Adrian Jules (represented by counsel Mr. Unikowski)
Petitioner in Jules v. Andre Balazs Properties; in this oral argument his counsel (Mr. Unikowski) argued that federal courts lack jurisdiction to confirm or vacate arbitration awards absent an independent jurisdictional basis, relying on Badgerow and Kokkonen.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 55min
[25-83] Jules v. Andre Balazs Properties
Andre Balazs Properties (counsel Mr. Geiser), a property defendant defending federal court retention of jurisdiction after a Section 3 stay. Adrian Jules (counsel Mr. Unikowski), an employee challenging federal courts’ power to confirm or vacate arbitration awards without independent jurisdiction. They debate Badgerow and Kokkonen, Section 3 stays vs dismissal, supplemental and original jurisdiction, and practical enforcement and forum-shopping concerns.
