders and guidance in all 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as guidance from CISA and OSHA. We are updating our chart weekly....more
Pillsbury continues to track the impact on construction projects of COVID-19-related orders and guidance from CISA and in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. We are updating our chart weekly. Click here for the latest...more
In regard to 28 U.S.C. § 1782(a), U.S. circuit courts split on what qualifies as a “foreign or international tribunal.”
The breadth of U.S. discovery in foreign international arbitrations pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1782(a)...more
5/1/2020
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Foreign Arbitration Clauses ,
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Petition for Writ of Certiorari ,
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Tribunals
On Friday April 17, the federal government (through the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA) updated its guidance on what services should be considered a part of the...more
There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to how governments are handling construction.
The Federal government issued an advisory list of essential critical workers, including workers doing certain types of construction, but...more
4/17/2020
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Business Interruption ,
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The global effect of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is still unknown, and the progress of many large-scale construction projects has been affected by “Shelter in Place” orders, although some states and localities have...more