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The extended reach of the law: obtaining evidence from Australian witnesses for foreign civil proceedings
A recent decision of the New South Wales Supreme Court offers a reminder of the procedures available in Australia to support foreign civil
Eleventh Circuit holds tort claims are within scope of arbitration clause; Panama Convention provides exclusive grounds for vacating arbitral award
Earth Science, Tech, Inc. (“Earth Science”), a Florida-based distributor of cannobidoil (“CBD”)-rich hemp-oil products in the United States
Arbitrating disputes in pharmaceutical, life sciences and healthcare sector during COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 is putting tremendous strain on the life sciences and healthcare sector. Disputes may be more disruptive than usual during this time, not
Bär & Karrer Elects New Partners and Counsel
Bär & Karrer is pleased to announce the election of Cinzia Catelli, Laura Widmer and Dr. Pascal Hachem to the firm's partnership
English Court of Appeal Clarifies Test for Governing Law of Arbitration Agreements
In April 2020 and following an inconsistent approach by the English courts to the question of which law governs an arbitration agreement, the English
Why "lit to arb" should be welcomed to avoid pandemic delays
Much has been written in recent months about the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on ongoing court cases, both domestically and internationally. Of
Hon. Mitchell H. Kaplan (Ret.) Joins JAMS in Boston
JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce the addition of Hon
Australia ratifies the Mauritius convention on transparency in investor-state arbitration
Australia has reinforced its commitment to improving the global investment environment with the ratification of the United Nations Convention on
Who Decides Who Decides? The Third Circuit Addresses the “Queen of All Threshold Issues” in Arbitration Law
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently addressed what’s been called the “queen of all threshold issues” in arbitration law: does a
Del. District Court (Third Circuit) Again Holds That 28 U.S.C. 1782 Does Not Apply Vis-à-vis Foreign Commercial Arbitrations.
Congress long ago generously provided for American judicial assistance in obtaining discovery in the United States “for use in a proceeding in a
Achmea“-Verfahren: das Rechtsprechungsmonopol des EuGH und der Anfang vom Ende der Handelsschiedsgerichtsbarkeit?
Der EuGH hat mit Urteil vom 6. März 2018 entschieden, dass eine Schiedsklausel in einem internationalen Investitionsschutzabkommen zwischen
Employee Arbitration Award Stands Despite Arbitrators’ Alleged Misinterpretation of the Contract
The Eleventh Circuit refused to vacate an employee’s arbitration award for nearly $4 million for wrongful termination based on the employer’s claim
WAX tokens: Amendments to arbitration provisions still govern disputes
On August 13, the United States District Court for the Central District of California issued a stay of proceedings pending arbitration in the case of
Are Arbitration Clauses a Good Option for Your Family Business?
Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution for parties to resolve their grievances outside of the courtroom. Arbitration is
Supreme Court of India settles law relating to Limitation to enforce Foreign awards in India
By way of a recent Judgment dated 16th September 2020 in the matter of Vedanta Supreme Court of India settled the law relating to limitation to
The Knowledge Series on Investment Arbitration
<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Date</strong>: 25 September 2020, Friday</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Time</strong>: 4pm - 6pm (IST)</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Register to hear from global practitioners of investment arbitration and discuss:</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Approach to investment treaty planning ― the dos and don’ts</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">How to assess a treaty's investor-state dispute settlement provision</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">How to ensure that an investor and their investment are covered by an investment treaty</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Role of the abuse of process doctrine</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Importance of treaty planning in ensuring that the award is enforceable</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">FTI Consulting and Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration are jointly presenting the series. The knowledge partners for this session are Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co and Clifford Chance.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Speakers:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Dr Crina Baltag, Senior Lecturer International Arbitration, Stockholm University</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Gaetan Verhoosel, Partner, Three Crowns LLP</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Nicholas Lingard, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Rishab Gupta, Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">J. Romesh Weeramantry, Foreign Legal Consultant, Clifford Chance</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p>
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British Columbia Modernizes Its Arbitration Act
Arbitration is often chosen in the belief that it will lead to a faster, more informal and confidential process for reaching a binding
Australia: Essential Toolkit for Resolving Disputes
Expert determination is a form of ADR that is increasing in popularity. Expert determination can be a fast and cost effective way of
Take Five Steps to Ensure Better Remote Mediations
The current COVID-19 crisis has forced businesses and their counsel to undertake remote mediations. The cost savings, convenience, and expedited
Recent Decisions Spotlight Arbitration Agreements in Online Delivery Service Terms and Conditions
The global pandemic has brought about countless changes, including, for many households, increased reliance on online retail and delivery services
Who Done It?: Royal Seas Cruises to Face Bench Trial on Issue of Arbitrability After Plaintiff Denies Visiting Website
Not only have courts been undertaking a decidedly careful review of website terms and layouts before enforcing clauses, they continue to credit claims
How investment treaties can protect foreign investments against state action
Crude oil exporting countries are facing challenging times, with the energy markets on which they rely for their export revenues in turmoil. For many
Virtual Hearings: HKIAC Releases Guidelines to Encourage Embracing the New Normal
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed how society operates and people live, as people adapt their habits for the new normal. A similar shift is
PRC court clarifies enforcement of Mainland award made by foreign institution
On 6 August 2020, Guangzhou Intermediate People’s Court made a civil ruling that an arbitral award made in Guangzhou by the ICC should be regarded as
SICC upholds arbitral awards despite tribunal errors and foreign illegality
In a recent judgment from the Singapore International Commercial Court (“SICC”), the International Judge refused an application to set aside several
New Government Legislation Programme: Industry & Sector Specific Breakdown Autumn 2020
The Government Legislation Programme for the Autumn session has been published. The Cabinet has approved 30 new bills for p
Hon. Mark H. Pierce (Ret.) Joins JAMS in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley - JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce the addition
Mass. Superior Court Affirms Mutual Request for Attorneys’ Fees in Arbitration Can Provide Requisite Legal Basis for Award of Fees
The Massachusetts Superior Court, Business Litigation Session, recently denied a broker-dealer’s motion to vacate a Financial Industry Regulatory
Yargıtay: Konusu Parasal Olmayan Talepler ile Birlikte Açılan Tazminat Davalarında Arabuluculuk Dava Şartı Değildir
Yargıtay 11. Hukuk Dairesi, alacak ve tazminat talepli ticari davalar açısından zorunlu arabuluculuğun, “davaların yığılması” durumunun meydana