The following excerpt is from Dinosaur Sec. v. Analytics, 2010 NY Slip Op 31849 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2010):
of the judicial forum, with whatever advantages it may offer in the particular case, his actions are then inconsistent with a later claim that only the arbitral forum is satisfactory" (DeSapio v. Kohlmeyer, 35 NY2d 402, 405 [1974]). In case there is an "urgent need" to resolve an issue related to the arbitrable claim, the arbitration clause will not be waived {Stark, 9 NY3d at 66). There is no such need here.
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.