Smarter Tools Inc. v. Chongqing Senci Import & Export Trade Co., Ltd. (2d Cir. No. 21-724, January 17, 2023) The doctrine of functus officio has frustrated many for years, as it may prevent an arbitrator from correcting a mistake in a final award even though the arbitrator recognizes the mistake. In mid-January 2023, the US Court of … Continued

Disputes and Differences is a collection of essays by Derek Roebuck, edited for publication posthumously by Susanna Hoe. It reflects two topics Derek Roebuck was so fascinated by: the history of arbitration and the continued relevance of that history today. This important collection adds to our understanding through articles and lectures; some reprinted here and some … Continued

Efforts have been made within the arbitration community over the last several years to convince arbitrators that basic competence in technology, including an awareness of information security,1 is not only important to the credibility of arbitration as a system, but also an ethical and professional obligation.2 The global pandemic heightened and accelerated attention to this issue. Today, … Continued

On May 23, 2022, the United States Supreme Court decided the case of Morgan v. Sundance, Inc.1 In Morgan, the plaintiff argued that the defendant had waived its ability to demand arbitration. In deciding the issue, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit looked to whether the plaintiff was prejudiced by defendant’s actions. The Supreme Court, … Continued