Arbitration

Grieving for Keira Kagen and asking the right questions

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Thursday, February 13, 2020
Mediation, Arbitration, Grieve

asks family lawyer John T. Syrtash, Associate, Garfin Zeidenberg LLP, a Toronto family law lawyer for the past 39 years.

Key Points: 
  • asks family lawyer John T. Syrtash, Associate, Garfin Zeidenberg LLP, a Toronto family law lawyer for the past 39 years.
  • The Judge, in this case, adjourned a recent motion by Keiras mother, Jennifer Kagen, for an Order to impose supervised access.
  • So let us all first grieve for Keira and attempt to console Keiras mother, her step-father, and Keiras relatives.
  • Mr. Syrtash is a senior trial lawyer and also conducts a family law mediation and arbitration practice at the firm.

Wells Fargo Ends Mandatory Arbitration For Future Employee Claims of Sexual Harassment

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Banking, Legal, Professional services, Finance, Human behavior, Humans, Articles, Harassment, Labour law, Workplace bullying, Sexual harassment, Wells Fargo, Harassment in the United Kingdom, WFC, Fargo, Arbitration

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced that, effective immediately, the company will no longer require arbitration for employees in connection with any future sexual harassment claims.

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  • Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced that, effective immediately, the company will no longer require arbitration for employees in connection with any future sexual harassment claims.
  • Wells Fargo has zero tolerance for sexual harassment, David Galloreese, head of Human Resources at Wells Fargo, wrote in an article posted on the companys internal and external websites.
  • The treatment of sexual harassment claims has become an increasingly prominent issue across industries.
  • Clean Yield Asset Management submitted a shareholder proposal late last year that focused on mandatory arbitration of workplace sexual harassment claims.

Pacific Drilling Announces Appeal of Arbitration Decision

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Oil, Gas, Energy, Offshore engineering, Pacific Drilling, Samsung Heavy Industries, Arbitration, Drillship, Companies, Engineering, Articles

Pacific Drilling S.A. (NYSE: PACD) (the Company) announced today that its subsidiaries, Pacific Drilling VIII Limited (PDVIII) and Pacific Drilling Services, Inc. (PDSI), have filed an application with the High Court in London for leave to appeal the award that has been issued in the arbitration proceedings between PDVIII and PDSI and Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (SHI) related to the contract for the construction and sale of the Pacific Zonda.

Key Points: 
  • Pacific Drilling S.A. (NYSE: PACD) (the Company) announced today that its subsidiaries, Pacific Drilling VIII Limited (PDVIII) and Pacific Drilling Services, Inc. (PDSI), have filed an application with the High Court in London for leave to appeal the award that has been issued in the arbitration proceedings between PDVIII and PDSI and Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (SHI) related to the contract for the construction and sale of the Pacific Zonda.
  • Under the rules governing the arbitration proceedings, PDVIII and PDSI have no automatic right to appeal and the grounds on which the High Court in London may grant permission to appeal are limited.
  • There can be no assurance that permission to appeal will be granted, or if granted, that the appeal will be successful.
  • With its best-in-class drillships and highly experienced team, Pacific Drilling is committed to exceeding our customers expectations by delivering the safest, most efficient and reliable deepwater drilling services in the industry.

1955 Capital and Andrew Chung Victorious in Arbitration Ruling

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Friday, February 7, 2020
Legal, Professional services, Arbitration, Arbitral tribunal, Legal, Professional services, Arbitration, Arbitral tribunal

The judge upheld the arbitrators ruling that CFLD and GIIL, Chinese investors in 1955 Capitals funds, had breached their contracts with 1955 Capital and acted in bad faith.

Key Points: 
  • The judge upheld the arbitrators ruling that CFLD and GIIL, Chinese investors in 1955 Capitals funds, had breached their contracts with 1955 Capital and acted in bad faith.
  • He confirmed that the contracts between 1955 Capital and GIIL are binding on both GIIL and on CFLD, GIILs corporate parent.
  • The key dispute was resolved with the victory from the first arbitration, and we expect to prevail on any future claims, said Andrew Chung.
  • 1955 Capital was founded by Andrew Chung to invest in companies that can address the developing world's most pressing challenges related to energy, healthcare, food, agriculture, education and sustainable manufacturing.

Judge Andrew J. Guilford Joins Judicate West’s Exclusive Roster of Neutrals

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Thursday, February 6, 2020
Andrew J. Guilford, Arbitration

SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judicate West, one of Californias leading providers of private dispute resolution services, welcomes recently retired U.S. District Judge Andrew J. Guilford to its roster of neutrals.

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  • SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judicate West, one of Californias leading providers of private dispute resolution services, welcomes recently retired U.S. District Judge Andrew J. Guilford to its roster of neutrals.
  • Judge Guilford will be based in the Santa Ana office and is available for mediations, arbitrations and private judging assignments nationwide.
  • As a judge, he has been very involved with many class actions and multidistrict litigation matters.
  • Before his appointment, he served as an arbitrator and Judge Pro Tempore for the Orange County Superior Court.

