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Supreme Court Confirms Post-Award Jurisdiction After Federal Court Stays Claims Under FAA
On May 14, 2026, the Supreme Court unanimously held in Jules v. Andre Balazs Properties that when a federal court stays claims pending arbitration under Section 3 of the Federal Arbitration Act, it retains jurisdiction to confirm or vacate the resulting award under Sections 9 and 10. 608 U.S. —, 2026 WL 1336216 (May 14, 2026).
Supreme Court Confirms Post-Award Jurisdiction After Federal Court Stays Claims Under FAA
On May 14, 2026, the Supreme Court unanimously held in Jules v. Andre Balazs Properties that when a federal court stays claims pending arbitration under Section 3 of the Federal Arbitration Act, it retains jurisdiction to confirm or vacate the resulting award under Sections 9 and 10. 608 U.S. —, 2026 WL 1336216 (May 14, 2026).
IRS Data Leak Hits Home: Actions for Taxpayers in the Wake of the Littlejohn IRS Data Breach
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has begun the process of informing over 70,000 taxpayers that their confidential tax information was leaked in a widespread breach by a former IRS contractor. Those impacted should take steps to protect against identity-theft and related abuses, assess potential damages, and consider legal action.
Mississippi Court Rules Public Bodies Must Explain Bidder Choice
Contractors know when they bid a public job that it’s the lowest and best bidder that will ultimately come out on top. Contractors and public bodies also know that when a public body rejects the lowest bid, it needs to explain why the low bidder isn’t the best bidder. But in a recent twist, the Mississippi Court of Appeals has taken that old notion a step further: A public body must also explain why the selected bidder is the best bidder. In the consolidated cases of J&A Excavation v.
The Good, the Bad, and the Board Minutes: Mississippi Court Says Public Bodies Must Fully Explain Why Lowest and Best Bidder Is a Better Choice Than the Lowest Bidder
Contractors know when they bid a public job that it’s the lowest and best bidder that will ultimately come out on top. Contractors and public bodies also know that when a public body rejects the lowest bid, it needs to explain why the low bidder isn’t the best bidder. But in a recent twist, the Mississippi Court of Appeals has taken that old notion a step further: A public body must also explain why the selected bidder is the best bidder. In the consolidated cases of J&A Excavation v.
Don’t Hide the Money: Supreme Court Allows Civil Racketeering Claim to Proceed in Foreign Arbitration Context
If you’ve ever seen the popular film Goodfellas, you might have heard of the infamous Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
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