Enforcement – Page 2 – The Arbitration Brief

London’s Legal Renaissance: Revamping the UK’s Arbitration Act

By Lucas Vieweg, Articles Editor London, the iconic British capital city, has an impressive and storied history; it is a cosmopolitan city where artists, inventors, financiers, and tourists cross paths every day. Its landmarks are instantly recognizable, and its ever-present status as a world city is undisputed. However, what truly sets London apart is its…

Now We Have “Bad Blood”: Anti-Trust Arbitration in the Taylor Swift Era

BY: Amy Liu, Junior Staffer In November 2022, Ticketmaster faced major political and public scrutiny after its systems malfunctioned during ticket sales to Taylor Swift’s sixth concert tour, the Eras Tour. On November 15, 2022, when the sale went live, Ticketmaster’s platform crashed within the hour, which logged out users or froze them in queues….

Russian Invasion of Ukraine Brings an Influx of Arbitration in LNG Disputes

By: Erin Moloney, Articles Editor Liquified natural gas (“LNG”) disputes are rising due to increasing pressures from the global energy market following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, leading to price increases, an influx of arbitration, and environmental concerns. LNG, a natural gas and cleaner alternative to oil and coal, is rapidly increasing in demand. In…

Forced Arbitration in Tesla’s Consumer Contracts

by: Abby Hug, Senior Staffer The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) reflects a federal policy that strongly favors arbitration for resolving disputes, especially regarding written agreements between a buyer and seller. Arbitration appeals to organizations because arbitrators tend to issue results that favor the company that hired them, it is cheaper than litigation, and keeps product…

The Importance of Specifying the Law Governing Arbitration Agreements to Prevent Conflicting Interpretations in Parallel Proceedings

“Specifying the choice of law in an arbitration agreement would enable the parties to be conscious of the legal system binding their arbitration and be aware of the validity and enforceability of their arbitral awards in different jurisdictions.”