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Summer 2008 CIDRA Forum - 3

June 28th, 2008 | posted by M. Scott Leonard

 

Mr. Schaner
Mr. Sarles

CIDRA Welcomes New Arbitrators

This year, CIDRA added several arbitrators to its ranks including: Lawrence Schaner, Jeffrey Sarles and R.K. Sanghi.

Summer 2008 CIDRA Forum - 4

June 28th, 2008 | posted by M. Scott Leonard

 

Under the Camel’s Nose: Will “Manifest Disregard of the Law” Survive Hall Street?

By Scott Leonard

On March 25, 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court held that parties may not privately contract for expanded court review of arbitration awards beyond the limited grounds provided in Sections 10 and 11 of the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”). See, Hall Street Associates, L.L.C. v. Mattel, Inc. 128 S.Ct. 1396 (2008).

The Court’s decision resolves a split among the federal circuit courts of appeal on the issue of whether a party may contract to expand the grounds for review of an arbitral award.

Summer 2008 CIDRA Forum - 5

June 28th, 2008 | posted by M. Scott Leonard

 

Closing Arguments

CIDRA president Peter Baugher presented a paper drafted by he and CIDRA Law Associate Scott Leonard on ADR to the ISBA conference on international intellectual property law. The paper is attached to this email.

Former CIDRA executive director Teresa Frisbie was recognized by the Center for Conflict Resolution for 10 years of service.

CIDRA invoices should be arriving shortly. Please remember to return them on time.

Summer 2008 CIDRA Forum

June 28th, 2008 | posted by M. Scott Leonard
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The newsletter of the Chicago Dispute Resolution Association

July 2008

CIDRA: Entering our second decade

Dear CIDRA Friends:

Welcome to the Newsletter of the Chicago International Dispute Resolution Association 2008 Summer edition.  We present you with updates on relevant legal precedent, CIDRA speaker summaries and important news in the area of international commercial arbitration.

We appreciate your feedback and look forward to publishing your articles or comments.  Please look for upcoming events and information at www.cidra.org.

In this edition, we examine the implications of the Supreme Court’s Hall Street decision on notions of party autonomy and “manifest disregard of the law” as a nonstatutory means of vacatur.  We also revisit alternative dispute resolution basics in a recent presentation at an Illinois State Bar Association seminar on Intellectual Property and International Law Issues in Representing a Globally Expanding Company. The paper is entitled “International Commercial Arbitration: ADR in Cross-Border Business Disputes.”

This year marks a period of growth for CIDRA. In its 11th year, CIDRA began 2008 by co-sponsoring the largest Chicago Mini-Moot competition turnout to date (7 regional law schools, over 40 arbitrators), hosting a variety of speakers, and collaborating with area law firms on various arbitral conferences.

In addition, we have added experienced arbitrators to the CIDRA panel. It is our pleasure to introduce you to CIDRA Arbitration Panelists Jeffrey W. Sarles (Chicago), Lawrence S. Schaner (Chicago) and R.K. Sanghi (India). Sadly, however, we also experienced a great loss this year. We mourn the passing of our friend and colleague Stephen Smith (Chicago Tribune Article). Our wishes go out to his family and friends.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Peter V. Baugher
President
Chicago International Dispute Resolution Association

CONTENTS
Recent Events
Spotlight on China
New CIDRA panelists
CIDRA rules revision meeting
New CIDRA Intern
Hall Street v. Mattel
Closing Arguments

ARTICLES OF INTEREST

  • US and China to negotiate investment Treaty. (Bloomberg)
  • Banks vs. Consumers (BusinessWeek)

SAVE THE DATE

July 29, 2008
CIDRA rules revision meeting (location TBD)

September 19, 2008
CIDRA Mtg: Jane Player,  Bird & Bird (London office)

February 09, 2008
Chicago Vis Mini-Moot

 

Read on using the links below, or download the PDF file.

Summer 2008 CIDRA Forum - 2

June 28th, 2008 | posted by M. Scott Leonard

 

CIDRA In Action

CIDRA has held several events in the last several months.

The first was at the Chicago Bar Association in February. Mr. Ramon Mullerat, O.B.E., was hosted by John Marshall Law School. He discussed the culture and attitudes of EU area lawyers and arbitrators towards arbitrating and mediating business disputes.