AB 1903: A Much-Needed Update to California’s International Commercial Arbitration Landscape
On July 15, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 1903, which makes two major updates to existing California law helping to ensure that the state remains a sought-after destination for international commercial arbitration. Specifically, it (1) expands what qualifies as a written agreement to arbitrate, and (2) expressly allows tribunals to grant interim…