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Arbitration clauses and consumer class actions - what the Plus500 decision means for Australian businesses
The Full Federal Court has confirmed that an arbitration clause in standard form consumer terms may be vulnerable to the unfair contract terms regime…
When Does Temporary Finality of a CIPAA Adjudication Decision Ends? The Court of Appeal Provides Clarity.
The temporary finality of adjudication decisions under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (“CIPAA“) is well established: an…
Hon. Maurice A. Leiter (Ret.) Joins JAMS in Los Angeles
Experienced jurist, trial lawyer and federal prosecutor joins JAMS as a mediator, arbitrator, court-appointed neutral (special master/referee)…
Sweden's Supreme Court on MFN clauses: a second treaty can open the door to arbitration, but only if the wording allows it
In a judgment of 26 June 2026 (case T 9380-24), the Supreme Court of Sweden held that a most-favoured-nation clause could give an investor access to…
Scrutiny from regulators outside Japan: Challenges for Japanese companies - Episode 18: Why the template for interacting with Japanese regulators should not be relied on outside Japan
The approach that regulators outside Japan take to corporate misconduct can vary significantly to their counterparts in Japan. Japanese companies…
Staying power: when can a party lose the right to a stay in favour of arbitration?
England & Wales is an 'arbitration-friendly' jurisdiction and will stay its own court proceedings where it can be shown the parties had agreed to…
Les 7 conflits en propriété intellectuelle qui se règlent souvent mieux par la médiation que par un procès
Dans le domaine de la propriété intellectuelle, les différends surviennent fréquemment dans des contextes où les enjeux juridiques, économiques…
California Update: New Employment Laws and Compliance Obligations for 2027
New California laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom include restrictions on workplace use of artificial intelligence and surveillance, new anti-hate…
Serious Injury Mediation: What to Expect and How to Prepare
A serious injury mediation is a structured settlement meeting where the injured person, their lawyer, the opposing parties and a neutral mediator…
Hong Kong court grants anti-suit injunctions to restrain PRC court proceedings brought in attempt to evade arbitration
The Hong Kong Court of First Instance has granted anti-suit injunctions compelling a PRC company to withdraw PRC court proceedings held to have been…
When a Franchise Ends but Brand Association Lingers: Bombay High Court Restrains ‘KIDGEE’ Use After ‘KIDZEE’ Franchise
The Bombay High Court, in proceedings under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, has restrained a former franchisee from using…
Weiterentwicklung der ICC-Schiedsgerichtsordnung
Am 1. Juni 2026 ist die überarbeitete ICC-Schiedsgerichtsordnung in Kraft getreten. Die Neufassung erscheint zu einem Zeitpunkt, zu dem die…
California Increases Workplace Compliance Requirements for 2027
California employers face new obligations and expanded employee protections following the close of the Fall 2026 legislative season. This Alert…
Employment Arbitration and the NLRA: NLRB’s Shifting Boundaries for Confidentiality and Discovery
In 2018, the US Supreme Court rejected the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB’s or the Board’s) position that federal labor law banned class…
Beyond the ‘Sum in Dispute’: Rethinking Arbitrators’ Fees under the Fourth Schedule
The Fourth Schedule to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (‘Act’), introduced by the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015 was…
Hon. Joan N. Feeney (Ret.) Inducted Into the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals through their contributions to the development of law and improving the quality of justice in the…
9th Cir. Holds EFAA Election Isn't a One-Shot Deal, Letting CFO's Claims Avoid Arbitration
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has held that a plaintiff who first files an arbitration demand can still withdraw and invoke the Ending…
Japan’s Internationalized Legal Market: Arbitration, Law Firms, and a Career in Transformation
When I arrived in Tokyo for the first time in 2012 as a secondee from the Stuttgart office of German law firm Gleiss Lutz, I had no particular plan…
OFAC Issues New Cuba Sanctions Program and Amends the CACR
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on September 29, 2026, announced the publication of the Cuba…
Stability, London’s place, English law and the rise of Early Determination: insights and key trends from the LCIA 2025 Casework Report
The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) has released its Annual Casework Report for 2025 (the Report). Sherina Petit and James Coen…
2026 Guide to International Arbitration in the Cayman Islands
This guide provides the latest legal information on global arbitration practices and trends, including governing legislation, arbitral tribunals…
Arbitration clause in standard form consumer contract void under the unfair contract terms regime
Suppliers who include mandatory arbitration clauses in standard form contracts directed at consumers or small businesses should stress-test those…
Jerry Spolter, Esq., Honored With Beacon of Justice Award by Legal Aid of Marin
JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Jerry Spolter, Esq…
国際化する日本のリーガルマーケット：仲裁、法律事務所、そして変革しつつあるキャリア
2012年、ドイツの法律事務所グライス・ルッツ（Gleiss Lutz）のシュトゥットガルト事務所から出向者として初めて東京に赴任した際…
General Newsletter - October 2026
On 7 September 2026, SEBI issued Circular, amending the Master Circular for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), Designated Depository Participants…
When the clock is running: How technology keeps construction arbitration on track
A contractor has 48 hours to stop a performance bond from being called. Somewhere in the project record, across thousands of emails, site diaries…
End of the line: Ontario Court of Appeal ends Mexico’s challenge in NAFTA oil rig arbitration
When a court decides whether an Arbitral Tribunal had jurisdiction, does the losing party get another try? In Grace v. United Mexican States, the…
Guide to drafting jurisdiction clauses
Parties enter contracts expecting them to proceed smoothly. However, disputes can still arise. For that reason, parties should consider at the outset…
Alberta Court Confirms High Bar for Appeals and Set-Asides of Domestic Arbitral Awards
The Alberta Court of King's Bench recently considered a challenge to a domestic arbitral award under the Arbitration Act, RSA 2000, c A-43 in…
Liability without limit? International arbitration at the frontier of artificial intelligence disputes
AI liability disputes are not necessarily technology disputes. They are cross-border, multi-party liability disputes, and international arbitration…