April 2010
The dangers of limiting the scope of an adjudication
Adjudication News / 30 April 2010
Where a payment is sought then this brings into the scope of the adjudication any legitimate set-off or counterclaim (subject to the question of withholding notices). The case principally highlights the danger of seeking to ring-fence part of a dispute...
The dangers of limiting the scope of an adjudication
Adjudication News / 30 April 2010
Where a payment is sought then this brings into the scope of the adjudication any legitimate set-off or counterclaim (subject to the question of withholding notices). The case principally highlights the danger of seeking to ring-fence part of a dispute...
The dangers of limiting the scope of an adjudication
Adjudication News / 30 April 2010
Where a payment is sought then this brings into the scope of the adjudication any legitimate set-off or counterclaim (subject to the question of withholding notices). The case principally highlights the danger of seeking to ring-fence part of a dispute...
The dangers of limiting the scope of an adjudication
Adjudication News / 30 April 2010
Where a payment is sought then this brings into the scope of the adjudication any legitimate set-off or counterclaim (subject to the question of withholding notices). The case principally highlights the danger of seeking to ring-fence part of a dispute...
In praise of doing less: adjudication scheme - Building.co.uk
Adjudication News / 30 April 2010
Your building contract, your architect's contract, and your labour-only putter-upperer contract must, shall, will contain a pukka adjudication clause. ......
ICSID arbitration confidentiality
Arbitration News / 28 April 2010
n the case of Giovanna a Beccara & ors v Argentina (ICSID Case No ARB/07/05) - Procedural Order No 3 (Confidentiality Order) of 27 January 2010, contrary to the claimants' request for a broad confidentiality order, the ICSID Tribunal in...
ICSID arbitration confidentiality
Arbitration News / 28 April 2010
n the case of Giovanna a Beccara & ors v Argentina (ICSID Case No ARB/07/05) - Procedural Order No 3 (Confidentiality Order) of 27 January 2010, contrary to the claimants' request for a broad confidentiality order, the ICSID Tribunal in...
ICSID arbitration confidentiality
Arbitration News / 28 April 2010
n the case of Giovanna a Beccara & ors v Argentina (ICSID Case No ARB/07/05) - Procedural Order No 3 (Confidentiality Order) of 27 January 2010, contrary to the claimants' request for a broad confidentiality order, the ICSID Tribunal in...
ICSID arbitration confidentiality
Arbitration News / 28 April 2010
n the case of Giovanna a Beccara & ors v Argentina (ICSID Case No ARB/07/05) - Procedural Order No 3 (Confidentiality Order) of 27 January 2010, contrary to the claimants' request for a broad confidentiality order, the ICSID Tribunal in...
Arbitration is complementary to the courts
CIArb in the Press / 28 April 2010
A letter to the Financial Times from CIArb in defence of international arbitration....
GGF’s customer conciliation scheme
CIArb in the Press / 28 April 2010
Being a member of the GGF not only benefits window and door companies, it also benefits their customers. This has always been the case, but the Federation has recently launched a leaflet, aimed at domestic consumers, explaining what services are...
Ruling May Fuel Battle Over Class Arbitration - Law.com
Arbitration News / 28 April 2010
The US Supreme Court likely ignited an intense battle in state and federal courts with its decision Tuesday that class arbitration may not be imposed on ......
Ruling May Fuel Battle Over Class Arbitration - Law.com
Arbitration News / 28 April 2010
The US Supreme Court likely ignited an intense battle in state and federal courts with its decision Tuesday that class arbitration may not be imposed on ......
Ruling May Fuel Battle Over Class Arbitration - Law.com
Arbitration News / 28 April 2010
The US Supreme Court likely ignited an intense battle in state and federal courts with its decision Tuesday that class arbitration may not be imposed on ......
Ruling May Fuel Battle Over Class Arbitration - Law.com
Arbitration News / 28 April 2010
The US Supreme Court likely ignited an intense battle in state and federal courts with its decision Tuesday that class arbitration may not be imposed on ......
There Is No Error in Judicial Review of Some Arbitration Awards
Arbitration News / 28 April 2010
There Is No Error in Judicial Review of Some Arbitration Awards Courts have often addressed the enforceability of arbitration agreements and the reviewability of awards issued under those agreements. Courts generally refuse to review an arbitrator's legal and factual findings,...
There Is No Error in Judicial Review of Some Arbitration Awards
Arbitration News / 28 April 2010
There Is No Error in Judicial Review of Some Arbitration Awards Courts have often addressed the enforceability of arbitration agreements and the reviewability of awards issued under those agreements. Courts generally refuse to review an arbitrator's legal and factual findings,...
There Is No Error in Judicial Review of Some Arbitration Awards
Arbitration News / 28 April 2010
There Is No Error in Judicial Review of Some Arbitration Awards Courts have often addressed the enforceability of arbitration agreements and the reviewability of awards issued under those agreements. Courts generally refuse to review an arbitrator's legal and factual findings,...
There Is No Error in Judicial Review of Some Arbitration Awards
Arbitration News / 28 April 2010
There Is No Error in Judicial Review of Some Arbitration Awards Courts have often addressed the enforceability of arbitration agreements and the reviewability of awards issued under those agreements. Courts generally refuse to review an arbitrator's legal and factual findings,...
Could mediation be the answer to a hung parliament?
Mediation News / 28 April 2010
Proponents and practitioners of mediation often have an evangelical belief in its ability to bring about resolution to even the most intractable disputes. In a recent press release from CEDR (the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution), its chief executive Karl...
Could mediation be the answer to a hung parliament?
Mediation News / 28 April 2010
Proponents and practitioners of mediation often have an evangelical belief in its ability to bring about resolution to even the most intractable disputes. In a recent press release from CEDR (the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution), its chief executive Karl...
Could mediation be the answer to a hung parliament?
Mediation News / 28 April 2010
Proponents and practitioners of mediation often have an evangelical belief in its ability to bring about resolution to even the most intractable disputes. In a recent press release from CEDR (the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution), its chief executive Karl...
Could mediation be the answer to a hung parliament?
Mediation News / 28 April 2010
Proponents and practitioners of mediation often have an evangelical belief in its ability to bring about resolution to even the most intractable disputes. In a recent press release from CEDR (the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution), its chief executive Karl...
Pan American files for arbitration against Bolivia - Reuters India
Arbitration News / 28 April 2010
LA PAZ, April 27 (Reuters) - Argentine-based energy firm Pan American Energy has filed a case for arbitration against Bolivia at a World Bank tribunal over ......
Pan American files for arbitration against Bolivia - Reuters India
Arbitration News / 28 April 2010
LA PAZ, April 27 (Reuters) - Argentine-based energy firm Pan American Energy has filed a case for arbitration against Bolivia at a World Bank tribunal over ......
Chrysler seeks to block Colorado auto dealer law - Patriot-News
Arbitration News / 27 April 2010
A total of 418 axed dealers have sought arbitration of the termination decisions in hearings required under federal law. Chrysler already agreed to ......
Chrysler seeks to block Colorado auto dealer law - Patriot-News
Arbitration News / 27 April 2010
A total of 418 axed dealers have sought arbitration of the termination decisions in hearings required under federal law. Chrysler already agreed to ......
Supreme Court Justices Consider Courts' Role in Arbitration - The American Lawyer
Arbitration News / 27 April 2010
The US Supreme Court's pro-arbitration trend appears intact after oral arguments Monday in a key case asking whether it should be courts or arbitrators ......
