By: Patrick Ouellette, ALR Senior Editor, 2021

Based on the ever-increasing popularity of the arbitration in the American legal system, more and more contracts are being written to include mandatory arbitration agreements. This has come to include many lender agreements, in both commercial and consumer debt. Since these contracts are including arbitration agreements, it is important to examine the effect that arbitration can have on the debt collection industry.

Debt collection can include either a debt between the original borrower and the original lender, or an obligation between the original borrower and a third party that has purchased the right to the debt from the original borrower. The third party assumes the debt that the borrower owes, and, as such, is governed by the terms of the original contract. This means that if the original contract has a mandatory arbitration agreement, the third party must arbitrate its claims. Arbitration is used in debt collection when a borrower falls behind on the required payments. An arbitrator will hear the facts of the case, render a decision, and then a court will confirm the decision of the arbitrator.[1] An arbitrator’s decision can lead to such actions as garnishment of wages of a delinquent borrower.[2]

Although the arbitration cases can seem like an open and shut case for the lender, arbitration can actually be used as a defense for a borrower who is looking for options to lower their payments.[3] As it was mentioned earlier in this post, the arbitration agreements in most contracts are mandatory. This means that the borrower can force the lender to arbitrate the late payments. Most arbitration agreements cap the amount of the arbitrator’s fees that the borrower has to pay at $250, with the lending party forced to cover the rest of the expenses.[4] If the expenses are such that trying the case in front of the arbitrator would be unprofitable, the lender may just forgive the expense rather than trying to collect. Additionally, the borrowing party may decide to represent themselves pro se, which is much cheaper than hiring an attorney to represent them, which the lending party must do based on the volume of claims they must litigate. This allows for the borrowing party to drag on the proceeding to run up the costs of the arbitration, to further make it unprofitable to collect.

Even with the possibility that the borrower can manipulate the system, arbitration is still a positive in debt collection. Arbitration can lead to a reduced price for the borrower, and a satisfactory outcome for the lender when compared to not getting paid at all.

[1] Bill Fay, Debt Arbitration & Negotiation Services, Debt.org, (May 31, 2018) https://www.debt.org/credit/collection-agencies/arbitration/

[2] Id.

[3] Turning the Tables on Debt Buyers—Using Arbitration as a Defense to a Collection Lawsuit, Credit Defense Attorneys, (May 1, 2017) https://www.creditdefenseky.com/2017/05/01/turning-tables-debt-buyers-using-arbitration-defense-collection-lawsuit/

[4] Id.

By: Kyle Yager, ALR Senior Editor, 2021

Arbitration has become a very popular and very important alternative legal dispute mechanism in the U.S. It plays a significant role in our justice system.[1] Because of this, whether you are a solo practitioner in general practice or in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 company, every lawyer would be better served having a base level understanding of our arbitration system.[2]

In the interest of developing a foundational comprehension of U.S. arbitration, there are three significant cases worth retaining a working understanding of. All three of these cases have played a substantial role in shaping the way arbitration functions in the U.S.

First, in Rent-A-Center, W., Inc. v. Jackson, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) ruled that a federal court must enforce an agreement to arbitrate absent a challenge to the specific provision containing that agreement.[3] In so doing, the Court reversed the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.[4] This case demonstrates how specific you must be in challenging the validity of an arbitration agreement.

Second, in AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion, SCOTUS held that the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) preempts any conflicting state laws.[5] This ruling is a significant decision to keep in mind, because it is in your best interest to reference the FAA before relying on any state law regarding arbitration.[6]

Lastly, in Oxford Health Plans LLC v. Sutter, SCOTUS ruled in firm support of generally enforcing an arbitrator’s ruling.[7] In its analysis, the Court explained that the issue is not “whether the arbitrator construed the parties’ contract correctly, but whether he construed it at all.[8]” The Court further explained that even “grave error” in interpreting the contract is not enough to overturn an arbitrator’s ruling.[9] In sum, this case demonstrates how difficult it is to get an arbitration award vacated.[10]

These three cases are very important because they pervade throughout arbitration matters in the U.S. Notably, this is not a comprehensive list of significant arbitration case rulings to be aware of, but these serve as a good base for understanding the current U.S. arbitration system.

