#Court Of Arbitration

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Amazon argues that national labor board is unconstitutional, joining SpaceX and Trader Joe’s

Amazon is arguing in a legal filing that the 88-year-old National Labor Relations Board is unconstitutional, echoing similar arguments made this year by Elon Musk’s SpaceX and the grocery store chain Trader Joe’s in disputes about workers’ rights and organizing.

The Amazon filing, made Thursday, came in response to a case before an administrative law judge overseeing a complaint from agency prosecutors who allege the company unlawfully retaliated against workers at a New York City warehouse who voted to unionize nearly two years ago.

In its filing, Amazon denies many of the charges and asks for the complaint to be dismissed. The company’s attorneys then go further, arguing that the structure of the agency — particularly limits on the removal of administrative law judges and five board members appointed by the president — violates the separation of powers and infringes on executive powers stipulated in the Constitution.

The attorneys also argue that NLRB proceedings deny the company a trial by a jury and violate its due-process rights under the Fifth Amendment. (source)

ICYMI, this is a case of corporations going, “7th Amendment Protections for me, but not for thee.”

It is strongly worth noting that in 2018 the John Roberts Court ruled 5-4 that companies can use forced arbitration clauses to stop people from joining together to fight workplace abuses - in effect denying individuals their 7th Amendment protections.

Subsequently, binding arbitration clauses used by corporations has proliferated; sneaking into all manner of common legal documents: personal banking applications, ordinary car loan applications, furniture purchases, and more. This is, unsurprisingly, a direct violation of the 7th Amendment that guarantees HUMAN BEINGS AND PEOPLE the right to a jury trial in certain civil cases and inhibits courts from overturning a jury's findings of fact. Republicans and SCOTUS are perfectly okay with corporations having more rights than workers and using forced arbitration to block people from having access to jury trials—but God forbid if corporations don’t have their right to a jury trial.

This legislative push to bestow corporations with more rights than people, while simultaneously taking away rights from human beings, has been nothing if not thoroughly and methodically done. At this rate, no corporation will ever need to fear a class action lawsuit again.

Amazon, SpaceX and Trader Joe’s are union busting.

But this latest case against the NLRB isn’t just an attack on labor and worker’s rights, it’s a fascistic attack on the very heart of fairness and democracy itself.

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Kamila Valieva of Russia has been banned for four years retroactively starting on December 25, 2021. She has been disqualified from all events after.

The medals for the Team Event need to be decided by the IOC/ISU, as that is out of the scope of the CAS.

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Brazil arbitration marks ICC milestone

The 29,000th arbitration to be conducted under ICC rules is a domestic Brazilian energy sector dispute.

The ICC International Court of Arbitration (ICC) has reached an auspicious landmark, having accepted its 29,000th case to be administered under its arbitral rules.

The ICC secretariat announced the news yesterday (23 October) that the matter in question involves the power and energy industry in Brazil, where the arbitration was filed and will be seated in Rio de Janeiro. Initially to be administered by ICC on an ad hoc basis under United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) rules, the Brazilian parties later agreed to change this to ICC rules.

The private dispute resolution body’s wider efforts to position itself in the Latin American country in recent years include the hire of dedicated case management personnel in 2017, which have overseen more than 650 cases to date.

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Sean Ingle at The Guardian:

The US swimmer Lia Thomas, who rose to global prominence after becoming the first transgender athlete to win a NCAA college title in March 2022, has lost a legal case against World Aquatics at the court of arbitration for sport – and with it any hopes of making next month’s Paris Olympics. The 25-year-old also remains barred from swimming in the female category after failing to overturn rules introduced by swimming’s governing body in the summer of 2022, which prohibit anyone who has undergone “any part of male puberty” from the female category.

Thomas had argued that those rules should be declared “invalid and unlawful” as they were contrary to the Olympic charter and the World Aquatics constitution. However, in a 24-page decision, the court concluded that Thomas was “simply not entitled to engage with eligibility to compete in WA competitions” as someone who was no longer a member of USA swimming. The news was welcomed by World Aquatics, who hailed it as “a major step forward in our efforts to protect women’s sport”. “World Aquatics is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes fairness, respect, and equal opportunities for athletes of all genders and we reaffirm this pledge,” it added. World Aquatics introduced its new rules after Thomas beat Olympic silver medalist Emma Weyant by 1.75sec to win NCAA gold in the women’s 500-yard freestyle in 2022.

