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Judges and Judiciary

Sep. 21, 2006

Arbitrators Now Face Geographic Gaps in Subpoena Powers

FOCUS COLUMN - Recently, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held in Dynegy Midstream Services LP v. Trammochem, 451 F.3d 89 (2d Cir. 2006), that the Federal Arbitration Act does not authorize nationwide service of process.


Focus Column

By Shawn Hanson and Halia Barnes

     
      Recently, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held in Dynegy Midstream Services LP v. Trammochem, 451 F.3d 89 (2d Cir. 2006), that the Federal Arbitration Act does not authorize nationwide service of process. The court held that if a district court lacks personal jurisdiction, it does not have the authority to enforce a subpoen...

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