[1]. See Liz Kramer, Five Arbitration Cases You Should Know (Blogiversary Listickle #3), Arbitration Nation (Aug. 24, 2016) https://www.arbitrationnation.com/five-arbitration-cases-you-should-know-blogiversary-listicle-3/.

[2]. See id.

[3]. Rent-A-Center, W., Inc. v. Jackson, 561 U.S. 63, 74 (2010).

[4]. Id. at 76.

[5]. AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion, 563 U.S. 333, 352 (2011).

[6]. See Kramer, supra note 1.

[7]. Oxford Health Plans LLC v. Sutter, 569 U.S. 564, 573 (2013).

[8]. Id.

[9]. Id. at 572.

[10]. See Kramer, supra note 1.

By: Patrick Brogan, ALR Senior Editor, 2021

On March 22, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in the case of Servotronics Inc. v. Rolls Royce PLC et al.[1] The plaintiff, Servotronics Inc., an aerospace parts manufacturer headquartered in Western New York, is seeking testimony and documents as discovery from the Boeing Company relating to an arbitration case involving Servotronics and British manufacturer: Rolls-Royce. The arbitration is being held in London and the question at hand is whether a federal court may order discovery of a person or company located in the United States at the request of a party to private international commercial arbitration.

In 2016, a Rolls-Royce engine, mounted in a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, caught fire during a test flight. Rolls-Royce claimed the fire was caused by a malfunctioning engine valve supplied by Servotronics. Rolls-Royce settled its claim with Boeing and later brought an arbitration case against Servotronics in London. During arbitration, Servotronics filed ex parte petitions in two federal district courts requesting issuance of subpoenas ordering testimony from individual Boeing employees and for Boeing to turn over certain documents. Servotronic’s cited 28 U.S.C. § 1782 (“Section 1782”) as its legal basis in its petition to the courts.

Section 1782 grants federal courts the discretion to order entities in their districts to turn over evidence to be used in certain foreign proceedings. The relevant text of the statute reads: “The district court of the district in which a person resides or is found may order him to give his testimony or statement or to produce a document or other thing for use in a proceeding in a foreign or international tribunal” (emphasis added). [2]

In response to its petitions, Servotronics received two conflicting messages from the Circuit Courts. The Fourth Circuit held that Section 1782 may be used in private foreign or international arbitration.[3] Particularly, the Fourth Circuit pointed to the arbitral body in the case of Servotronics, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), stating that CIArb was “acting within the authority of the state.”[4] On the other hand, the Seventh Circuit affirmed the lower district court’s denial of Servotronic’s petition.[5] In doing so, the Seventh Circuit held that the phrase “foreign or international tribunal” in Section 1782 does not refer to private commercial arbitration panels, but rather state-sponsored tribunals only.[6]

The Fourth and Seventh circuit courts are not the only appeals courts to weigh in on this issue. The Second[7] and Fifth[8] Circuits have taken positions similar to the Seventh Circuit, holding that reference to foreign or international tribunals in Section 1728 means state-sponsored tribunals. The Sixth Circuit[9], on the other hand, holds similar to the Fourth Circuit in that a private international arbitration panel is a tribunal under Section 1728.

The split among circuits warrants clarity from the Supreme Court. The case will be determined by the Court’s interpretation of the statute’s text, particularly the phrase “foreign or international tribunal.” Further, the Court must consider the role of the American court system in private arbitration, particularly private international arbitration. Finally, the Court’s decision should weigh the potential disparity in granting subpoena power to parties to arbitration conducted abroad, but not here in the United States.

[1] Servotronics, Inc., v. Rolls-Royce PLC, et al. No. 19-1847 (2021).

[2] 28 U.S.C. § 1782(a)

[3] Servotronics, Inc. v. Boeing Co., 954 F.3d 209, 216 (4th Cir. 2020).

[4] Id.

[5] Servotronics, Inc. v. Rolls-Royce, 975 F.3d 689 (7th Cir. 2020).

[6] Id.

[7] NBC v. Bear Stearns, Inc., 165 F.3d 184 (2d Cir. 1999).

[8] Republic of Kazakhstan v. Biedermann International, 168 F.3d 880 (5th Cir. 1999).

[9] In re Application to Obtain Discovery for Use in Foreign Proceedings, 939 F.3d 710, 723 (6th Cir. 2019).

