For arbitrations in New York, it matters whether federal or state law governs
A recent New York Supreme Court Commercial Division decision precluded the petitioner from seeking to vacate an arbitral award because, although he objected to the jurisdiction of the arbitrators, he participated in the arbitration proceedings. This post-award challenge to the jurisdiction of the arbitrators would have come out differently had the case been decided under … Continue reading For arbitrations in New York, it matters whether federal or state law governs
