District Council No. 9 International Union of Painters and Allied Trades v…

Background

On December 3, the petitioner filed a complaint seeking confirmation of an arbitration award. The opinion states that the petitioner had not yet docketed an affidavit of service. The court explained that, in the Second Circuit, proceedings to confirm arbitration awards are treated similarly to motions for summary judgment, meaning the court reviews supporting materials and any opposition when deciding whether to grant confirmation.

Order

The court ordered the petitioner to file and serve any additional materials supporting its petition by January 8, 2021. At a minimum, those materials had to include a certified copy of the arbitration award and sworn or certified copies of the underlying contracts at issue. Speedo’s opposition, if any, was due January 15, 2021, and the petitioner’s reply, if any, was due January 21, 2021.

The petitioner also had to serve a copy of the order on Speedo and file proof of that service on the docket. The order set filing and briefing requirements; it did not rule on whether the arbitration award should be confirmed.

Disposition

Judge Ronnie Abrams entered the order requiring these additional materials, deadlines, and proof of service. The opinion does not state that the court granted or denied the petition for confirmation.