By: Patrick Ouellette, ALR Senior Editor, 2021

Arbitration is a voluntary process. Both parties are required to agree to arbitration in order for an arbitration agreement to be voluntary. Therefore, it stands to reason that parties should approach arbitration with openly and readily. However, in practice, anytime a disagreement becomes adversarial, there is a chance that one of the parties may attempt to stall or derail the proceedings. When this happens, a party is acting in bad faith, or not in the spirit of the agreement. Bad faith can be exhibited through numerous different ways. A party can fail to pay the arbitration fees that this party previously agreed to. The party may attempt to slow proceedings by asking for numerous continuances. Sometimes a party will just not show up to the proceedings when they are scheduled.

Regardless of the bad faith act, arbitration must proceed. However, arbitration faces a problem that courts do not face when a party is acting in bad faith. The courts have a much simpler remedy that arbitration does not have. Courts are able to render a default judgment to the party that has complied with all of their requisite duties.[1] A default judgment is a binding judgment in favor of either party based on failure to take action by the other party. Normally, a party failing to show up to court on the day of the trial will result in the default judgment being rendered.

However, arbitration does not have a default judgment option for the arbitrator. Instead, arbitrators are not allowed to enter judgment purely because a party “failed to respond, appear, or defend.”[2] Instead, an arbitrator must still hear the case, and only make a ruling for a party when that party has met the burden of proof that is required in that case.[3] While this does make the presenting parties job easier, since there is no opposing side cross-examining the information that is being presented, there are still drawbacks. First, the arbitrator may be stricter to a party that is presenting unopposed.[4] Occasionally, the arbitrator may unofficially be forced to act as the other side, asking questions and refuting proof that is put forward by the party that is present.[5] Additionally, the party that was absent may join the proceedings at any time, with no penalty for their absence.[6] They are still entitled to present their evidence to the arbitrator. Finally, parties that do not pay their fees force the party that is following the arbitration agreement to front the costs for the proceeding. [7]Although these fees can be recouped upon judgment being rendered by the arbitrator, this still requires a greater sum of money to be laid out prior to judgment, which could mean greater financial risk if a party proves insolvent.

Arbitration needs a system to penalize parties that attempt to stall arbitration proceedings in an effort to drag on proceedings. Otherwise, arbitration can expect more bad actors to continue to slow down a process that has gained popularity due to the expediency at which it can resolve disputes.

[1] Fed R. Civ. P. 55

[2] National Arbitration Forum Code of Procedure R. 36(e)

[3] Ted Frank, The Absent Defendant: Arbitration vs. Court, available at https://www.overlawyered.com/2008/06/the-absent-defendant-arbitration-vs-court/

[4] Default Procedure In Arbitration Proceedings Under the American Arbitration Association Rules, available at https://www.stimmel-law.com/en/articles/default-procedure-arbitration-proceedings-under-american-arbitration-association-rules

[5] Id.

[6] Id.

[7] Id.

By: Patrick Brogan, ALR Senior Editor, 2021

In 2016, David Balch closed a large government contract on behalf of his employer: Oracle Corp. Shortly thereafter, Balch retired and demanded Oracle pay Balch the remaining bonus compensation, resulting from the government contract, in accordance with Balch’s compensation contract with Oracle. Balch claims that the amount Oracle paid him was less than he believed he was owed under the compensation contract. The compensation contract did not contain language capping the amount of bonus compensation Balch could be eligible to receive. Oracle refused to pay Balch any additional bonus compensation.

Balch filed a demand for arbitration against Oracle. He claimed that he was due the bonus compensation under the terms of both the compensation contract and the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law (“MWPCL”). The arbitrator ruled that Balch was not owed any additional compensation. Specifically, the arbitrator determined that the compensation contract allowed for Oracle to correct any “Administrative Errors” in the contract at any time and that Oracle not including a cap on Balch’s bonus compensation was an “Administrative Error.”

Balch petitioned to vacate the award and the matter was removed to the District of Maryland. There, Balch argued that the arbitrator denied Balch a fundamentally fair hearing by ignoring the essence of the compensation contract. In addition, Balch argued that the arbitrator manifestly disregarded the MWPCL.