[...] While it is understood that World Aquatics was prepared to argue the merits of the scientific evidence at Cas, the hearing solely focused on whether Thomas, who is no longer a member of USA swimming, was allowed to challenge its rules. On Wednesday it ruled that Thomas had no standing to sue World Aquatics’ transgender policy, with a key paragraph stating: “The panel concludes that since the Athlete is not entitled to participate in ‘Elite Event’ within the meaning of USA Swimming Policy, let alone to compete in a WA competition, which occurs upon registration with WA prior to a competition or upon setting a performance which leads to a request for registration as WA world record, she is simply not entitled to engage with eligibility to compete in WA competitions.

Any hope of Lia Thomas appearing in the 2024 Paris Olympics has been dashed, as the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that Thomas had no legal standing to sue World Aquatics' policy banning trans women from their women's competitions since she was no longer a member of USA Swimming.

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Outsports: Lia Thomas loses legal challenge over World Aquatics trans ban

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Every update on this situation is a punch to the gut. I feel absolutely gutted for all the gymnasts involved with this mess. At the end of the day, the judges messed up, yet the girls are receiving so much hate for something they had no control over. Whenever this situation is over, I hope it’s a happy ending for all the gymnasts.

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This? Right here? Is why I push back on all mandatory arbitration clauses inserted into any contract language/user agreement I have to accept to use a given service.

straight up cartoonishly fucking evil corporation

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उधारी वसूलने के कानूनी उपाय क्या हैं?

उधारी वसूलने के लिए कई कानूनी उपाय हैं। यदि आपके द्वारा उधार दी गई राशि वापस नहीं की जा रही है, तो आप निम्नलिखित कदम उठा सकते हैं:

लिखित प्रमाण:

सुनिश्चित करें कि आपके पास उधारी के संबंध में पर्याप्त साक्ष्य हैं जैसे कि ऋण रसीद, चेक, बैंक ट्रांजैक्शन, ईमेल या संदेश के माध्यम से वार्तालाप।

नोटिस भेजें:

एक कानूनी नोटिस भेजें जिसमें आप उधारी के विवरण को स्पष्ट रूप से बताएँ और वापसी के लिए एक समय सीमा निर्धारित करें। यह एक औपचारिक प्रक्रिया होती है और इसे वकील द्वारा तैयार किया जा सकता है।

पुलिस में शिकायत:

यदि आपको लगता है कि उधारीदार धोखाधड़ी कर रहा है, तो आप पुलिस में शिकायत दर्ज कर सकते हैं। इसके लिए आपको उचित सबूत प्रस्तुत करने होंगे।

उपभोक्ता फोरम:

यदि उधारी ब्याज के साथ है और यह उपभोक्ता मामला बनता है, तो आप उपभोक्ता फोरम में शिकायत कर सकते हैं।

न्यायालय में मामला दायर करना:

यदि व्यक्ति पैसे नहीं चुका रहा है और अन्य सभी उपाय विफल हो गए हैं, तो आप उस व्यक्ति के खिलाफ सामान्य न्यायालय में मामला दायर कर सकते हैं। इस प्रक्रिया में वकील की मदद लेना उचित होगा।

मध्यस्थता और विवाद निपटान:

कई बार, कोर्ट में जाने से पहले विवाद को मध्यस्थता के माध्यम से हल करने की कोशिश की जा सकती है। यह एक अधिक सरल और त्वरित प्रक्रिया हो सकती है।

समझौता करना:

यदि आपकी स्थिति अनुमति देती है, तो आप उधारीदार के साथ समझौता करने की कोशिश करें। कभी-कभी, एक बातचीत से समाधान हो सकता है।

इंटरनेट और डिजिटल फोरम:

कुछ मामले, विशेष रूप से यदि वे छोटे हैं या छोटे ट्रांजैक्शन हैं, तो आप ऑनलाइन विवाद समाधान प्लेटफार्मों पर भी ले जा सकते हैं।

इन सभी उपायों के साथ-साथ, यह भी महत्वपूर्ण है कि आप सभी कानूनी प्रक्रियाओं और नियमों का पालन करें। सलाहकार या वकील से मार्गदर्शन लेना हमेशा फायदेमंद होता है।

Advocate Karan Singh (Kanpur Nagar)

navneet.25dec@gmail.com

8188810555, 7007528025

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Navigating Patent Disputes Through Mediation: A Strategic Approach

Patent disputes are notoriously complex, lengthy, and costly. The litigation process can be fraught with numerous small victories and defeats, which can extend the resolution timeline and escalate expenses. However, mediation offers a viable alternative that can occur at any stage of the proceeding, presenting both benefits and drawbacks depending on the timing. This strategic approach to mediation can provide a more efficient and cost-effective path to resolving patent disputes.