Supreme Court Justices Consider Courts' Role in Arbitration - The American Lawyer
Arbitration News / 27 April 2010
The US Supreme Court's pro-arbitration trend appears intact after oral arguments Monday in a key case asking whether it should be courts or arbitrators ......
Supreme Court Justices Consider Courts' Role in Arbitration - The American Lawyer
Arbitration News / 27 April 2010
The US Supreme Court's pro-arbitration trend appears intact after oral arguments Monday in a key case asking whether it should be courts or arbitrators ......
Supreme Court considers role in arbitration
Arbitration News / 27 April 2010
The US Supreme Court's pro-arbitration trend appears intact after oral arguments Monday in a key case asking whether it should be courts or arbitrators ......
Inside the High Court: Justice Breyer and Joe Bananas - The National Law Journal
Arbitration News / 27 April 2010
During arguments Monday in a closely watched arbitration case, Breyer posited a scenario in which a party to a contract, victimized by Mafioso "Joe Bananas ......
The Supreme Court tangles with mandatory arbitration clauses. - Dahlia ... - Slate Magazine
Arbitration News / 27 April 2010
Are mandatory arbitration clauses fair? Antonio Jackson worked at Rent-A-Center in Nevada. ......
The Supreme Court tangles with mandatory arbitration clauses. - Dahlia ... - Slate Magazine
Arbitration News / 27 April 2010
Are mandatory arbitration clauses fair? Antonio Jackson worked at Rent-A-Center in Nevada. ......
Arbitration Wraps In Landmark Hotel Case - NBC 29 News
Arbitration News / 26 April 2010
After a week of arbitration, NBC29 has gotten a peak inside the meetings to solve the Landmark Hotel fight. While the war between Lee Danielson and Halsey ......
Arbitration Wraps In Landmark Hotel Case - NBC 29 News
Arbitration News / 26 April 2010
After a week of arbitration, NBC29 has gotten a peak inside the meetings to solve the Landmark Hotel fight. While the war between Lee Danielson and Halsey ......
Is China Becoming More Open to Foreign Arbitration Institutions?
Arbitration News / 26 April 2010
In previous newsletters we have discussed China's restrictive stance towards foreign arbitration institutions. Where the seat of an arbitration is in mainland China, the Chinese courts have historically been unwilling to recognise or enforce any resulting award unless the arbitration...
Is China Becoming More Open to Foreign Arbitration Institutions?
Arbitration News / 26 April 2010
In previous newsletters we have discussed China's restrictive stance towards foreign arbitration institutions. Where the seat of an arbitration is in mainland China, the Chinese courts have historically been unwilling to recognise or enforce any resulting award unless the arbitration...
Is China Becoming More Open to Foreign Arbitration Institutions?
Arbitration News / 26 April 2010
In previous newsletters we have discussed China's restrictive stance towards foreign arbitration institutions. Where the seat of an arbitration is in mainland China, the Chinese courts have historically been unwilling to recognise or enforce any resulting award unless the arbitration...
Is China Becoming More Open to Foreign Arbitration Institutions?
Arbitration News / 26 April 2010
In previous newsletters we have discussed China's restrictive stance towards foreign arbitration institutions. Where the seat of an arbitration is in mainland China, the Chinese courts have historically been unwilling to recognise or enforce any resulting award unless the arbitration...
UralChem Is Sued for 3.1 Billion Rubles - The Moscow Times
Arbitration News / 25 April 2010
Moscow Arbitration Court spokesman Dmitry Tafintsev said the court received a 1.7 billion ruble lawsuit against UralChem and its unit and will decide within ......
UralChem Is Sued for 3.1 Billion Rubles - The Moscow Times
Arbitration News / 25 April 2010
Moscow Arbitration Court spokesman Dmitry Tafintsev said the court received a 1.7 billion ruble lawsuit against UralChem and its unit and will decide within ......
UK ordered to pay $650 mn to Iran - Aljazeera.com
Arbitration News / 25 April 2010
An arbitration court in The Hague has ordered the British government to refund $650 million to Iran over an outstanding 1970s arms deal. ......
UK ordered to pay $650 mn to Iran - Aljazeera.com
Arbitration News / 25 April 2010
An arbitration court in The Hague has ordered the British government to refund $650 million to Iran over an outstanding 1970s arms deal. ......
Mediation, arbitration distinctly different - Colorado Springs Gazette
Arbitration News / 24 April 2010
This is so even though mediation and arbitration have little in common other than the fact that both belong on a list of what lawyers call alternative ......
Mediation, arbitration distinctly different - Colorado Springs Gazette
Arbitration News / 24 April 2010
This is so even though mediation and arbitration have little in common other than the fact that both belong on a list of what lawyers call alternative ......
How will the Lib Dems jump? Look to their councils - Telegraph.co.uk
Arbitration News / 24 April 2010
... Lib Dem policy is for part-privatisation), the "closing down" of the "industrial welfare state" and compulsory arbitration in industrial disputes. ......
How will the Lib Dems jump? Look to their councils - Telegraph.co.uk
Arbitration News / 24 April 2010
... Lib Dem policy is for part-privatisation), the "closing down" of the "industrial welfare state" and compulsory arbitration in industrial disputes. ......
Iran hits at "impudent" UAE comment in Gulf dispute - Reuters UK
Arbitration News / 24 April 2010
... Iran was rejecting all UAE initiatives to resolve the three-decade-old territorial dispute, either through direct dialogue or international arbitration. ......
Iran hits at "impudent" UAE comment in Gulf dispute - Reuters UK
Arbitration News / 24 April 2010
... Iran was rejecting all UAE initiatives to resolve the three-decade-old territorial dispute, either through direct dialogue or international arbitration. ......
Judge questions legitimacy of DC teacher layoffs - Washington Post
Arbitration News / 24 April 2010
As part of Friday's action, District and union attorneys agreed to postpone arbitration hearings involving laid-off teachers who have filed grievances ......
Judge questions legitimacy of DC teacher layoffs - Washington Post
Arbitration News / 24 April 2010
As part of Friday's action, District and union attorneys agreed to postpone arbitration hearings involving laid-off teachers who have filed grievances ......
Contractors pursue Serepisos - Stuff.co.nz
Adjudication News / 23 April 2010
Wellington's Metro Glass manager, John Christian, said he was in the middle of an adjudication process trying to recover what he said his company was owed ......
Contractors pursue Serepisos - Stuff.co.nz
Adjudication News / 23 April 2010
Wellington's Metro Glass manager, John Christian, said he was in the middle of an adjudication process trying to recover what he said his company was owed ......
Connected Asia Pacific - April 2010
Arbitration News / 23 April 2010
Includes: NZ-Australia Apples dispute – urgency for a negotiated outcome? / Negotiations held in Wellington on Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), text released on 22 April 2010 / New Zealand-Hong Kong CEP signed 29 March 2010 / Expanded TPP negotiations begin;...
Connected Asia Pacific - April 2010
Arbitration News / 23 April 2010
Includes: NZ-Australia Apples dispute – urgency for a negotiated outcome? / Negotiations held in Wellington on Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), text released on 22 April 2010 / New Zealand-Hong Kong CEP signed 29 March 2010 / Expanded TPP negotiations begin;...
Connected Asia Pacific - April 2010
Arbitration News / 23 April 2010
Includes: NZ-Australia Apples dispute – urgency for a negotiated outcome? / Negotiations held in Wellington on Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), text released on 22 April 2010 / New Zealand-Hong Kong CEP signed 29 March 2010 / Expanded TPP negotiations begin;...
