Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 7, 2024

2023) , the Supreme Court recognized that plaintiffs may bring a civil suit under the expansive Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) for judgment-creditors’ illicit conduct and collusion (“racketeering” under the statute) to avoid payment of an arbitral award which has been recognized and enforced as a U.S.

Collusion 52

Collusion Insurance Capacity Corruption 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 2, 2024

In both arbitrations, Lima responded by arguing among other things that the Concession Contract and its modifications were void due to corruption. Finally, the Court rejected Lima’s argument that both awards violated the United States’ public policy regarding enforcing or procuring contracts through corruption. Société Indagro v.

Transportation 52

Transportation Transportation Corruption IT 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 16, 2024

In this case, an insurance contract included a dispute resolution clause which referred disputes concerning the ‘determination of the amount of damages or compensation’ to ‘the decision of the Non-Life Insurance Arbitration Committee.’ Société Alexander Brothers Ltd, Court of Appeal of Versailles, RG No. Société Kraydon Ltd v.

Corruption 52

Corruption Insurance IT Contract 52