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Tuesday, October 29, 2024 8:00 PM

AGPLAW Secures Landmark Victory in Complex Shareholder Dispute Arbitration in London

AGPLAW is proud to announce a significant legal victory for our clients, Respondents 1 and 2, in a high-profile arbitration case before the London…

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 8:00 PM

Dr. Sukhsimranjit Singh, Ph.D., Receives Cloke-Millen Peacemaker Award, Serves as Keynote Speaker at Southern California Mediation Association Annual Conference

JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Dr…

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 8:00 PM

The shift towards ADR in English litigation: what does this mean for parties going forward?

From 1 October 2024, following a revision to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), the English courts are now clearly empowered to order parties to engage…

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 8:00 PM

Arbitration Seat Designation: Key Takeaways from the Investcom Ruling Disputes: A Case Study

Investcom Global Limited v PLC Investments Limited & Ors EWHC 2505 (Comm) The recent Commercial Court decision Investcom Global Limited v PLC Limited…

Monday, October 28, 2024 8:00 PM

Toth v. Everly Well, Inc.

On September 25, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued its decision in Toth v. Everly Well, Inc. Socially Aware spoke to…

Monday, October 28, 2024 8:00 PM

SOS Marine Inc v M/V Gentle Seas: Privilege and Confidentiality in Arbitration and Related Proceedings

As described by the Supreme Court of Canada, privilege is a fundamental principle for the administration of justice.[1] Despite its importance…

Monday, October 28, 2024 8:00 PM

Hon. John W. Thornton (Ret.) and Gilbert K. Squires, BCS, Honored With Miami-Dade Bar Circle of Excellence Awards for ADR

JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that John W. Thornton…

Monday, October 28, 2024 8:00 PM

Construction adjudication: The adjudication process

In our first article, we looked at what adjudication is, the types of disputes that can be adjudicated, and reasons to use adjudication. In this…

Monday, October 28, 2024 8:00 PM

Supreme Court Settles the Issue of Extension of the Mandate of an Arbitral Tribunal after Efflux of Time

The Supreme Court of India conclusively resolved the uncertainty associated with the time period for filing an application under Section 29A (4) of…

Monday, October 28, 2024 8:00 PM

Singapore: Successful resolution of IP dispute under WIPO-Singapore ASEAN Mediation Programme

Two parties in the education sector were able to resolve their trademark infringement dispute under the guidance of a helpful mediator…

Sunday, October 27, 2024 8:00 PM

Are mediation agreements in family disputes legally binding?

Mediation can help families in various situations, such as considering options for separating the matrimonial Finances, or the child arrangements…

Sunday, October 27, 2024 8:00 PM

Are we exclusive? Starbucks cannot restrict unionized employees to unionized store

An arbitrator held that Starbucks must maintain its status quo “Borrowing” staffing model at a recently unionized Ontario location, ruling out the…

Sunday, October 27, 2024 8:00 PM

Sarod Arbitration Rules: institutional dysfunction masquerading as party autonomy

Institutional arbitration has been frequently touted as a panacea for the systemic issues plaguing the domestic arbitration regime in India and…

Sunday, October 27, 2024 8:00 PM

Preparing the Mediator: Keys for IP Litigators

Mediation can play a critical role in resolving intellectual property cases. Arming the mediator with key pieces of information in advance of the…

Sunday, October 27, 2024 8:00 PM

Why ADR can be the best option in a defamation dispute

Defamation disputes, particularly in today’s digital landscape, can severely damage both personal and business reputations. Whether it’s a false…

Sunday, October 27, 2024 8:00 PM

The High Court revisits the issue of "mediation privilege" and proposes (obiter) broadening the "without prejudice" exceptions

The High Court has found a party to a settlement agreement reached at mediation liable for misrepresentation and breach of the agreement, where it…

Sunday, October 27, 2024 8:00 PM

Latin America Dispute Resolution Update - The Latest Developments in Cross-Border Disputes Involving the US and Latin America

In May 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an important ruling on the “gateway” issue of whether a court or an Arbitral Tribunal will decide if a…

Thursday, October 24, 2024 8:00 PM

Global Perspectives on Employment Disputes: Key Lessons From Cross-Border Cases

Navigating employment disputes across Borders presents unique challenges for employers and employees alike. Legal frameworks, cultural sensitivities…

Thursday, October 24, 2024 8:00 PM

Strategic Arbitration Clause Design: A Multinational Perspective on Navigating Disputes in China, Hong Kong, and Singapore

For multinational companies, the Asia-Pacific region presents a vibrant landscape of opportunities intertwined with the chal…

Thursday, October 24, 2024 8:00 PM

War Series: Recent Submarine Cable Attacks, the 1923 Cuba Submarine Arbitration, and Business Considerations

The global digital infrastructure relies heavily on a vast network of submarine cables, which carry approximately 95% of international data traffic…

Thursday, October 24, 2024 8:00 PM

Legal developments in construction law: October 2024- Could an expert determination clause be a one-stop dispute resolution process?

In Fiona Trust and Holding Corpn v Privalov Lord Hoffmann said that the construction of an arbitration clause should start on the assumption that the…

Thursday, October 24, 2024 8:00 PM

Arbitration: Hong Kong Court Granted Anti-Suit Injunction to Restrain Breach of an Arbitration Agreement

In Bank A v Bank B [2024] HKCFI 2529, the Honourable Madam Justice Mimmie Chan re-examined the applicable legal principles for granting an anti-suit…

Thursday, October 24, 2024 8:00 PM

23 JAMS Neutrals Recognized by Who’s Who Legal for Commercial Mediation

JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that 23 JAMS…

Thursday, October 24, 2024 8:00 PM

Supreme Court of NSW Enforces Adjudicator’s Money Order Amid Ongoing Arbitration

The recent decision in Martinus Rail Pty Ltd v Qube RE Services (No 2) Pty Ltd (No 2) [2024] NSWSC 1223 sheds light on the complex interplay between…

Thursday, October 24, 2024 8:00 PM

Manchester City v the Premier League - Manchester City's challenge of the Premier League's APT Rules

Amidst the Disciplinary proceedings referred to an Independent Commission by the Premier League (the "League") in respect of alleged breaches by…

Thursday, October 24, 2024 8:00 PM

No fruit from the poisonous tree - The Bavarian Highest Regional Court declines recognition of a cost award rendered in an intra-EU investor-state arbitration

In a recent decision (order of 13 September 2024 - 11 Sch 146/23), the Bavarian Highest Regional Court (BayOblG) ruled on the recognition of an…

Thursday, October 24, 2024 8:00 PM

Don’t Put the Cart Before the Horse

Parties that have agreed to arbitrate certain disputes often disagree about whether a particular claim falls within their agreement to arbitrate, and…

Thursday, October 24, 2024 8:00 PM

Enforcing interim measures in the DIFC

1. The DIFC Courts are renowned for their wide enforcement jurisdiction and pro-enforcement approach. Until 2023, however, the DIFC Courts' position…

Thursday, October 24, 2024 8:00 PM

The DIFC Courts, the Dubai Courts and the Conflict of Jurisdiction Tribunal - A Case Study

In a landmark judgment, Justice Rene Le Miere of the DIFC Court of First Instance has given the first reasoned opinion on the effect of Decree No. 29…

Thursday, October 24, 2024 8:00 PM

Supreme Court of British Columbia Overturns Arbitrator’s Decision Due to Procedural Unfairness

October 25, 2024 In the recent decision by the Supreme Court of British Columbia Niroei v Bushell, the court delved into the critical issue of…

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