Bona Law Expands Its Media and Entertainment Industry Expertise with a Former US Supreme Court Clerk and a Former Paramount Pictures Senior Attorney

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Film & Motion Pictures, Professional services, General Entertainment, Legal, Entertainment, Arbitration

Between them, they bring over sixty years of experience in Media and Entertainment Law counseling on IP and antitrust issues , among others, handling business and appellate litigation , counseling, and transactions.

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  • Between them, they bring over sixty years of experience in Media and Entertainment Law counseling on IP and antitrust issues , among others, handling business and appellate litigation , counseling, and transactions.
  • He has over 20 years of experience as a trial-court and appellate lawyer in business law, with expertise in antitrust , class actions , constitutional law, employment law, securities law, and arbitration.
  • Madoff was formerly Executive Vice President of Worldwide Business & Legal Affairs for Paramount Pictures Pay Television, Home Entertainment and Digital Media divisions .
  • Jarod Bona, CEO of Bona Law , said, I am excited to add two outstanding attorneys that know the media and entertainment industries through substantial direct experience.

Miles Mediation & Arbitration to Move Into the Largest ADR Facility in Southeast

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Monday, January 27, 2020
Mediation, Alternative dispute resolution, Dispute resolution, Arbitration, American Arbitration Association, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

ATLANTA, Jan. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Miles Mediation & Arbitration's Q1 2020 office move will make it the largest private alternative dispute resolution (ADR) facility in the southeastern United States.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Jan. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Miles Mediation & Arbitration's Q1 2020 office move will make it the largest private alternative dispute resolution (ADR) facility in the southeastern United States.
  • Equally inspiring is the larger promise that guides the direction of Miles Mediation & Arbitration, a mission that focuses on building visibility for a more effective, strategic, and human brand of dispute resolution.
  • Responding to the spike in demand for high-quality mediators and arbitrators, Miles Mediation & Arbitration CEO states, "I'm excited about this move to our new office.
  • Miles Mediation & Arbitration, headquartered in Atlanta, is an award-winning alternative dispute resolution (ADR) firm.

Hugoton Royalty Trust Announces Rescheduled Arbitration Hearing

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Friday, January 17, 2020
Law, Legal professions, Equity, XTO Energy, Royalty trust, Arbitration, Trustee, Petroleum industry, Companies

DALLAS, Jan. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Simmons Bank, as Trustee of the Hugoton Royalty Trust (OTCQX:HGTXU) (the "Trust"), today announced that the arbitration hearing regarding the Chieftain settlement scheduled to commence January 20, 2020, has been rescheduled for April 27, 2020 at the request of the arbitration panel.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Simmons Bank, as Trustee of the Hugoton Royalty Trust (OTCQX:HGTXU) (the "Trust"), today announced that the arbitration hearing regarding the Chieftain settlement scheduled to commence January 20, 2020, has been rescheduled for April 27, 2020 at the request of the arbitration panel.
  • As previously disclosed, XTO Energy advised the Trustee that it reached a settlement with the plaintiffs in the Chieftainclass action royalty case.
  • Based on the final plan of allocation XTO Energy has advised the Trustee that it believes approximately $24.3 million in additional production costs should be allocated to the Trust.
  • The hearing on the claims related to the Chieftain settlement had been scheduled for January 20, 2020 but has been rescheduled for April 27, 2020.

Freshfields International Arbitration Partners Appointed Queen’s Counsel

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
Legal, Professional services, Law firms, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Arbitration, International arbitration, Jan Paulsson, Fangda

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (Freshfields) International Arbitration Partners Nigel Blackaby and Noah Rubins have today been appointed Queen's Counsel by Her Majesty The Queen on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, Robert Buckland QC MP, following consideration by the independent Queen's Counsel Selection Panel.

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  • Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (Freshfields) International Arbitration Partners Nigel Blackaby and Noah Rubins have today been appointed Queen's Counsel by Her Majesty The Queen on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, Robert Buckland QC MP, following consideration by the independent Queen's Counsel Selection Panel.
  • This is a wonderful achievement that recognizes Nigel and Noahs careers as leading advocates within our market leading arbitration practice, said Freshfields head of dispute resolution, Andrew Hart.
  • Nigel was promoted to partner in 2001 and is co-head of the firms international arbitration and Latin America practices, based in Washington DC, where he is also an adjunct professor of international law at American University.
  • He is head of the arbitration practice in Paris and leads the firms worldwide CIS/Russia dispute resolution group.

Svetlana Gitman Joins AAA® as Commercial VP Covering Midwest

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
American Arbitration Association, Arbitration, Mediation

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The American Arbitration Association (AAA) announces that Svetlana Gitman has joined the organization as Commercial Vice President.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The American Arbitration Association (AAA) announces that Svetlana Gitman has joined the organization as Commercial Vice President.
  • "Her ADR expertise will be invaluable for tailoring our robust offering to arbitration and mediation parties and venues in the Chicago area and throughout the greater Midwest."
  • In addition to serving as the AAA's executive regional ADR expert and assisting parties with their large complex commercial arbitrations and mediations, Ms. Gitman will be responsible for ensuring the quality of the AAA roster in her covered region.
  • Ms. Gitman joins the AAA from Gordon & Rees where she practiced insurance law.