The district court denied Balch’s petition to vacate the award.[1] With regard to the arbitrator ignoring the essence of the compensation contract, the district court ruled that “there was undisputed evidence presented that the failure to insert a cap into the plan was an ‘Administrative Error.’” Further, in ruling that the arbitrator afforded Balch a full and fair hearing, the court pointed to the arbitrator’s offering both Balch and Oracle the opportunity to conduct discovery, present evidence and make oral arguments. Finally, the district court ruled that the arbitrator did not manifestly disregard the MWPCL, but instead “identified and utilized controlling legal principles to analyze Balch’s claim.”

In reviewing the district court’s decision, the Fourth Circuit cited a strong presumption in favor of confirming the award.[2] Further, the court’s review was “limited to determin[ing] whether the arbitrators did the job they were told to do —not whether they did it well, or correctly, or reasonably, but simply whether they did it.”[3] After stating the appropriate standard for reviewing ruling regarding the vacatur of an arbitration award, the appeals court affirmed the district court’s decision to deny vacatur of the arbitration award.[4] In doing so, the court exemplified the presumption for courts to rule in favor of confirming arbitration awards, as well as the high bar required to overcome a claim of manifest disregard of law on the part of an arbitrator.

[1] See Balch v. Oracle Corp., No. 1:19-cv-01353 (D. Md. Nov. 15, 2019).

[2] See Williamson Farm v. Diversified Crop Ins. Servs., 917 F.3d 247, 253 (4th Cir. 2019).

[3] See Three S Del., Inc. v. DataQuick Info Sys., 492 F.3d 520, 527 (4th Cir. 2007).

[4] See Balch v. Oracle Corp., No. 19-2433 (4th Cir. Feb. 17, 2021).

By: Kyle Yager, ALR Senior Editor, 2021

The International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) announced the introduction of its new arbitration rules on December 1, 2020.[1] The new rules went into effect on January 1, 2021 and apply to any cases filed from that date onward.[2]

The ICC is a leading international arbitration institution.[3] The ICC is the largest and most diverse business organization on the planet, with member companies spanning over 100 countries.[4] The ICC’s main functions include setting rules, resolving disputes, and advocating policy.[5] Through its dispute resolution role, the ICC’s services have many forms, but ICC arbitration is the most popular.[6]

The ICC’s new rules mark the second major arbitral institution to update their arbitration rules since the emergence of COVID-19.[7] The London Court of International Arbitration was the first, as they introduced new rules in October 2020.[8]

The ICC’s rule update is aimed at addressing the rapidly changing landscape of international arbitration.[9] In effect, the rules have included the following changes: extending scope for consolidation, permitting joinder of additional parties after constitution of the tribunal, and increasing the opt-out threshold for expedited arbitrations.[10] More broadly, the new rules have focused on efficiency, emphasized compliance with due process, provided new measures in an effort to prevent conflicts of interest, renewed their commitment to accountability, and embraced virtual arbitration.[11] Also, notably, the new rules have enacted “green arbitration.”[12] This initiative is designed in support of fighting climate change as it takes steps towards a more climate friendly approach in travelling and large hard copy filings.[13]

The 2021 Rules make significant improvements and take important steps toward the new age of arbitration. They introduce important aspects that “further modernize and bolster ‘efficiency, flexibility and transparency’, demonstrated notably by the new provisions pertaining to consolidation and joinder, party representation and disclosure of third party funding.”[14] The new rules seem to be leading international arbitral practices in the right direction; time will tell on their efficacy and if more expansive changes are needed.

[1]. See Michael Polkinghorne et al., New 2021 ICC Arbitration Rules, White & Case LLP (Dec. 7, 2020), https://www.whitecase.com/publications/alert/new-2021-icc-arbitration-rules.

[2]. Id.

[3]. See Aceris Law LLC, ICC Arbitration, Aceris Law LLC (May 12, 2020), https://www.acerislaw.com/icc-arbitration/.

[4]. Id.

[5]. Id.

[6]. Id.

[7]. Chiraag Shah et al., The New ICC Arbitration Rules, Morrison & Foerster LLP (Jan. 12, 2021), https://www.mofo.com/resources/insights/210113-new-icc-arbitration-rules.html.

[8]. Id.

[9]. Id.

[10]. See id.

