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In Memoriam: Thomas L. Sager
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Sep 25

The former Du Pont general counsel and CPR board member is remembered.

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CPR's AI in Arbitration Conference Explores Governance, Ethics, and the Tools Themselves
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Sep 25

By Victoria Tan, on an event focusing on artificial intelligence platforms for ADR use.

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Amazon asks SCOTUS for More Guidance on Delivery Workers’ Federal Arbitration Act Sec. 1 Exemption
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Sep 23

By Micah Baker, on a new Supreme Court request to limit the FAA Sec. 1 exemption from arbitration.

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#SCOTUS Will Consider Whether Federal or State Law Governs Estoppel Under the NY Convention
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Sep 8

By Victoria Tan, on the return of an arbitration question the Supreme Court left open in 2020's GE Energy case.

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U.S. Supreme Court Review; Fall Term Cert Possibilities
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Aug 21

By Caroline Hillier, wrapping up the 2025-2026 SCOTUS term, and looking ahead to October's new Court year.

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Heading to Mid-Terms, Legislation to Bar Mandatory Predispute Arbitration Is Reintroduced
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Aug 19

By Dasha Dranovsky, on the return of a legislative proposal that would reverse SCOTUS's 2018 Epic Systems v. Lewis decision.

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The Conclusion: Jack Levin’s Party Autonomy Principles Safeguard Arbitration Effectiveness
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Aug 17

The conclusion of a six-part CPR YouTube Channel discussion with a veteran NYC neutral.

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Ineffective Vindication: Ninth Circuit Sends ERISA Conflict to Court, Not Arbitration
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Aug 12

By Caroline Hillier, on a refusal to compel under a controversial doctrine.

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California Strengthens State Law Arbitration Exemptions
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Aug 3

By Dasha Dranovsky, on a new California law that lines up the state's arbitration restrictions with the Federal Arbitration Act.

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EFAA Updates from the 9th, 6th & 2nd Circuits: An Arbitration Restriction’s Judicial Refinement
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Jul 27

By Caroline Hillier, on the implementation of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act.

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Safeguarding Arbitration Processes: Part 5 with Jack Levin on Party Autonomy
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Jul 20

Words of praise for three-arbitrator tribunals, party-review of awards, and much more with a legendary NYC neutral.

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Jack Levin on Party Autonomy: Part 4 of an ADR Perspective
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Jul 6

A new installment of a discussion series focusing on safeguards for party control in arbitration.

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