Connected Asia Pacific - April 2010
Arbitration News / 23 April 2010
Includes: NZ-Australia Apples dispute – urgency for a negotiated outcome? / Negotiations held in Wellington on Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), text released on 22 April 2010 / New Zealand-Hong Kong CEP signed 29 March 2010 / Expanded TPP negotiations begin;...
Top spot for arbitrator Joe
CIArb in the Press / 23 April 2010
GREYSTONES man Joe Behan has been elected world president of the 12,000-strong Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) for the year 2010....
Legal update: To what extent are Adjudication Determinations under the Building ¬and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 1999 (NSW) subject to Judicial Review?
Adjudication News / 23 April 2010
A recent decision of the High Court has potentially wide-ranging effects on the ability of parties to seek the Supreme Court's assistance to set aside unfavourable determinations made under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW)....
To what extent are Adjudication Determinations under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 1999 (NSW) subject to Judicial Review?
Adjudication News / 23 April 2010
A recent decision of the High Court has potentially wide-ranging effects on the ability of parties to seek the Supreme Court's assistance to set aside unfavourable determinations made under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW)....
To what extent are Adjudication Determinations under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 1999 (NSW) subject to Judicial Review?
Adjudication News / 23 April 2010
A recent decision of the High Court has potentially wide-ranging effects on the ability of parties to seek the Supreme Court's assistance to set aside unfavourable determinations made under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW)...
To what extent are Adjudication Determinations under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 1999 (NSW) subject to Judicial Review?
Adjudication News / 23 April 2010
A recent decision of the High Court has potentially wide-ranging effects on the ability of parties to seek the Supreme Court's assistance to set aside unfavourable determinations made under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW)...
Adjudicator favours Claimant’s Submission over Respondent’s: Not bad faith, just bad luck - 23 Apr 2010
Adjudication News / 23 April 2010
A recent case reinforces the view that progress payment applications for adjudication under the BCIPA are an interim measure to resolve disputed progress claims, but allow for further civil proceedings should the parties pursue their contractual rights....
Adjudicator favours Claimant’s Submission over Respondent’s: Not bad faith, just bad luck - 23 Apr 2010
Adjudication News / 23 April 2010
A recent case reinforces the view that progress payment applications for adjudication under the BCIPA are an interim measure to resolve disputed progress claims, but allow for further civil proceedings should the parties pursue their contractual rights....
Adjudicator favours Claimant’s Submission over Respondent’s: Not bad faith, just bad luck - 23 Apr 2010
Adjudication News / 23 April 2010
A recent case reinforces the view that progress payment applications for adjudication under the BCIPA are an interim measure to resolve disputed progress claims, but allow for further civil proceedings should the parties pursue their contractual rights....
Adjudicator favours Claimant’s Submission over Respondent’s: Not bad faith, just bad luck - 23 Apr 2010
Adjudication News / 23 April 2010
A recent case reinforces the view that progress payment applications for adjudication under the BCIPA are an interim measure to resolve disputed progress claims, but allow for further civil proceedings should the parties pursue their contractual rights....
Loss of national courts' clout fuels rise in arbitration
Arbitration News / 22 April 2010
Loss of national courts' clout fuels rise in arbitration Michael Davison and Jerome Finnis legalweek The interim awards in the multibillion-dollar arbitrations brought by Yukos shareholders against the Russian Federation have sparked a debate in some sectors about whether international...
Loss of national courts' clout fuels rise in arbitration
Arbitration News / 22 April 2010
Loss of national courts' clout fuels rise in arbitration Michael Davison and Jerome Finnis legalweek The interim awards in the multibillion-dollar arbitrations brought by Yukos shareholders against the Russian Federation have sparked a debate in some sectors about whether international...
Loss of national courts' clout fuels rise in arbitration
Arbitration News / 22 April 2010
Loss of national courts' clout fuels rise in arbitration Michael Davison and Jerome Finnis legalweek The interim awards in the multibillion-dollar arbitrations brought by Yukos shareholders against the Russian Federation have sparked a debate in some sectors about whether international...
Loss of national courts' clout fuels rise in arbitration
Arbitration News / 22 April 2010
Loss of national courts' clout fuels rise in arbitration Michael Davison and Jerome Finnis legalweek The interim awards in the multibillion-dollar arbitrations brought by Yukos shareholders against the Russian Federation have sparked a debate in some sectors about whether international...
Tolent clauses go and other Construction Act avoidance devices at risk
Adjudication News / 21 April 2010
Last week the Technology and Construction Court declared Tolent clauses to be non-compliant with the Construction Act. The clauses are so-called after the case ten years ago that said they were in fact Act-compliant. In that case there was a...
Tolent clauses go and other Construction Act avoidance devices at risk
Adjudication News / 21 April 2010
Last week the Technology and Construction Court declared Tolent clauses to be non-compliant with the Construction Act. The clauses are so-called after the case ten years ago that said they were in fact Act-compliant. In that case there was a...
Tolent clauses go and other Construction Act avoidance devices at risk
Adjudication News / 21 April 2010
Last week the Technology and Construction Court declared Tolent clauses to be non-compliant with the Construction Act. The clauses are so-called after the case ten years ago that said they were in fact Act-compliant. In that case there was a...
Arbitration honour for an Irishman
CIArb in the Press / 21 April 2010
A top world position in alternative dispute resolution has gone to Irishman Joe Behan, who has been elected world president of the 12,000-strong Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) for 2010. An engineer by training, Mr Behan heads up the...
Twilight seminar - 22/04/2010
CIArb in the Press / 21 April 2010
Organiser: Centre for Construction Innovation Contact email: emma.looskin@ccinw.com Twilight seminar The event will look at the nature of sustainability, the scale of the problem and the conflict that arises for construction. It will consider the role of...
City Council must put an end to indefensible firefighter raise - Boston Globe
Arbitration News / 21 April 2010
The firefighters and the Menino administration were deadlocked in their labor negotiations last year when the matter went to binding arbitration. ......
City Council must put an end to indefensible firefighter raise - Boston Globe
Arbitration News / 21 April 2010
The firefighters and the Menino administration were deadlocked in their labor negotiations last year when the matter went to binding arbitration. ......
Court rules in favour of former GM dealers - Toronto Star
Arbitration News / 21 April 2010
An Ontario court has dismissed an application by General Motors of Canada Ltd. that would move a fight with dealers to individual binding arbitration ......
Court rules in favour of former GM dealers - Toronto Star
Arbitration News / 21 April 2010
An Ontario court has dismissed an application by General Motors of Canada Ltd. that would move a fight with dealers to individual binding arbitration ......
Tolent clauses go and other Construction Act avoidance devices at risk
Adjudication News / 21 April 2010
Last week the Technology and Construction Court declared Tolent clauses to be non-compliant with the Construction Act. The clauses are so-called after the case ten years ago that said they were in fact Act-compliant. In that case there was a...
Arbitrator: Drug testing, pay raise for firefighters - WHDH-TV
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
BOSTON -- A state arbitration panel has worked out a deal that calls for Boston firefighters to receive a pay raise over four years as long as they submit ......
Arbitrator: Drug testing, pay raise for firefighters - WHDH-TV
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
BOSTON -- A state arbitration panel has worked out a deal that calls for Boston firefighters to receive a pay raise over four years as long as they submit ......
Government shows pattern of stalling, doctors say - St. John's Telegram
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA) asked for binding arbitration in early March but has had no written response. ......
Government shows pattern of stalling, doctors say - St. John's Telegram
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA) asked for binding arbitration in early March but has had no written response. ......