[11]. See Polkinghorne, supra note 1.

[12]. Id.

[13]. See Shah, supra note 7.

[14]. Polkinghorne, supra note 1.

By: Patrick  Ouellette, ALR Senior Editor, 2021

The Court of Arbitration of Sport (“CAS”) is a group of arbitrators that are highly specialized in the practice area of sports law and arbitration.[1] The CAS arbitrators are free of influence from any single organization, instead acting as a pool of arbitrators for any athlete who wishes to work through a grievance in arbitration.  The arbitrators assigned from this organization have all the same powers as an arbitrator presiding over any other dispute, in that their decision will be free from judicial scrutiny, save where it runs afoul of the FAA. What makes the CAS so interesting is that the organization handles anything that relates to sport, both directly and indirectly.

Direct relation to sport is the more obvious of the two. For example, if an athlete is facing a suspension for doping (the use of illegal performance enhancing drugs), the athlete can appeal the suspension. According to either the union contract or the individual contract, this process is likely settled in arbitration. The parties would likely pick the arbitrator who is a member of the CAS. The arbitrator would have the ability to hear the case and make a determination. However, an arbitrator from the CAS would also hear indirect cases. For instance, say that the athlete had a dispute about insufficient payment from a sponsor. The CAS would still hear this case, due to the fact that an athlete is one of the parties.

Arbitrators who work for the CAS are considered the premier arbitrators for all matters related to sports. As such, the roles are extremely coveted and difficult to attain. The CAS will only let arbitrators from its organization participate in any proceedings. Under section 14 of the code that created the CAS, the International Council of Arbitration in Sport (“ICAS”) is responsible for appointing all arbitrators to the CAS.[2] The ICAS only appoints arbitrators with “appropriate legal training, recognized competence with regard to sports law and/or international arbitration, a good knowledge of sport in general and a good command of at least one CAS working language.”[3]

The CAS has played a role in some of the most high profile cases that the sports world has seen. The CAS is involved in the MLB salary arbitrations. CAS played a role in Lance Armstrong’s doping trial, as well as UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Suffice it to say, next time you read a case involving a high profile athlete involved in an ongoing dispute, know the CAS will likely be supplying the arbitrator that will hear that case.

[1] Frequently Asked Questions, TAS CAS, available at https://www.tas-cas.org/en/general-information/frequently-asked-questions.html

[2] Code: ICAS Statutes, TAS CAS, available at https://www.tas-cas.org/en/icas/code-icas-statutes.html

[3] Id.

By: Kyle Yager, ALR Senior Editor, 2021

There is no denying the pervasive impact COVID-19 has had on the world.[1] From the losses of loved ones to widespread economic crisis, everyone has felt the tragic effects of this disease.[2]

Included in the widespread impact is the process of international arbitration.[3] International arbitration practitioners have been forced to adapt, and the result has been accelerated technological advancements.[4] A major advancement has been the use of video platforms, such as Zoom and WebEx, to conduct various aspects of the arbitration process.[5] Before the pandemic, there was often reluctance to implement video technology because of concerns about functionality and lack of IT knowledge to ensure effective performance.[6] However, the pandemic has necessitated their usage, and their “barriers to entry” have been largely overcome.[7]

Although video usage does seem to allow for similar execution of the same arbitration process as in-person, there are some challenges. Some of the in-person aspects are difficult to recreate virtually.[8] “For example, the consensus-building process among arbitrators is often advanced through informal caucusing at the hearing site, comparing notes during breaks about the evidence just elicited, and conferring with one another about the evolution of the case.”[9] Additionally, it may be more difficult for parties to make observations on what the tribunal and opposing parties are thinking.[10]

Notwithstanding some of the negative aspects, the use of video technology for some parts of the arbitration process is likely not going away.[11] The pandemic may have been the catalyst behind their implementation, but these technological advancements were likely going to become part of the process at some point down the line. When international parties are using the arbitrational process to settle disputes, there are travel and time concerns that are major factors in planning and conducting a given arbitrational dispute. Video technology alleviates some of these concerns, and can create a more efficient process in a lot of ways. Although the limitations of video technology may influence arbitrators to operate in-person after the pandemic for things like evidentiary hearings, video arbitration is here to stay. [12]

[1]. See John V.H. Pierce, PREDICTING THE FUTURE: INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION IN THE WAKE OF COVID-19, 13 N.Y. St. B.J. 2 (2020).

