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Texas Supreme Court Denies Petition in Alleged Arbitrator Partiality Case
By Beth Graham - October 28, 2014
Last week, the Supreme Court of Texas declined to consider whether an arbitral decision should be set aside based on a member of an arbitration panel’s alleged evident partiality. In Port Arthur Steam Energy LP v. Oxbow Calcining LLC, No. 01-12-01165-CV (Tex. – App. – 1st [Houston], October 22, 2013), Oxbow Calcining initiated arbitral proceedings with Port Arthur Steam Energy (“PASE”) before the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) over a nu
Fifth Circuit Holds Court Must Decide Issue of Arbitrability in Labor Contract Dispute
By Beth Graham - October 23, 2014
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has reversed a district court’s order allowing an arbitrator to determine the issue of arbitrability in a labor contract dispute.
Houston COA Overturns Harris County Court Decision Confirming Arbitral Award Without Rendering Final Judgment
By Beth Graham - October 22, 2014
The Fourteenth District Court of Appeals in Houston has reversed a lower court’s decision confirming an arbitral award without rendering a final judgment. In Leslie v. Hill, No. 14-13-00600-CV (October 16, 2014), two individuals, the Hills, entered into a contract to purchase a majority interest a company from Robert Leslie in 2007. A provision in the agreement stated all disputes related to the purchase contract would be decided through binding
Houston COA Orders Arbitration After Man Ratifies Procedurally Unconscionable Agreement
By Beth Graham - October 21, 2014
Texas’ Fourteenth District Court of Appeals in Houston has overturned a trial court’s order denying a party’s motion to compel arbitration. In Mission Petroleum Carriers, Inc. v. Kelley, No. 14-14-00072-CV (October 9, 2014), a man, Kelley, was hospitalized over the injuries he sustained in a workplace tractor-trailer accident.
Fifth Circuit Reverses in Part N.D. of Texas’ Order Compelling Arbitration in Health Plan Sales Dispute
By Beth Graham - October 17, 2014
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has reversed portions of a district court’s order compelling arbitration in a contract dispute. In Sharpe v. AmeriPlan Corp., No. 13-10922, (5th Cir., October 16, 2014), four independent business owners (“IBOs”) sold health plans and recruited other IBOs through a network for AmeriPlan Corporation.
Texas Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument Over Possible FAA Preemption in Nursing Home Case
By Beth Graham - October 15, 2014
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of Texas heard oral argument in Fredricksburg Care Co., L.P. v. Perez, No. 13-0573. In the case, a Texas nursing home sought appellate review after the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio denied its motion to compel arbitration in a wrongful death lawsuit based on the requirements set forth in the Texas Medical Liability Act (“TMLA”).
N.D. of Texas Compels Arbitration and Urges Mediation in Infectious Disease Doctors’ Insurance Dispute
By Beth Graham - October 9, 2014
The Northern District of Texas has ordered a portion of a dispute between a medical practice and an insurance company to arbitration and urged the parties to mediate their remaining claims. In Infectious Disease Doctors P. A. v. Bluecross Blueshield of Texas, No. 3:13-CV-02920-L (N. D. Tex., September 30, 2014), an infectious disease medical practice, Infectious Disease Doctors (“IDD”), sought payment from Bluecross Blueshield of Texas (“BCBSTX”
Amarillo COA Holds Arbitration is Required in Construction Fee Dispute
By Beth Graham - October 3, 2014
Texas’ Seventh District Court of Appeals in Amarillo has reversed a district court’s decision to deny arbitration in a construction fee dispute. In Journeyman Const. Inc. v. Scottco Mechanical Contractors, Inc., No. 07-13-00393-CV, (Tex. App. – Amarillo, Sept. 26, 2014), a general contractor, Journeyman, entered into a number of subcontracting agreements related to the restoration of the Potter County Courthouse.
Northern District of Texas Orders Patent Royalty Dispute to Arbitration
By Beth Graham - October 1, 2014
The Northern District of Texas in Dallas has ordered a patent royalty dispute to arbitration. In Sazy v. DePuy Spine, LLC, No. 3:13-CV-4379-L (N. D. Tex., Sept. 18, 2014), a Texas physician entered into a Product Development Agreement (“PDA”) with several related corporations (“DePuy”) in early 2002.
Dallas COA Affirms Arbitral Award Despite Evident Partiality Claims
By Beth Graham - September 23, 2014
The Fifth District Court of Appeals of Texas in Dallas has affirmed a trial court’s order confirming an arbitral award in a dispute between a residential builder and several homeowners.
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