Latin America Group news - Issue 4
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
In issue we talk about Brazil as an increasingly popular seat for arbitration. The Executive Director of Alta, Alex de Gunten, writes on the State of the Latin America and Caribbean airline industry and Humphrey Douglas talks about wind energy...
Arbitration, mediation or court - how to resolve commission or other disputes
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
We are often asked for advice with regards to commission claims and claims in relation to defects to properties. This article provides a short overview of alternative routes to settle such claims....
Reasoning in arbitral awards – a differing standard
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
The VSC set aside the arbitrators' award on the basis that it failed to disclose adequate reasons which amounted to an error of law on the face of the award. The VSC also found that the arbitrators were guilty of...
The Arbiter - April 2010
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
Includes: The Curious Case of the 15 Professors — Claims Against Russia Under the Energy Charter Treaty / Contractual Interpretation — A Fresh Perspective? / A Tale of Faith, Powers and Sanctions — Reflections on ReliaStar/ Arbitration in the Middle...
Arbitration, mediation or court - how to resolve commission or other disputes
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
We are often asked for advice with regards to commission claims and claims in relation to defects to properties. This article provides a short overview of alternative routes to settle such claims....
Reasoning in arbitral awards – a differing standard
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
The VSC set aside the arbitrators' award on the basis that it failed to disclose adequate reasons which amounted to an error of law on the face of the award. The VSC also found that the arbitrators were guilty of...
The Arbiter - April 2010
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
Includes: The Curious Case of the 15 Professors — Claims Against Russia Under the Energy Charter Treaty / Contractual Interpretation — A Fresh Perspective? / A Tale of Faith, Powers and Sanctions — Reflections on ReliaStar/ Arbitration in the Middle...
Latin America Group news - Issue 4
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
In issue we talk about Brazil as an increasingly popular seat for arbitration. The Executive Director of Alta, Alex de Gunten, writes on the State of the Latin America and Caribbean airline industry and Humphrey Douglas talks about wind energy...
Arbitration, mediation or court - how to resolve commission or other disputes
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
We are often asked for advice with regards to commission claims and claims in relation to defects to properties. This article provides a short overview of alternative routes to settle such claims....
Reasoning in arbitral awards – a differing standard
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
In 2006, in the context of a large arbitration concerning a royalty agreement and the production of hydrocarbons, the Victorian Supreme Court (VSC) was asked to consider the implications of requiring arbitrators to "include in the award a statement of...
The Arbiter - April 2010
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
Includes: The Curious Case of the 15 Professors — Claims Against Russia Under the Energy Charter Treaty / Contractual Interpretation — A Fresh Perspective? / A Tale of Faith, Powers and Sanctions — Reflections on ReliaStar/ Arbitration in the Middle...
Latin America Group news - Issue 4
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
In issue we talk about Brazil as an increasingly popular seat for arbitration. The Executive Director of Alta, Alex de Gunten, writes on the State of the Latin America and Caribbean airline industry and Humphrey Douglas talks about wind energy...
Arbitration, mediation or court - how to resolve commission or other disputes
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
We are often asked for advice with regards to commission claims and claims in relation to defects to properties. This article provides a short overview of alternative routes to settle such claims....
Reasoning in arbitral awards – a differing standard
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
In 2006, in the context of a large arbitration concerning a royalty agreement and the production of hydrocarbons, the Victorian Supreme Court (VSC) was asked to consider the implications of requiring arbitrators to "include in the award a statement of...
The Arbiter - April 2010
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
Includes: The Curious Case of the 15 Professors — Claims Against Russia Under the Energy Charter Treaty / Contractual Interpretation — A Fresh Perspective? / A Tale of Faith, Powers and Sanctions — Reflections on ReliaStar/ Arbitration in the Middle...
Latin America Group news - Issue 4
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
In issue we talk about Brazil as an increasingly popular seat for arbitration. The Executive Director of Alta, Alex de Gunten, writes on the State of the Latin America and Caribbean airline industry and Humphrey Douglas talks about wind energy...
Vedanta sets sights on Anglo's zinc business - GroundReport
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
An arbitration is underway in London . “Mr Agarwal sees something more than us,” said a senior executive in a rival firm who lost the bid for Sesa Goa....
Sishen serves claim to hasten arbitration - Times LIVE
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
Sishen Iron Ore Company - owned by Kumba Iron Ore - has served a statement of claim on ArcelorMittal SA in order to speed up an arbitration process. ......
Sishen serves claim to hasten arbitration - Times LIVE
Arbitration News / 20 April 2010
Sishen Iron Ore Company - owned by Kumba Iron Ore - has served a statement of claim on ArcelorMittal SA in order to speed up an arbitration process. ......
All we are saying is: give peace a chance - Times Online
Mediation News / 19 April 2010
NVC is a mediation tool developed in the 1960s by Marshall Rosenberg, a US clinical psychologist and founder of the Centre for Nonviolent Communication. ......
All we are saying is: give peace a chance - Times Online
Mediation News / 19 April 2010
NVC is a mediation tool developed in the 1960s by Marshall Rosenberg, a US clinical psychologist and founder of the Centre for Nonviolent Communication. ......
Days of leaving issues on the field are over, says David Gallop - The Australian
Mediation News / 19 April 2010
It is understood one of the reasons Hannant was reluctant to press ahead with the matter was that it would have required him to attend mediation, ......
The End of Oil Basins - NSW Rekindles Love Affair with Arbitration - Corporate Risk and Insurance Update
Arbitration News / 19 April 2010
In 2008 the Victorian Court of Appeal handed down a judgment that arguably equated the arbitral tribunal’s duty to give reasons under the uniform Commercial Arbitration Acts with that of a judge (Oil Basins Ltd v BHP Billiton Ltd [2007]...
The End of Oil Basins - NSW Rekindles Love Affair with Arbitration - Corporate Risk and Insurance Update
Arbitration News / 19 April 2010
In 2008 the Victorian Court of Appeal handed down a judgment that arguably equated the arbitral tribunal’s duty to give reasons under the uniform Commercial Arbitration Acts with that of a judge (Oil Basins Ltd v BHP Billiton Ltd [2007]...
The End of Oil Basins - NSW Rekindles Love Affair with Arbitration - Corporate Risk and Insurance Update
Arbitration News / 19 April 2010
In 2008 the Victorian Court of Appeal handed down a judgment that arguably equated the arbitral tribunal’s duty to give reasons under the uniform Commercial Arbitration Acts with that of a judge (Oil Basins Ltd v BHP Billiton Ltd [2007]...
The End of Oil Basins - NSW Rekindles Love Affair with Arbitration - Corporate Risk and Insurance Update
Arbitration News / 19 April 2010
In 2008 the Victorian Court of Appeal handed down a judgment that arguably equated the arbitral tribunal’s duty to give reasons under the uniform Commercial Arbitration Acts with that of a judge (Oil Basins Ltd v BHP Billiton Ltd [2007]...
Farimex Calls Off Telenor Lawsuit - The Moscow Times
Arbitration News / 19 April 2010
A federal arbitration court in Tyumen dismissed a decision from a lower court in Omsk, which had ruled in favor of Farimex Products on fining Telenor $1.7 ......
Ecuador Demands Oil Revenue - Wall Street Journal
Arbitration News / 19 April 2010
The new draft contract prevents private companies from using the option of international arbitration at the World Bank's International Center for Settlement ......
