Episode 1 of this podcast primer for Latin-American practitioners focuses on the intersection between international arbitration and the U.S. courts.  We examine several topics to dispel myths between perception and practice about treatment under New York law or a New York seat, including: (i) the availability/effectiveness of interim relief both in aid of arbitration and to disrupt arbitration; (ii) compelling arbitration against non-signatories; and (iii) post arbitration enforcement, procedural issues and the application of manifest disregard in annulment proceedings.