Thomas v. Carnival Corporation: Has the Eleventh Circuit Set International Arbitration Off Course? - Journal of International Arbitration View Thomas v. Carnival Corporation: Has the Eleventh Circuit Set International Arbitration Off Course? by Erica Stein - Journal of International Arbitration Thomas v. Carnival Corporation: Has the Eleventh Circuit Set International Arbitration Off Course? Erica Stein 27 5

The United States has long been regarded as a jurisdiction favorable to international arbitration. However, a recent decision of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals may call this into question. This article analyzes the court’s decision with a view towards understanding its potential impact on international arbitration in the United States, in particular with respect to the enforceability of international arbitration clauses.

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