Early Mediation: Before a Lawsuit

Opting for mediation before a lawsuit is filed can save considerable time and resources. This pre-litigation mediation allows parties to address issues head-on and potentially reach an agreement without the need for formal legal proceedings. The primary benefit here is cost savings, as legal fees and court costs can be avoided. Additionally, early mediation can preserve business relationships and allow for more creative solutions that a court might not be able to provide. However, without the pressure of impending litigation, parties may be less motivated to compromise, potentially leading to an impasse.

Mediation at the Early Stages of a Lawsuit

Engaging in mediation during the early stages of a lawsuit, shortly after filing, can still yield significant benefits. At this point, parties have a clearer understanding of the issues but have not yet incurred the full costs of litigation. This stage allows for informed discussions and the possibility of an early settlement. The drawback, however, is that some parties might be reluctant to settle early, hoping that initial legal proceedings might strengthen their negotiating position.

Mediation Around Markman Hearings

Markman hearings, where a judge determines the meaning of patent claims, are critical junctures in patent litigation. Mediation around these hearings can be strategic, as the parties will have a clearer understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of their positions. Settling at this stage can avoid the high costs associated with further litigation. However, the outcomes of Markman hearings can also embolden one party, making them less willing to compromise.

Mediation Before or After Summary Judgment Motions

Summary judgment motions aim to resolve a case without a full trial. Mediation before these motions is decided can push parties to settle while still retaining control over the outcome. After summary judgment, the legal landscape of the case changes significantly, which can either prompt a settlement due to increased clarity or deter it if one party feels confident in their position. Timing mediation around these motions requires careful consideration of the case dynamics and the potential outcomes.

Mediation During Trial or Appeal

Even during trial or on appeal, mediation remains a valuable tool. Trials are unpredictable and costly, and mediation offers a last-minute opportunity to avoid these risks. During an appeal, mediation can provide a platform to settle the dispute with the benefit of a trial court's findings, which can clarify issues and influence negotiations. The primary drawback at this stage is that parties are deeply entrenched in their positions, having invested significant resources into litigation.

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Arbitration and Conciliation Amendment Act 2015 Key Insights

The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015 was a landmark reform in India’s arbitration landscape, aimed at streamlining processes, reducing delays, and minimizing judicial interference. Rooted in the Law Commission's 246th Report, the Act amended key provisions like Sections 9, 11, 17, 34, and 36, emphasizing efficiency and procedural clarity.

A central debate emerged regarding its applicability—whether prospective or retrospective. Section 26 clarified that the amendments apply prospectively to arbitral proceedings initiated post-October 23, 2015, while court proceedings commenced after the date would follow the amended provisions. The Supreme Court in BCCI v. Kochi Cricket (2018) held that the amendments abolishing automatic stays under Section 36 could apply retrospectively to court proceedings.

Subsequent cases like Ellora Paper Mills (2022) and Shree Vishnu Constructions (2023) provided nuanced interpretations, gradually consolidating the framework. Recent decisions affirm parties' flexibility to adopt the amended provisions even for older arbitrations, fostering adaptability.

The Act underscores India's commitment to pro-arbitration reforms, building trust among domestic and global stakeholders in its dispute resolution mechanisms.

To Know more: https://www.amlawfirm.in/post/understanding-the-arbitration-and-conciliation-amendment-act-2015-prospective-or-retrospective-i

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CAS has dismissed Canada's appeal.

Included Canada's response.

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NAB’s Historic Recovery in Peshawar’s BRT Project

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, September 23, 2024 – In a significant development, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has made a historic recovery of PKR 168.5 billion related to the controversial Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Peshawar. According to NAB’s official statement, this recovery will be allocated to public welfare projects. NAB’s investigation into the BRT project revealed…

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I'm not a legal expert by any means, but this lawsuit being decided in court should also put down some sort of precedence around whether Disney should be liable for the actions of restaurants and other stores at Disney Springs and other areas of land that they own but lease out to 3rd parties. And I'd think that would have broader implications landlord/lessee liability in general.

Never let anyone tell you that "bitching online about fucked-up corporate choices is a waste of your time." IT WORKS.

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Vinesh Phogat Appeals To CAS After Paris Olympics 2024 Heartbreak

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat and her team have now appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sports to be given a shared silver medal after the Paris Olympics 2024 heartbreak. The CAS has said that they will give an interim verdict later today.

