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Federal election energy policies: could a new east coast gas policy trigger foreign investor claims?
With the public focus on cost-of-living pressures dominating the political cycle, energy costs and energy security have become key topics of…
PRC Employment Case Law Commentary (2) - When a Favor Turns Risky: Social security Contributions and "Shadow Employee" Disputes
In the previous publication (see Case 1 link), we analyzed how even a written employment contract bearing an official company seal may not…
PRC Employment Case Law Commentary (1) - Employment Contract Only Could Not Establish Employment Relationship
In labor disputes, a written employment contract is often seen as the most straightforward and compelling evidence of an employment relationship…
Commodities in Focus weekly - Issue 123
On 16 November 2018, Chugga Chugg Pty Ltd ("Chugga Chugg"), an SPV controlled by the Australian billionaire, Mr Brett Blundy, the Claimant in these…
Part I: Benefits and risks of the use of AI in arbitration
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators has recently released its "2025 Guideline on the Use of AI in Arbitration" (the Guidelines). Split into four…
Judicial Recognition of Partial Awards: The BVI Court’s Ruling in Global/Gerald v CNG
In 2020, CNG sought to transfer its shares in SIL to an affiliated company. However, Global/Gerald, exercising its right of first refusal under the…
Commercial Court Report reveals sustained rise in arbitration applications
The English courts have recently published the Commercial Court Report for 2023-24 (the Report).1 The Report provides an overview of the caseload of…
Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in China
Effective cross-border enforcement turns on the availability of judicial decisions to ensure the realisation and practical value of decisions even…
Web Summit Litigation Puts Shareholder Oppression Claims in the Spotlight
The Web Summit litigation has put the spotlight on shareholder oppression - a complex and often misunderstood area of company law. In this article…
Arbitration Reform: A Perspective from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) has embarked on major reformations to develop its legal system to enable the provision of effective Alternative…
JAMS Foundation Recognizes Justice Center of Atlanta
Irvine, Calif - The JAMS Foundation is pleased to present the 17th annual Warren Knight Distinguished Service Award to Justice Center of Atlanta…
SPRING CLEANING: Have You “Cleaned Up” Your Arbitration Agreement?
On April 8, 2025, the Third Appellate District Court of Appeal published a decision denying an employer’s motion to compel arbitration. The question…
Not the Whole Enchilada
The United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals resolved a dispute involving a "Store Door Distributor Agreement" (SDDA), which included an…
Esha Kamboj's journey from private practice to public service
Esha Kamboj, attorney-advisor for Asia-Pacific with the U.S. Department of Commerce's Commercial Law Development Program, joins Rebeca Mosquera to…
Florida Appellate Court Calls Audible: Agency Principles Bind Sport Spectator to Arbitration Agreement in Electronic Ticket She Never Saw
On April 9, 2025, a Florida appellate court addressed whether a football game spectator had to arbitrate her claims under the terms of a ticket she…
How do different jurisdictions approach arbitration in family disputes?
Family arbitration is a form of non-court dispute resolution (NCDR) that generally mimics the structure of court proceedings. In this article…
Communication series part 3: Avoiding a perception of impartiality in arbitrations
Given that arbitrations take place in private, arbitral rules are important to maintain the fairness of the process, and ensure that parties are not…
The Appointment Tug-of-War: Exploring the Overlap Between MSMED Act 2006 and Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (“MSMED Act”) was enacted to facilitate the promotion and development of micro and…
Reconciling Conflict in Arbitration Clause and Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause
Arbitration jurisprudence in India continues to vacillate when it comes to the interplay between exclusive jurisdiction clause and arbitration clause…
War Series: Trump’s Tariffs and How US Businesses Can Challenge Foreign Retaliatory Tariffs Under Bilateral Investment Treaties
In Light of the April 2, 2025, Executive Order on Reciprocal Tariffs On April 2, 2025, President Trump signed the Executive Order titled…
What impact, if any, will the new Arbitration Act have on the construction industry?
The Arbitration Act 2025 gained Royal Assent on 24 February 2025 and introduces significant changes to the arbitration framework in England and Wales…
The Arbitration Act 2025: Key reforms and their impact on international arbitration in the UK
The Arbitration Act 2025: Key reforms and their impact on international arbitration in the UK 1 The Arbitration Act 2025: Key reforms and their…
Mistake No. 10 of the Top 10 Horrible, No-Good Mistakes Construction Lawyers Make: Not Treating Your Arbitrator Like Santa
I have practiced law for 40 years with the vast majority as a “construction” lawyer. I have seen great… and bad… construction lawyering, both when…
Court proceedings deemed offside: English High Court stays court proceedings against former Chelsea FC club director in favour of arbitration
In Alrubie v Chelsea Football Club Ltd & Anor [2025] EWHC 541 (Comm), Marina Granovskaia (Granovskaia), a former director and employee of Chelsea…
Steven J. Kaplan, Esq., Joins JAMS in Century City
Century City, Calif. - JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that…
L’achèvement du contrat a trait à l’exécution du travail, et non à l’état des comptes
Au cours de la dernière année, plusieurs parties ont présenté des demandes de révision judiciaire de la décision d’un arbitre à la Cour divisionnaire…
Writing Persuasive Closing Briefs
Writing a strong closing brief is one of the most important steps in the arbitration process. The final submission to the arbitrator offers counsel…
Court ordered mediation in IP disputes
The High Court recently exercised new powers to compel mediation in a trade mark dispute between Superdry and Manchester City Football Club (DKH…
Confidential binding offers: how to comply with the procedural requirements in Spain
One of the alternative dispute resolution procedures (ADRs) contemplated in Organic Law 1/2025 is the so-called "confidential binding offer". This…
The Performance Review Episode 30: Arbitration Agreements - What, Why, and How
Brian B. Kelly and Michael Wertheim discuss changes in California’s employment arbitration landscape and its integration with federal law. (Plus…