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Hon. Daniel J. Kubasiak (Ret.) Joins JAMS in Chicago
Chicago - JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Hon. Daniel J. Kubasiak…
A New Era of Cross-Border Litigation Efficiency: The 2026 Mainland-Hong Kong Arrangement on Mutual Service of Judicial Documents
The signing of the Arrangement on Mutual Service of Judicial Documents in Civil and Commercial Proceedings between the Mainland and the Hong Kong…
After Nagaraj: Why the India-Singapore Arbitration Corridor Just Got More Valuable
On 25 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India (“Supreme Court”) rendered its decision on Nagaraj V. Mylandla v. PI Opportunities Fund-I, formally…
Применение российскими судами контрсанкций при рассмотрении споров с иностранными компаниями: тематический обзор Верховного Суда РФ
Верховный Суд РФ обобщил правовые позиции, касающиеся толкования и применения специальных экономических мер (далее - "контрсанкции"), установленных…
No Surprises Act Final Rule: Something for Everyone to Love, but Challenges Remain
After more than two and a half years of deliberation, on June 4, 2026, the Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury Departments (the…
Application of counter-sanctions by Russian courts when hearing disputes with foreign companies: review of positions of the Russian Supreme Court
The Russian Supreme Court has issued a summary review of legal positions concerning the interpretation and application of special economic measures…
International Arbitration Filings Continue to Climb
If arbitration filing statistics tell us anything, it’s where business activity and business disputes are headed. Recent filing trends at some of the…
Vietnam pilots the mechanism of waiver agreement of the right to request the setting aside of an arbitral award: what should investors and businesses know?
With the promulgation of Resolution No. 222/2025/QH15 and Decree No. 328/2025/ND-CP, the Vietnamese legal system has, for the first time, formally…
The 2026 ICC Rules: What Indonesian Businesses Need to Know
The International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) has introduced new Arbitration Rules effective from 1 June 2026 (the “2026 ICC Rules”), replacing the…
The House settlement at one year: Taking stock and looking forward
One year after the landmark House settlement reshaped the college sports landscape, institutions are still navigating its far-reaching implications…
Virginia’s 2026 employment law overhaul: What employers need to know
Virginia’s 2026 legislative session produced significant employment law reforms that expand worker rights and protections, including new wage and…
Việt Nam thí điểm cơ chế thỏa thuận từ bỏ quyền yêu cầu hủy phán quyết trọng tài: Nhà đầu tư và doanh nghiệp cần biết gì?
Với việc ban hành Nghị quyết số 222/2025/QH15 và Nghị định số 328/2025/NĐ-CP, lần đầu tiên hệ thống pháp luật Việt Nam chính thức ghi nhận cơ chế…
Quy tắc tố tụng trọng tài viac 2026 - những thay đổi đáng chú ý viac Arbitration Rules 2026 - notable changes
Việc ban hành Quy tắc Tố tụng Trọng tài 2026 của Trung tâm Trọng tài Quốc tế Việt Nam (“VIAC”) (“Quy tắc VIAC 2026”) có hiệu lực kể từ ngày…
适用中国法的“双刃剑”：跨境交易中不可忽视的法律风险
在“一带一路”倡议下，中国企业常约定涉外合同适用中国法以掌握主动，但这隐藏多重风险。域外裁判机构可能因缺少实际联系或受当地强制性规范约束而排除中国法…
Should we use early neutral evaluation more?
In our latest article for Construction Law's ADR series, we consider whether the little used, neutral evaluation technique should be considered more…
International Arbitration: Quebec Court of Appeal Reaffirms the Broad Interpretation of Arbitration Agreements
A recent decision by the Quebec Court of Appeal (Court of Appeal) in Avalin Group FZE c. Lauzon — Planchers de bois exclusifs Inc. (available in…
Arbitration Update: Universiti Malaya v ESA Jurutera Perunding Sdn Bhd: Federal Court Clarifies "Step in the Proceedings" under section 10 of the Arbitration Act 2005
In Universiti Malaya v ESA Jurutera Perunding Sdn Bhd [2026] MLJU 2093, the Federal Court affirmed the Court of Appeal's decision and clarified what…
Shield or Sword? Pre-Emptive Non-Recognition of Awards in Germany and England
Can an award debtor against which an award has been rendered at the seat of arbitration, seek a declaration of non-recognition of the award in…
English Court of Appeal rules that signing the New York Convention does not waive state immunity from adjudication
Yesterday, the Court of Appeal in England handed down a significant judgment on the question of the enforcement of arbitral awards against sovereign…
German Disputes Bites - Arbitration vs Litigation: choosing the right forum for enforcement
In domestic disputes, many businesses understandably focus on familiarity, cost, or appeal rights. In cross-border disputes, the centre of gravity…
English Court of Appeal Confirms: Ratification of the New York Convention Does Not Waive Sovereign Immunity
The English Court of Appeal has now delivered its highly anticipated judgment in CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd & Ors v The Republic of India [2026] EWCA…
The settlement of mass claims under the WAMCA
A collective action can be resolved in various ways. In this Insight, we discuss how a collective action under the WAMCA can be settled and which…
Cross-Border Enforceability of Financial Ombudsman Decisions within the European Union
The development of out-of-court dispute resolution mechanisms within the European Union has led to the establishment of specialised bodies tasked…
Arbitration Act 2005: Federal Court Clarifies What Constitutes “Steps in the Proceedings”
A defendant in a civil suit is entitled to seek a stay of proceedings pending reference to arbitration under Section 10(1) of the Arbitration Act 2005…
The Setting Aside of an Arbitral Award Caused by AI “Hallucinations”: A Case Analysis of the Quebec Superior Court’s Decision in ARIHQ c. Santé Québec
On April 22, 2026, the Quebec Superior Court of Canada set aside the arbitral award rendered by arbitrator Michel A. Jeanniot in ARIHQ c. Santé…
What’s changed and why: ICC Rules 2026 with Claudia Salomon
Andrew Tetley and Clément Fouchard sit down with Claudia Salomon, President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, for the insider's…
Hong Kong courts hand down significant arbitration-related decisions
The Hong Kong courts have handed down several significant arbitration-related decisions in the second quarter of 2026. We previously reported on two…
Scrutiny from regulators outside Japan: Challenges for Japanese companies - Episode 12: Attempting to check what competitors are doing when misconduct is identified
Some Japanese companies will downplay the seriousness of misconduct and can even resile from implementing appropriate remedial measures once they…
High Court of Delhi sets aside an arbitral award premised on conjecture and lack of evidence of actual loss under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996
Indian Sugar Exim Corporation Limited (“Petitioner/ISEC”) filed a petition under Section 34 (“Petition”) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act…
Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 289
Under a contract of affreightment, Charterers declared laycan of 12-15 October to load a cargo of fertiliser but owners’ purported nomination of a…