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SCOTX Declines to Consider Whether Man’s Defamation Claim Against Baylor University Should be Arbitrated
By Beth Graham - September 24, 2018
The Supreme Court of Texas has declined to consider a man’s claim that his defamation case against Baylor University, the school’s President, regents, and legal counsel should be arbitrated.
Patent-Holding Company Asks SCOTUS to Vacate Texas Arbitrator’s Award in Legal Fees Dispute
By Beth Graham - May 22, 2017
A patent-holding company has asked the Supreme Court of the United States to consider its request to vacate an arbitrator’s award in a legal fees dispute.
Dallas COA Orders AdvoCare Employment Dispute to Arbitration
By Beth Graham - January 23, 2017
Texas’ Fifth District Court of Appeals in Dallas has ordered a former AdvoCare board member to arbitrate his claims against the company.
Supreme Court of Texas Asked to Vacate Arbitrator’s $3M Legal Fees Award
By Beth Graham - March 28, 2016
The Texas Supreme Court is currently considering a petition for review in a unique case involving arbitration. Three years ago, a business filed a motion seeking to vacate an arbitral award of $3 million in legal fees issued to the company’s former law firm in Dallas County.
Supreme Court of Texas Reverses Appellate Court’s Holding in Arbitration Waiver Case
By Beth Graham - December 31, 2014
The Supreme Court of Texas has reversed an appellate court’s holding that a company waived its right to arbitration by substantially invoking the judicial process. In Richmont Holdings, Inc. v. Superior Recharge Systems, L.L.C., No. 13-0907 (Tex., December 19, 2014), Richmont Holdings purchased the assets of another company, Superior Recharge Systems, through an affiliate.
Armstrong Seeks to Avoid Review of 2006 Arbitration Settlement
By Beth Graham - January 2, 2014
In late December, former professional bicyclist Lance Armstrong and United States Postal Service bicycling team owner Tailwind Sports filed individual motions to stay arbitral proceedings in a case brought by Dallas-based sports insurer SCA Promotions over bonuses paid to Armstrong following several of his Tour de France wins.
Former Client Disputes Arbitration Decision Awarding $3M in Attorney Fees
By Beth Graham - February 7, 2013
On January 29th, a unique case was filed in Dallas County. In Parallel Networks, Inc. v. Jenner & Block, LLP, a former client of the law firm filed a motion to vacate an arbitral award of $3 million in attorney fees. In the case, Jenner & Block represented Parallel Networks on a contingency fee basis in a lawsuit against Oracle. After losing a motion for summary judgment, the law firm reportedly determined that Parallel Networks was unlik
Fifth Circuit Decides on Waiver of Removal Rights Under the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
By Victoria VanBuren - August 25, 2009
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that a contract containing a choice of law and forum clause effectively waives the right to remove to federal court under the New York Convention. In ENSCO International Inc. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s et. al. (No. 08-10451) (5th Cir. Aug. 12, 2009), plaintiff ENSCO International, Inc. is an offshore drilling oil and gas company and defendants are several insurance underw
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