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Supreme Court clarifies doctrine of connection

International Law Office - Arbitration & ADR Newsletter

May 11, 2017

Written by Erika Finn

The Supreme Court recently allowed for court proceedings despite a valid arbitration agreement between the parties, because the legal grounds invoked by the claimant were outside the scope of the arbitration agreement. The court confirmed the doctrine of assertion and clarified the doctrine of connection.

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