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पैतृक संपत्ति क्या होती है? इसका बंटवारा किस प्रकार होता है?

पैतृक संपत्ति क्या होती है?

पैतृक संपत्ति (Ancestral Property) वह संपत्ति होती है, जो किसी परिवार के पूर्वजों द्वारा बनाई गई होती है और जो चार पीढ़ियों के भीतर (दादा-दादी, पिता, पुत्र और पौत्र) से विरासत में प्राप्त होती है। यह संपत्ति आमतौर पर परिवार के सदस्यों के बीच सह-मालिकाना होती है। उदाहरण के लिए, एक घर, जमीन, कृषि भूमि, व्यवसाय आदि जो परिवार के पूर्वजों से सीधे जुड़े हुए हैं।

पैतृक संपत्ति के विशेषताएँ:

विरासत में होनी चाहिए: संपत्ति को वंशानुगत रूप से प्राप्त किया जाना चाहिए।

चार पीढ़ियों के भीतर: यह संपत्ति चार पीढ़ियों के भीतर के परिवार के सदस्यों के बीच बाँटी जाती है।

सम्पत्ति का अधिकार: इसमें सभी उत्तराधिकारियों को समान अधिकार होता है।

पैतृक संपत्ति का बंटवारा किस प्रकार होता है?

पैतृक संपत्ति का बंटवारा विभिन्न कानूनी प्रावधानों और व्यक्तिगत कानूनों के अनुसार किया जाता है। यहाँ बंटवारे की प्रक्रिया को समझाते हैं:

1. हिंदू परिवार के लिए:

समान हिस्सेदारी: हिन्दू उत्तराधिकार अधिनियम, 1956 के अनुसार, हिंदू परिवार में पुत्र और पुत्री दोनों को संपत्ति में समान अधिकार होता है। उन्हें संपत्ति के लिए समान हिस्सेदारी मिलती है।

बंटवारा: पिता की संपत्ति के मामले में, यदि पिता का निधन हो जाता है, तो सभी जीवित बकरों को समान हिस्सेदारी दी जाती है। जैसे:

पिता ने 1 करोड़ की संपत्ति छोड़ी है, और उसमें दो पुत्र और एक पुत्री हैं, तो हर एक को 33.33 लाख मिलेंगे।

2. मुस्लिम परिवार के लिए:

संविधान के अनुसार बंटवारा: मुस्लिम कानून के अनुसार, उत्तराधिकार का बंटवारा शरी���त के प्रावधानों के तहत होता है। इसमें आमतौर पर पुत्र को पुत्रियों की तुलना में दोगुना हिस्सा मिलता है।

उदाहरण: यदि किसी मुस्लिम परिवार में एक पिता की 1 करोड़ की संपत्ति है, और उसके दो पुत्र और एक पुत्री हैं, तो:

हर एक पुत्र को 50 लाख और पुत्री को 25 लाख प्राप्त होगा।

3. अन्य धर्मों और समुदायों के लिए:

क्रिश्चियन और अन्य समुदाय: अन्य धार्मिक समुदायों में भी संपत्ति के बंटवारे के विशेष नियम होते हैं, जिनका पालन उनके व्यक्तिगत कानून के अनुसार किया जाता है।

बंटवारे की प्रक्रिया:

सहयोगितापूर्वक बंटवारा: परिवार के सदस्य एक साथ मिलकर समझौते से संपत्ति का बंटवारा करने की कोशिश कर सकते हैं।

कानूनी दस्तावेजों की तैयारी: बंटवारे के लिए एक कानूनी दस्तावेज (जैसे फेरनामा या संतुष्टि पत्र) तैयार किया जा सकता है।

अधिकार पत्र की रजिस्ट्री: बंटवारे के बाद, संपत्ति के नए मालिकों के नाम पर रजिस्ट्री कराई जाती है।

कोर्ट का सहारा: यदि सहमति पर नहीं पहुंचा जा सकता है, तो मामला अदालत में ले जाना पड़ सकता है, जहाँ एक न्यायालय के माध्यम से बंटवारा किया जाएगा।

निष्कर्ष:

पैतृक संपत्ति का बंटवारा एक संवेदनशील मुद्दा हो सकता है, जिसे सावधानीपूर्वक और कानूनी प्रक्रियाओं का पालन करते हुए किया जाना चाहिए। यदि आपको किसी विशेष मामले में सहायता चाहिए, तो एक योग्य वकील से सलाह लेना उचित होगा।

Advocate Karan Singh (Kanpur Nagar) navneet.25dec@gmail.com 8188810555, 7007528025