There is a well-known confession attributed to Pastor Martin Niemöller, the German clergyman who survived the Nazi concentration camps. He described, with devastating simplicity, how he said nothing when the Nazis came for the socialists, said nothing when they came for the trade unionists, said nothing when they came for the Jews — and then found, when they came for him, that there was no one left to speak. The College of Commercial Arbitrators cited that confession in the amicus brief it filed …
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Ahead of May 14 Hearing, College of Commercial Arbitrators Raises Concerns Over Government Actions Targeting Law Firms
Organization offers expert voices on implications for rule of law and dispute resolution Austin, TX — May 11, 2026 — As the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit prepares to hear oral arguments on May 14 in Perkins Coie LLP v. U.S. Department of Justice et al., the College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA) is raising concerns about the broader implications of government actions targeting law firms and their clients. The case centers on Executive Orders directing federal …
Why Arbitration Depends on Legal Independence
Arbitration and the rule of law are interdependent. Arbitration is a private, contract-based mechanism for resolving disputes. From the merchant guilds of medieval Europe to the arbitration clauses embedded in modern domestic and international contracts, and state-to-state disputes, the practice has thrived because it is perceived as efficient, trustworthy, rule-based, and neutral. (Reprinted with permission from the April 2026 edition of the New Jersey Lawyer Magazine ©2026 New Jersey State …
College of Commercial Arbitrators Files Amicus Brief in D.C. Circuit on Rule of Law Issues
On April 3, 2026, the College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA) filed an amicus curiae brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, addressing issues central to the rule of law and the independence of legal representation. The brief was submitted in connection with ongoing litigation involving several major law firms and executive orders affecting their ability to represent certain clients. In its filing, the College emphasizes a foundational principle of …
The College of Commercial Arbitrators Supports the Rule of Law
Austin, TX - The College of Commercial Arbitrators, a fellowship of over 200 leading commercial arbitrators, writes to reaffirm basic principles and values. The Rule of Law, due process, and adherence to the United States Constitution is fundamental to our system of government and way of life. As arbitrators, we apply and contribute to the Rule of Law in all our work. Within our fellowship, we may disagree about issues and policies. But we all agree that: About the College of …