Irda tells postal dept to fall in line, triggers row - Economic Times
Mediation News / 19 April 2010
A rattled finance ministry, which is already locked in a high-profile mediation effort to resolve a row between the IRDA and Securities and Exchange Board ......
Irda tells postal dept to fall in line, triggers row - Economic Times
Mediation News / 19 April 2010
A rattled finance ministry, which is already locked in a high-profile mediation effort to resolve a row between the IRDA and Securities and Exchange Board ......
Vodacom may opt for buyout to end dispute - Times LIVE
Arbitration News / 18 April 2010
A dispute between them on how to fund Vodacom Congo further is headed for international arbitration. Vodacom corporate affairs chief Bob Collymore raised ......
Vodacom may opt for buyout to end dispute - Times LIVE
Arbitration News / 18 April 2010
A dispute between them on how to fund Vodacom Congo further is headed for international arbitration. Vodacom corporate affairs chief Bob Collymore raised ......
Poor drafting of arbitration law leads to many interpretations - Business Standard
Arbitration News / 18 April 2010
This is not the first occasion that the government has proposed to amend the existing law on arbitration. Based on the UNICITRAL model and aimed at ......
Poor drafting of arbitration law leads to many interpretations - Business Standard
Arbitration News / 18 April 2010
This is not the first occasion that the government has proposed to amend the existing law on arbitration. Based on the UNICITRAL model and aimed at ......
SABC has two weeks to wrap up news probe - Times LIVE
Mediation News / 18 April 2010
The SABC has been given two weeks by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to conclude its investigation into suspended TV news ......
SABC has two weeks to wrap up news probe - Times LIVE
Mediation News / 18 April 2010
The SABC has been given two weeks by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to conclude its investigation into suspended TV news ......
$17K condo fine leaves dog owner barking mad - Edmonton Journal
Arbitration News / 16 April 2010
The Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association and Nanaimo MLA Leonard Krog said the situation shows why an independent arbitration system is needed to ......
$17K condo fine leaves dog owner barking mad - Edmonton Journal
Arbitration News / 16 April 2010
The Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association and Nanaimo MLA Leonard Krog said the situation shows why an independent arbitration system is needed to ......
Coach Cable Wants to Settle Matters Outside of Court - NBC Bay Area
Arbitration News / 16 April 2010
League bylaws say disputes between coaches should go to arbitration in front of the commissioner. Hanson accused Cable of attacking him during a training ......
Former Minister: more detailed research needed before land law changes - The Tribune
Adjudication News / 16 April 2010
... said that the government would be creating a Land Adjudication Bill to permit the certification of fee simple title to generation and commonage land. ......
Former Minister: more detailed research needed before land law changes - The Tribune
Adjudication News / 16 April 2010
... said that the government would be creating a Land Adjudication Bill to permit the certification of fee simple title to generation and commonage land. ......
University, Met Council reach agreement - Minnesota Daily
Mediation News / 16 April 2010
The University of Minnesota and the Metropolitan Council struck a deal in mediation late last night granting the council temporary easements ......
Council pays out over toxic waste birth defects - Independent
Mediation News / 16 April 2010
"But the mediation went well this week and now we're here. "This is closure, it means we can move on with our lives. We know what happened and we know why ......
Council pays out over toxic waste birth defects - Independent
Mediation News / 16 April 2010
"But the mediation went well this week and now we're here. "This is closure, it means we can move on with our lives. We know what happened and we know why ......
The Bar Councils' charge sheet against Seth Nthai - Politicsweb
Arbitration News / 16 April 2010
The claimants in the arbitration proceedings are seeking recourse on the basis of two bilateral investment treaties concluded between Italy and South Africa ......
The Bar Councils' charge sheet against Seth Nthai - Politicsweb
Arbitration News / 16 April 2010
The claimants in the arbitration proceedings are seeking recourse on the basis of two bilateral investment treaties concluded between Italy and South Africa ......
E-Discovery Threatens to 'Litigize' Arbitration
CIArb in the Press / 16 April 2010
Most international commercial arbitrations avoid U.S.-style discovery. Depositions are rare and discovery generally is limited by comparison to domestic arbitration proceedings. Typically, parties produce they believe will support their claims or...
Cable's attempt to force arbitration reveals possible flaw in Hanson's contract - ProFootballTalk
Arbitration News / 16 April 2010
Per the report, a copy of Hanson's contract was attached to Cable's paperwork in support of an order compelling arbitration. The contract states that Hanson ......
E-Discovery Threatens to 'Litigize' Arbitration - Law.com
Arbitration News / 16 April 2010
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators issued its "Protocol for E-Disclosure in Arbitration" in October 2008. The protocol's purpose is to focus early ......
E-Discovery Threatens to 'Litigize' Arbitration - Law.com
Arbitration News / 16 April 2010
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators issued its "Protocol for E-Disclosure in Arbitration" in October 2008. The protocol's purpose is to focus early ......
E-Discovery Threatens to 'Litigize' Arbitration - Law.com
Arbitration News / 16 April 2010
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators issued its "Protocol for E-Disclosure in Arbitration" in October 2008. The protocol's purpose is to focus early ......
E-Discovery Threatens to 'Litigize' Arbitration - Law.com
Arbitration News / 16 April 2010
Depositions are rare and document discovery generally is limited by comparison to domestic arbitration proceedings. Typically, parties produce documents ......
E-Discovery Threatens to 'Litigize' Arbitration - Law.com
Arbitration News / 16 April 2010
Depositions are rare and document discovery generally is limited by comparison to domestic arbitration proceedings. Typically, parties produce documents ......
Investor Wins First Auction Rate Securities Arbitration in Banc of America ... - MarketWatch (press release)
Arbitration News / 15 April 2010
In the first arbitration decided against Banc of America Securities arising out of the sale of auction rate securities to institutional investors, ......
Ohio Chrysler dealer gets first arbitration hearing in US - WKYC-TV
Arbitration News / 15 April 2010
LaTourette said 58 Ohio dealer cases are scheduled for arbitration hearings by June 14, and two others will be after June 14. Eight others are on hold. ......
Ohio Chrysler dealer gets first arbitration hearing in US - WKYC-TV
Arbitration News / 15 April 2010
LaTourette said 58 Ohio dealer cases are scheduled for arbitration hearings by June 14, and two others will be after June 14. Eight others are on hold. ......
Ohio Chrysler dealer gets first arbitration hearing in US - WKYC-TV
Arbitration News / 15 April 2010
LaTourette said 58 Ohio dealer cases are scheduled for arbitration hearings by June 14, and two others will be after June 14. Eight others are on hold. ......
Ohio Chrysler dealer gets first arbitration hearing in US - WKYC-TV
Arbitration News / 15 April 2010
LaTourette said 58 Ohio dealer cases are scheduled for arbitration hearings by June 14, and two others will be after June 14. Eight others are on hold. ......
CIArb and University of Salamanca launch new ADR course in Spain
CIArb News / 15 April 2010
In response to the growing demand for alternative dispute resolution in Latin America, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) has joined forces with the General Foundation of the University of Salamanca in Spain...
CIArb y la Universidad de Salamanca imparten nuevo programa en ADR en España
CIArb News / 15 April 2010
En respuesta a la creciente demanda relacionada con la utilización...
Mediation centres opened in Delhi - Press Trust of India
Mediation News / 15 April 2010
New Delhi, Apr 15 (PTI) In an initiative aimed at ensuring timely and responsive justice, Delhi Government today launched a 'mediation and conciliation' ......
