Beyond COVID-19: Litigation and disputes

Digitalisation of civil proceedings in Germany

Digital transformation is crucial to the success of Germany’s economy, as one of the largest economies in Europe.

Germany | Publication | November 08, 2022

Taking flight: The Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation

This article is an early review of the HCAA, in which we consider the need for an aviation-specific arbitration centre and take a look at the key features of the HCAA.

Global | Publication | November 01, 2022

Status of COVID-19 layoffs remains in question

Ontario employers have long awaited an answer to the question of whether an employee temporarily laid off for reasons related to COVID-19 can claim constructive dismissal at common law despite legislative provisions deeming such layoffs not to constitute constructive dismissal under employment standards legislation.

Canada | Publication | May 18, 2022

Protecting intellectual property rights through international arbitration

We consider the benefits of international arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism for intellectual property disputes

Global | Publication | May 11, 2022

NRF Resolve: Fast-track dispute resolution

COVID-19 has made it difficult for many companies to perform some of their contractual obligations, giving rise to a high number of corporate disputes, particularly relating to the application of force majeure and change in law provisions.

Global | Publication | February 09, 2022

US Supreme Court decisions stay OSHA ETS, uphold CMS vaccine mandate

On January 13, the US Supreme Court ordered a stay on the federal OSHA COVID "vaccine-or-test" Emergency Temporary Standard.

United States | Publication | January 14, 2022

Simple sacrifice: Arbitrator rejects anti-masker’s claim to religious exemption from employer safety rule

In Hydro One Inc. v Power Workers Union (O’Reilly), an Ontario arbitrator brought welcome clarity to claims for religious exemptions from COVID-related safety rules.

Canada | Publication | January 11, 2022

US Supreme Court to hear ETS and CMS arguments on January 7

SCOTUS schedules ETS and CMS arguments for Jan. 7

SCOTUS scheduled oral arguments on January 7 to address OSHA's COVID "vaccine or test" Emergency Temporary Standard.

United States | Publication | December 28, 2021

Court awards Cineplex over $1.2 billion in dispute with Cineworld

The Ontario Superior Court recently awarded $1.2 billion damages to Cineplex after Cineworld repudiated a deal to buy the movie theatre operator.

Canada | Publication | December 16, 2021