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World Arbitration Update

Webinar | 10.11.21 - 10.15.21, 5:00 AM EDT - 11:00 AM EDT

The World Arbitration Update (WAU) will update the global community on key and novel topics of investment and international commercial arbitration, and public international law in a decentralized forum.
The first edition of WAU is being held virtually linking different regions by video conference during a five-day period from 11 to 15 October 2021. During these five days, there will be 15 panels and networking virtual events including:


  • North America: The End of NAFTA Chapter 11 – Transition from NAFTA to USMCA, the Final NAFTA Legacy Disputes, and the Future of US-Mexico Investment Disputes, October 11 At 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm EDT. Moderator: Ian Laird
  • Middle East North Africa Region: Mega Disputes, Expansion of International Arbitration Centers, and a Renewed Interest in Shariah Law as a Foundation of Applicable Law, October 12 At 7:00 am to 8:30 am EDT. Moderator: Meagan T. Bachman

For more information, please visit these areas: International Dispute Resolution

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The Third-Party Perspective: Protecting Payors’ Interests in Antitrust Investigations

The Trump administration has sharpened its focus on hospital systems as a key driver of rising health care costs, and the DOJ and FTC are actively patrolling for anticompetitive conduct and mergers that contribute to these rising costs. Managed care organizations are a critical source of evidence in these investigations and are likely to receive Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs), be contacted by agency staff, or may consider proactively engaging with antitrust authorities to address competitive concerns in their markets.