Mediation centres opened in Delhi - Press Trust of India
Mediation News / 15 April 2010
New Delhi, Apr 15 (PTI) In an initiative aimed at ensuring timely and responsive justice, Delhi Government today launched a 'mediation and conciliation' ......
Smart Consumer: Sailing in choppy waters? Then it's good to talk
CIArb in the Press / 15 April 2010
Bernard from Cork purchased a sports boat from a UK trader for 13,400 in 2006. After the first outing, water was coming on board and an extensive report was carried out which found the boat to be unseaworthy. The company...
Azerbaijan 'not satisfied' with USA's Karabakh mediation - News.Az
Mediation News / 15 April 2010
A senior Azerbaijani official has accused the USA of supporting Armenia and backed Turkey's position on Karabakh. 'The United States often takes a ......
Azerbaijan 'not satisfied' with USA's Karabakh mediation - News.Az
Mediation News / 15 April 2010
A senior Azerbaijani official has accused the USA of supporting Armenia and backed Turkey's position on Karabakh. 'The United States often takes a ......
Federal mediators tell American Airlines, two unions to keep talking - Fort Worth Star Telegram
Mediation News / 15 April 2010
That's what the National Mediation Board told American Airlines and two of its unions this week. Although no mediated negotiation sessions ......
Federal mediators tell American Airlines, two unions to keep talking - Fort Worth Star Telegram
Mediation News / 15 April 2010
That's what the National Mediation Board told American Airlines and two of its unions this week. Although no mediated negotiation sessions ......
Maryland bill provides foreclosure mediation for homeowners - Washington Post
Mediation News / 15 April 2010
The Maryland General Assembly this week approved a mediation program that will give homeowners a chance to meet with lenders and an administrative law judge ......
Civil Mediation Council to consult on training standards - Law Gazette
Mediation News / 15 April 2010
The Civil Mediation Council (CMC) is to consult on the introduction of minimum training standards for mediators to combat 'cowboy operations'. ......
Civil Mediation Council to consult on training standards - Law Gazette
Mediation News / 15 April 2010
The Civil Mediation Council (CMC) is to consult on the introduction of minimum training standards for mediators to combat 'cowboy operations'. ......
Civil Mediation Council to consult on training standards - Law Gazette
Mediation News / 15 April 2010
The Civil Mediation Council (CMC) is to consult on the introduction of minimum training standards for mediators to combat 'cowboy operations'. ......
Civil Mediation Council to consult on training standards - Law Gazette
Mediation News / 15 April 2010
The Civil Mediation Council (CMC) is to consult on the introduction of minimum training standards for mediators to combat 'cowboy operations'. ......
Final round of Balco stake sale arbitration next week - Business Standard
Arbitration News / 14 April 2010
Arbitration on sale of the residual government stake in Bharat Aluminium Company (Balco) has reached the final lap, in the hearing by a bench of three ......
Final round of Balco stake sale arbitration next week - Business Standard
Arbitration News / 14 April 2010
Arbitration on sale of the residual government stake in Bharat Aluminium Company (Balco) has reached the final lap, in the hearing by a bench of three ......
Take part in the 2010 International Arbitration Survey
Arbitration News / 14 April 2010
Corporate counsel are invited to take part in a ground-breaking global study of corporate attitudes and practices in international arbitration....
Construction Act: consultation on amending the Scheme starts
Adjudication News / 14 April 2010
Last November, Part 8 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 enacted changes to the Construction Act. The changes will only affect construction contracts entered into after Part 8 comes into force. (For an overview of the...
Construction Act: consultation on amending the Scheme starts
Adjudication News / 14 April 2010
Last November, Part 8 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 enacted changes to the Construction Act. The changes will only affect construction contracts entered into after Part 8 comes into force. Part 8 will only come...
Construction Act: consultation on amending the Scheme starts
Adjudication News / 14 April 2010
Last November, Part 8 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 enacted changes to the Construction Act. The changes will only affect construction contracts entered into after Part 8 comes into force. Part 8 will only come...
Construction Act: consultation on amending the Scheme starts
Adjudication News / 14 April 2010
Last November, Part 8 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 enacted changes to the Construction Act. The changes will only affect construction contracts entered into after Part 8 comes into force. (For an overview of the...
Render Unto Caesar No More? The use of investment arbitration to challenge taxation measures
Arbitration News / 14 April 2010
The right to raise revenue through taxation is a sovereign right of the state. Disputes concerning taxes traditionally have been resolved before the national courts of the sovereign state that levied the tax (e.g., the U.S. Tax Court)....
Enforcement Procedures And Rules in U.S. Courts
Arbitration News / 14 April 2010
In the Global marketplace, international business relationships and resulting disputes have become increasingly commonplace. As a result, a growing number of parties engaged in international commerce have resorted to arbitration governed by international treaty to resolve such disputes. In light...
Render Unto Caesar No More? The use of investment arbitration to challenge taxation measures
Arbitration News / 14 April 2010
The right to raise revenue through taxation is a sovereign right of the state. Disputes concerning taxes traditionally have been resolved before the national courts of the sovereign state that levied the tax (e.g., the U.S. Tax Court)....
Enforcement Procedures And Rules in U.S. Courts
Arbitration News / 14 April 2010
In the Global marketplace, international business relationships and resulting disputes have become increasingly commonplace. As a result, a growing number of parties engaged in international commerce have resorted to arbitration governed by international treaty to resolve such disputes. In light...
Render Unto Caesar No More? The use of investment arbitration to challenge taxation measures
Arbitration News / 14 April 2010
The right to raise revenue through taxation is a sovereign right of the state. Disputes concerning taxes traditionally have been resolved before the national courts of the sovereign state that levied the tax (e.g., the U.S. Tax Court)....
Enforcement Procedures And Rules in U.S. Courts
Arbitration News / 14 April 2010
In the Global marketplace, international business relationships and resulting disputes have become increasingly commonplace. As a result, a growing number of parties engaged in international commerce have resorted to arbitration governed by international treaty to resolve such disputes. In light...
Render Unto Caesar No More? The use of investment arbitration to challenge taxation measures
Arbitration News / 14 April 2010
The right to raise revenue through taxation is a sovereign right of the state. Disputes concerning taxes traditionally have been resolved before the national courts of the sovereign state that levied the tax (e.g., the U.S. Tax Court)....
Enforcement Procedures And Rules in U.S. Courts
Arbitration News / 14 April 2010
In the Global marketplace, international business relationships and resulting disputes have become increasingly commonplace. As a result, a growing number of parties engaged in international commerce have resorted to arbitration governed by international treaty to resolve such disputes. In light...
In Short
CIArb in the Press / 14 April 2010
A round-up of other commercial property news in brief 75% off five-acre Athlone site A five-acre commercial site in Athlone, Co Westmeath, which had a selling price of ?5m in 2006 but did not change hands, is back on the...
Mass industrial action at Swedish paper mills - Morning Star Online
Mediation News / 13 April 2010
The union and Employers' Industry Association met a three-panel paper industry mediation board, but SP rejected the offer of a 22-month agreement with a 0.9 ......
Mass industrial action at Swedish paper mills - Morning Star Online
Mediation News / 13 April 2010
The union and Employers' Industry Association met a three-panel paper industry mediation board, but SP rejected the offer of a 22-month agreement with a 0.9 ......
Conservative manifesto promise to 'rebuild confidence' in justice system - Law Gazette
Mediation News / 13 April 2010
It says the party will review family law in order to increase the use of mediation when couples break up and look at how best to provide greater access ......
