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This Practice Note sets out the availability of anti-suit injunctions from the New York courts. It covers the position in the federal courts and the China Trade case’s threshold requirements and discretionary requirements. The Practice Note covers the position in the state courts and the differing standards required by the state and federal courts to obtain an injunction. The Practice Note also covers the nature of the relief available.

This Practice Note discusses the enforcement of international commercial arbitration awards in New York, United States of America under the Federal Arbitration Act and the New York Convention. It covers awards rendered both within the US and those made in foreign jurisdictions and covers grounds on which enforcement can be refused. The Practice Note also covers key aspects of enforcement in New York, including the requirement of personal jurisdiction and parallel vacatur.

This Practice Note sets out the interim measures available from the New York Courts in support of arbitration and how to apply for such measures. It covers enforcing the agreement to arbitrate, interim relief in support of arbitration and interim measures to assist in preserving and obtaining evidence.