[2]. See id.

[3]. Id.

[4]. Id.

[5]. Id.

[6]. See Pierce, supra note 1.

[7]. Id.

[8]. Id.

[9]. Id.

[10]. Id.

[11]. See Pierce, supra note 1.

[12]. Id.

By: Patrick Brogan, ALR Senior Editor, 2021

February 2, 2021 marked the deadline to appeal the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) December 2020 decision regarding Russian authorities’ non-compliance with World Anti-Doping regulations. Neither the claimant, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), nor the respondent, Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA), appealed the decision. The passing of the appeal deadline finalizes the Russian ban from international sports competition through December 2022, including the upcoming Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

In December 2019, WADA concluded that RUSADA officials tampered with laboratory data prior to and while it was being forensically copied by WADA in January 2019.[1] The alleged data tampering was in violation of WADA’s 2016 conditions for RUSADA reinstatement as a compliant anti-doping agency. As a result, WADA imposed a four-year ban on Russia from participating in international sporting competitions. Russian athletes not suspected of doping violations may still compete in international competition but are barred from representing their country’s name, flag, or anthem. In a statement following WADA’s conclusion on Russian wrongdoing, WADA President Sir Craig Reedie said: “Russia was afforded every opportunity to get its house in order and re-join the global anti-doping community for the good of its athletes and of the integrity of sport, but it chose instead to continue in its stance of deception and denial.”[2]

RUSADA disputed the WADA allegations, and the matter was referred to CAS. CAS, formed in 1984 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, operates as an arbitral body devoted to resolving disputes directly or indirectly related to sport.[3] In 2016, an anti-doping division within CAS replaced the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the sole body responsible for hearing doping cases related to Olympic competition.[4]

In December 2020, a three-person CAS panel upheld WADA’s claim of RUSADA non-compliance with doping regulations.[5] However, the CAS panel reduced the length of Russia’s international sports competition ban in half, from four years to two. In support of reduced consequences, the panel stated that it “considered matters of proportionality and, in particular, the need to effect cultural change and encourage the next generation of Russian athletes to participate in clean international sport.”[6]

In a statement, WADA said it was disappointed the CAS panel did not impose all the consequences that WADA sought, including the full four-year period.[7] However, grounds of appeal to the CAS decision are limited to procedural matters such as jurisdiction. Therefore, WADA refrained from appealing under the belief that it would not serve a useful purpose.[8]

[1] See Final Report to the CRC Regarding the Moscow Data, WADA-AMA (Nov. 20, 2020) https://www.wada-ama.org/sites/default/files/201912_ii_report_final.pdf

[2] See WADA Executive Committee unanimously endorses four-year period of non-compliance for the Russian Anti-Doping Agency, WADA- AMA(Dec. 9, 2020) https://www.wada-ama.org/en/media/news/2019-12/wada-executive-committee-unanimously-endorses-four-year-period-of-non-compliance

[3] See History of the CAS, TAS/CAS https://www.tas-cas.org/en/general-information/history-of-the-cas.html

[4] See Karolos Grohmann, CAS to take over doping cases at Olympics, Reuters (Mar. 1, 2016) https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-olympics-doping-cas-idUKKCN0W35IA?edition-redirect=uk

[5] See WADA does not appeal CAS decision regarding Russian Anti-Doping Agency to Swiss Federal Tribunal, WADA-AMA (Feb. 2. 2021) https://www.wada-ama.org/en/media/news/2021-02/wada-does-not-appeal-cas-decision-regarding-russian-anti-doping-agency-to-swiss

[6] See CAS DECISION IN THE ARBITRATION WADA V. RUSADA (Dec. 17, 2020) https://www.tas-cas.org/fileadmin/user_upload/CAS_Media_Release_6689_decision.pdf

[7] See WADA does not appeal CAS decision regarding Russian Anti-Doping Agency to Swiss Federal Tribuna, WADA-AMA (Feb. 2. 2021) lhttps://www.wada-ama.org/en/media/news/2021-02/wada-does-not-appeal-cas-decision-regarding-russian-anti-doping-agency-to-swiss

[8] Id.