Conservative manifesto promise to 'rebuild confidence' in justice system - Law Gazette
Mediation News / 13 April 2010
It says the party will review family law in order to increase the use of mediation when couples break up and look at how best to provide greater access ......
Conservative manifesto promise to 'rebuild confidence' in justice system - Law Gazette
Mediation News / 13 April 2010
It says the party will review family law in order to increase the use of mediation when couples break up and look at how best to provide greater access ......
Conservative manifesto promise to 'rebuild confidence' in justice system - Law Gazette
Mediation News / 13 April 2010
It says the party will review family law in order to increase the use of mediation when couples break up and look at how best to provide greater access ......
Gordian Runoff v Westport important for the insurance industry and arbitration users in all sectors
Arbitration News / 13 April 2010
The recent case of Gordian Runoff Limited v Westport Insurance Corporation [2010] NSWCA 57 gives arbitration users more confidence as to the finality of arbitral awards by confirming that the grounds for challenging an award are very limited....
Gordian Runoff v Westport important for the insurance industry and arbitration users in all sectors
Arbitration News / 13 April 2010
The recent case of Gordian Runoff Limited v Westport Insurance Corporation [2010] NSWCA 57 gives arbitration users more confidence as to the finality of arbitral awards by confirming that the grounds for challenging an award are very limited....
Gordian Runoff v Westport important for the insurance industry and arbitration users in all sectors
Arbitration News / 13 April 2010
The recent case of Gordian Runoff Limited v Westport Insurance Corporation [2010] NSWCA 57 gives arbitration users more confidence as to the finality of arbitral awards by confirming that the grounds for challenging an award are very limited. It also...
Gordian Runoff v Westport important for the insurance industry and arbitration users in all sectors
Arbitration News / 13 April 2010
The recent case of Gordian Runoff Limited v Westport Insurance Corporation [2010] NSWCA 57 gives arbitration users more confidence as to the finality of arbitral awards by confirming that the grounds for challenging an award are very limited. It also...
toxic dust case mediation begins - BBC News
Mediation News / 13 April 2010
Mediation between a Northamptonshire council and families of children with birth defects is under way, with a decision expected on Friday. ......
toxic dust case mediation begins - BBC News
Mediation News / 13 April 2010
Mediation between a Northamptonshire council and families of children with birth defects is under way, with a decision expected on Friday. ......
Fulbright Releases 2010 International Arbitration Report
Arbitration News / 13 April 2010
Fulbright Releases 2010 International Arbitration Report Download Fulbright's 2010 International Arbitration Report, Issue 1 What's New in Arbitration? Developments, Decisions. The new 2010 International Arbitration Report, Issue 1 from Fulbright’s Arbitration and ADR Practice Group is just out. Courts, arbitration...
Fulbright Releases 2010 International Arbitration Report
Arbitration News / 13 April 2010
Fulbright Releases 2010 International Arbitration Report Download Fulbright's 2010 International Arbitration Report, Issue 1 What's New in Arbitration? Developments, Decisions. The new 2010 International Arbitration Report, Issue 1 from Fulbright’s Arbitration and ADR Practice Group is just out. Courts, arbitration...
Fulbright Releases 2010 International Arbitration Report
Arbitration News / 13 April 2010
Fulbright Releases 2010 International Arbitration Report Download Fulbright's 2010 International Arbitration Report, Issue 1 What's New in Arbitration? Developments, Decisions. The new 2010 International Arbitration Report, Issue 1 from Fulbright’s Arbitration and ADR Practice Group is just out. Courts, arbitration...
Fulbright Releases 2010 International Arbitration Report
Arbitration News / 13 April 2010
Fulbright Releases 2010 International Arbitration Report Download Fulbright's 2010 International Arbitration Report, Issue 1 What's New in Arbitration? Developments, Decisions. The new 2010 International Arbitration Report, Issue 1 from Fulbright’s Arbitration and ADR Practice Group is just out. Courts, arbitration...
Rudd Jnr helps put Australia on arbitration map
Arbitration News / 13 April 2010
Rudd Jnr helps put Australia on arbitration map AUSTRALIA IS firmly on the international arbitration map following a successful international mooting event at which the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration's (ACICA) rules governed. The Willem C Vis International Arbitration...
Rudd Jnr helps put Australia on arbitration map
Arbitration News / 13 April 2010
Rudd Jnr helps put Australia on arbitration map AUSTRALIA IS firmly on the international arbitration map following a successful international mooting event at which the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration's (ACICA) rules governed. The Willem C Vis International Arbitration...
Rudd Jnr helps put Australia on arbitration map
Arbitration News / 13 April 2010
Rudd Jnr helps put Australia on arbitration map AUSTRALIA IS firmly on the international arbitration map following a successful international mooting event at which the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration's (ACICA) rules governed. The Willem C Vis International Arbitration...
Rudd Jnr helps put Australia on arbitration map
Arbitration News / 13 April 2010
Rudd Jnr helps put Australia on arbitration map AUSTRALIA IS firmly on the international arbitration map following a successful international mooting event at which the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration's (ACICA) rules governed. The Willem C Vis International Arbitration...
Kenya: Why Disputing Parties Are Turning to Arbitrators - AllAfrica.com
Arbitration News / 12 April 2010
Arbitration agreements and clauses are becoming more common as people prefer mediation to lengthy court processes. Some contracts are very technical and ......
Kenya: Why Disputing Parties Are Turning to Arbitrators - AllAfrica.com
Arbitration News / 12 April 2010
Arbitration agreements and clauses are becoming more common as people prefer mediation to lengthy court processes. Some contracts are very technical and ......
WIPO to mediate on TV format disputes
Mediation News / 12 April 2010
Trade body the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) will mediate in what it says are frequent disputes over the rights to television formats. It will mediate disputes based on its existing film and media arbitration rules....
WIPO to mediate on TV format disputes
Mediation News / 12 April 2010
Trade body the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) will mediate in what it says are frequent disputes over the rights to television formats. It will mediate disputes based on its existing film and media arbitration rules....
WIPO to mediate on TV format disputes
Mediation News / 12 April 2010
WIPO to mediate on TV format disputes Trade body the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) will mediate in what it says are frequent disputes over the rights to television formats. It will mediate disputes based on its existing film and...
Special Tribunal Related to Dubai World - Arbitration Caims
Arbitration News / 12 April 2010
Tribunal Practice Direction No.1 of 2010 - Arbitration Claims (TPD 001/2010) was issued on 30 March 2010 and came into immediate effect. The Practice Direction states that the Tribunal will respect and enforce arbitration agreements made between Dubai World and/or...
Special Tribunal Related to Dubai World - Arbitration Caims
Arbitration News / 12 April 2010
Tribunal Practice Direction No.1 of 2010 - Arbitration Claims (TPD 001/2010) was issued on 30 March 2010 and came into immediate effect. The Practice Direction states that the Tribunal will respect and enforce arbitration agreements made between Dubai World and/or...
Special Tribunal Related to Dubai World - Arbitration Claims
Arbitration News / 12 April 2010
Tribunal Practice Direction No.1 of 2010 - Arbitration Claims (TPD 001/2010) was issued on 30 March 2010 and came into immediate effect. The Practice Direction states that the Tribunal will respect and enforce arbitration agreements made between Dubai World and/or...
As construction for the 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa draws to a close, all eyes in the construction industry move to Brazil. ...
Adjudication News / 12 April 2010
As construction for the 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa draws to a close, all eyes in the construction industry move to Brazil. In this article, we briefly consider the advantages of using either the Féderation Internationale des Ingéneurs-Conseils...
