In Canada, there has been a controversy about appeals from stay motion decisions in the context of arbitration clauses. The issue is whether a decision of a motion judge denying the stay of an action, when the moving party relies on an arbitration agreement, may be appealed to the Court of Appeal. The controversy arises […]
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Posted by: Thomas Heintzman
22
Jul
When Does An Arbitration Clause Require Arbitration?
Posted by: Thomas Heintzman
9
Jun
Whether an arbitration agreement requires, or only permits, arbitration is a continuing issue under arbitration law. In building contracts, this issue often arises when the agreement states that arbitration will follow mediation or the involvement of the consultant on the project. The questions that can arise is whether arbitration is mandatory if mediation or the […]
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