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Proponents of arbitration received a victory in federal court this past Tuesday when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued its published decision in Dhruva v. CuriosityStream, Inc. ...more
ATIXA created the One Policy, Two Procedures (1P2P) Model Policy and Procedures to innovate a more comprehensive approach for Title IX and civil rights compliance for schools and colleges. ATIXA regularly updates its models...more
In Iberdrola Energy Projects v. Oaktree Capital Management L.P., 231 A.D.3d 33, 216 N.Y.S.3d 124, the Appellate Division for the First Department ruled that a nonrecourse provision in a contract barred a plaintiff’s causes of...more
On 24 February 2025, the Arbitration Act 2025 entered into force, introducing various amendments to the Arbitration Act 1996. The amendments introduced do not effectuate a large-scale reform of the arbitration law of England...more
Two bills recently introduced in New York’s legislature could have a major impact on New York employers seeking to enter into employment-related agreements with employees. Invalidating “Unconscionable” Contract Terms - ...more
A recent Ninth Circuit decision, Chabolla v. ClassPass, Inc., underscores critical considerations for retailers with online Terms of Service / Use agreements, particularly regarding arbitration provisions and related consumer...more
The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (the “Act”), a federal law, is unique for its role in overriding the policy in favor of the enforcement of arbitration agreements. The Act was...more
In this month’s Thoughts from the Top, we speak with Tangela Richmond, our director of education, about recent updates that can be expected from our Education Division....more
Two recent Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) cases underscore the importance of effectively using procedural motions in defending such cases. 1. Rodriguez v. Packers Sanitation Services LTD., LLC...more
When hostilities break out between individual co-trustees, incumbent trust counsel faces a representation conundrum. In §8.8 of Loring and Rounds: A Trustee’s Handbook (2025), see appendix below, we grapple with the...more
50 Exchange Terrace LLC suffered losses from frozen burst pipes that caused water damage to its property and tendered a claim to its insurer, Mount Vernon Specialty Insurance Company. The parties disputed the cost of repairs...more
Common Mistakes Attorneys Should Avoid in Arbitration - A recent federal court ruling held that an arbitration award would be enforced under the facts of that case, regardless of whether the parties considered the award...more
What happens to the embedded in-house dispute resolution process if the company turns away from the DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) policy for various reasons, including political ones? Or fear that it is seen as setting...more
On February 13th 2025, Supreme People’s Court of The People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) issued the Reply on Validity of Agreements by Hong Kong and Macao-Invested Enterprises Registered in Mainland Cities of the...more
In Cargill Financial Services Int’l, Inc. v. Barshchovskiy (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 18, 2025), the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York clarified that recognition of a foreign monetary judgment by a New York court...more
On March 7, 2025, the District Court for the District of New Jersey entered a Stipulation and Order of Dismissal Without Prejudice in view of a settlement agreement between Amgen and Fresenius Kabi resolving the BPCIA...more
With the Ministerial Decree No. 215/2024, Italy has introduced the Insurance Arbitrator, a new out-of-court dispute resolution system designed to strengthen consumer protection in the insurance sector. This initiative aligns...more
Innovation in life sciences isn’t just about scientific breakthroughs—it’s about making the right business decisions. Whether a company is developing AI-driven diagnostics, biotech therapies, connected medical devices, or...more
Responding to a Non-Compete Violation - When an employer discovers a potential non-compete violation, they generally react within 1-4 weeks, though this can be shorter if the violation poses an immediate competitive threat....more
A recent decision from the California Court of Appeal for the Fourth Appellate District has created a split on whether employees can bring “headless” Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims. “Headless” PAGA refers to the...more
A creditor commences winding-up proceedings against a debtor company on the basis that the company is insolvent. The petition debt relates to a dispute within the ambit of the arbitration agreement between the creditor and...more
The Arbitration Act 2025 (the “2025 Act”) is a welcome update to English arbitration law and one which seeks to further London’s place as a leading seat for international arbitration. The 2025 Act received Royal Assent on 24...more
The long-awaited Arbitration Act 2025 received royal assent on 24 February 2025, marking the culmination of a multi-year review process led by the Law Commission of England and Wales. The act introduces changes aimed at...more
Defending against numerous individual arbitrations that share common factual and legal issues can cost companies significant time and money. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently held that such arbitrations...more
International comity has long sat at the center of U.S. foreign relations law, governing how U.S. courts approach conflicting foreign laws, foreign judgments, and abstention. However, evaluation of international comity...more