As construction for the 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa draws to a close, all eyes in the construction industry move to Brazil. ...
Adjudication News / 12 April 2010
As construction for the 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa draws to a close, all eyes in the construction industry move to Brazil. In this article, we briefly consider the advantages of using either the Féderation Internationale des Ingéneurs-Conseils...
All eyes on Brazil 2014
Adjudication News / 12 April 2010
As construction for the 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa draws to a close, all eyes in the construction industry move to Brazil. In this article, we briefly consider the advantages of using either the Féderation Internationale des Ingéneurs-Conseils...
All eyes on Brazil 2014
Adjudication News / 12 April 2010
As construction for the 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa draws to a close, all eyes in the construction industry move to Brazil. In this article, we briefly consider the advantages of using either the Féderation Internationale des Ingéneurs-Conseils...
WIPO to mediate on TV format disputes
Mediation News / 12 April 2010
Trade body the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) will mediate in what it says are frequent disputes over the rights to television formats. It will mediate disputes based on its existing film and media arbitration rules....
Special Tribunal Related to Dubai World - Arbitration Caims
Arbitration News / 12 April 2010
Tribunal Practice Direction No.1 of 2010 - Arbitration Claims (TPD 001/2010) was issued on 30 March 2010 and came into immediate effect. The Practice Direction states that the Tribunal will respect and enforce arbitration agreements made between Dubai World and/or...
New Standard for Enforcing Cost-Sharing Provisions in Arbitration Agreements in New York
Arbitration News / 10 April 2010
The New York Court of Appeals, the States highest court, has announced a new standard for determining the enforceability of a fee-splitting or cost-sharing provision in an arbitration agreement. Matter of Lorraine C. Brady v. The Williams Capital Group,...
Civil Justice Reform: One Year On
Mediation News / 09 April 2010
Contents: Case Management / Statements of truth / Mediation / Sanctioned offers / Conclusion / Coming soon....
Civil Justice Reform: One Year On
Mediation News / 09 April 2010
Contents: Case Management / Statements of truth / Mediation / Sanctioned offers / Conclusion / Coming soon....
Civil Justice Reform: One Year On
Mediation News / 09 April 2010
Contents: Case Management / Statements of truth / Mediation / Sanctioned offers / Conclusion / Coming soon....
Civil Justice Reform: One Year On
Mediation News / 09 April 2010
Contents: Case Management / Statements of truth / Mediation / Sanctioned offers / Conclusion / Coming soon....
Asean Signs Protocol On Dispute Resolution - Bru Direct
Mediation News / 09 April 2010
It provides for a variety of means to settle disagreements, including consultation between parties, mediation, and arbitration. Unresolved disputes can be ......
Asean Signs Protocol On Dispute Resolution - Bru Direct
Mediation News / 09 April 2010
It provides for a variety of means to settle disagreements, including consultation between parties, mediation, and arbitration. Unresolved disputes can be ......
Asean Signs Protocol On Dispute Resolution - Bru Direct
Mediation News / 09 April 2010
It provides for a variety of means to settle disagreements, including consultation between parties, mediation, and arbitration. Unresolved disputes can be ......
Asean Signs Protocol On Dispute Resolution - Bru Direct
Mediation News / 09 April 2010
It provides for a variety of means to settle disagreements, including consultation between parties, mediation, and arbitration. Unresolved disputes can be ......
Austrian Yearbook on International Arbitration - 2010
Arbitration News / 09 April 2010
Optional Jurisdiction Clauses
Arbitration News / 09 April 2010
The Russian courts in a number of judgments upheld the effectiveness of optional jurisdiction clauses in international financing agreements. A standard optional jurisdiction clause usually provides that the creditor has the right to choose courts or arbitration for settlement of...
Should mediation attendees be bound to confidentiality?
Mediation News / 09 April 2010
In Protec, an Australian decision, Professor Brian Cherry had acted as expert on behalf of one party in a three-party piece of litigation. When the first party and the second party settled, Professor Cherry assumed his work for the first...
Optional Jurisdiction Clauses
Arbitration News / 09 April 2010
The Russian courts in a number of judgments upheld the effectiveness of optional jurisdiction clauses in international financing agreements. A standard optional jurisdiction clause usually provides that the creditor has the right to choose courts or arbitration for settlement of...
Austrian Yearbook on International Arbitration - 2010
Arbitration News / 09 April 2010
Should mediation attendees be bound to confidentiality?
Mediation News / 09 April 2010
In Protec, an Australian decision, Professor Brian Cherry had acted as expert on behalf of one party in a three-party piece of litigation. When the first party and the second party settled, Professor Cherry assumed his work for the first...
Optional Jurisdiction Clauses
Arbitration News / 09 April 2010
The Russian courts in a number of judgments upheld the effectiveness of optional jurisdiction clauses in international financing agreements. A standard optional jurisdiction clause usually provides that the creditor has the right to choose courts or arbitration for settlement of...
Austrian Yearbook on International Arbitration - 2010
Arbitration News / 09 April 2010
Should mediation attendees be bound to confidentiality?
Mediation News / 09 April 2010
In Protec, an Australian decision, Professor Brian Cherry had acted as expert on behalf of one party in a three-party piece of litigation. When the first party and the second party settled, Professor Cherry assumed his work for the first...
Should mediation attendees be bound to confidentiality?
Mediation News / 09 April 2010
In Protec, an Australian decision, Professor Brian Cherry had acted as expert on behalf of one party in a three-party piece of litigation. When the first party and the second party settled, Professor Cherry assumed his work for the first...
Optional Jurisdiction Clauses
Arbitration News / 09 April 2010
The Russian courts in a number of judgments upheld the effectiveness of optional jurisdiction clauses in international financing agreements. A standard optional jurisdiction clause usually provides that the creditor has the right to choose courts or arbitration for settlement of...
Austrian Yearbook on International Arbitration - 2010
Arbitration News / 09 April 2010
Canada: Quebec Courts Confirm the Autonomy of Arbitral Procedure - Ogilvy Renault
Arbitration News / 09 April 2010
In two recent cases, the Quebec Superior Court and Court of Appeal have confirmed that parties who are unhappy with the procedural decisions of arbitrators cannot seek to have the courts intervene in order to review those decisions....
Wembley court case firms urged to head for mediation
Mediation News / 07 April 2010
Wembley Stadium firms Multiplex and Mott MacDonald were this week urged to head for mediation to avoid a costly trial to determine who was to blame for construction overruns....
Why holiday complaints are soaring
CIArb in the Press / 07 April 2010
We'll spend more than £25bn on foreign travel this year — but too often our dream break turns into a nightmare. Rip-off: Too many of us have experienced holiday hell WANT TO KNOW MORE? READER OFFERS Don't leave home without:...
Can recourse to expensive arbitration be limited?
Arbitration News / 04 April 2010
Facts In Dolphin Drilling Limited v Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited,(1) which involved an arbitration petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6)(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, it was held, while observing that...
Commercial court enforces optional jurisdiction clause
Arbitration News / 03 April 2010
the Federal Arbitrazh Court of the Moscow District issued a cassation judgment confirming the validity of an optional jurisdiction clause. The approach taken by the arbitrazh (ie, commercial) court in reaching its decision indicates a less formalistic...
New family practice direction promotes mediation
Mediation News / 01 April 2010
A new practice direction that will encourage parties in family proceedings towards mediation comes into force today. The president of the Family Division released the new Private Law Programme practice direction last week, with greater emphasis on...