On Women’s Equality Day, Advancing Women & Diversity on Tribunals
Tracy Chapman’s lyrics embody the diversity revolution currently underway in the international arbitration community.
Recent Court Decision: Promptly decide to invoke arbitration agreement
In a unanimous decision issued on May 23, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a long-standing requirement in several circuits that parties opposing arbitration demonstrate prejudicial harm before an arbitration clause is considered waived.
How the U.S. Supreme Court Section 1782 Decision Could Impact International Arbitrations
Section 1782 (28 U.S.C. § 1782) provides a powerful tool for parties embroiled in cross-border disputes. It authorizes, but does not require, a federal U.S. District Court to order a person or entity who “resides or is found” within the district to produce documents or testimony for use in a “proceeding in a foreign or international tribunal.”
Why Consider Arbitration Over Litigation for Resolving Domestic & International Supply-Chain Disputes
Between the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Suez Canal gridlock, solar winds cybersecurity attacks, and cyber breaches, supply chains have been repeatedly battered by disruptive events in recent months.
Five Lease Provision Trends for South Florida Restauranteurs
South Florida is no longer just a destination to escape snow-filled winters. With relaxed COVID-19 restrictions and favorable tax laws, New Yorkers and other northerners have flocked to South Florida, relocating their families and businesses.
How Ghost Kitchens and Pop-ups Can Help with Rent Costs During the Pandemic
When the pandemic hit the restaurant industry, it was an anvil dropped – on a bubble.
Nationwide Delays in COVID-19 Test Results
As COVID-19 cases continue to spike, many have voluntarily opted to undergo coronavirus testing while others have been required to undergo testing for employment reasons.
Reopening & Reversal: Employment Claims in the Hospitality Industry
On June 6, 2020, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez signed an executive order reversing the county’s reopening plans due to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Navigating a Canceled Event Under Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has left many events across the country, such as weddings and conferences, cancelled or indefinitely postponed.
