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The AI Arbitrator from the American Arbitration Association®, Now Available for Commercial Cases
The American Arbitration Association (AAA®), the global leader in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), today announced that it is expanding its AI…
An Investor’s First Look: Vietnam’s International Financial Centre (VIFC)
Vietnam’s International Financial Centre is moving from policy design into implementation. For financial institutions, investment funds, fintech…
CC/Devas v India: English Court of Appeal confirms that ratification of the New York Convention does not amount to a waiver of state immunity
Does a State’s ratification of the New York Convention prevent it from relying on immunity to resist the recognition and enforcement of an investment…
Priority for domestic arbitral institutions under article 86.5(b) of the 2025 construction law: guidance or restriction?
The Construction Law No. 135/2025/QH15 (the “2025 Construction Law”) was passed by the National Assembly on 10 December 2025 and took effect on 1…
Hon. Alan S. Trust (Ret.) Honored With the William L. Norton Jr. Judicial Excellence Award
Recognition highlights distinguished judicial service and contributions to bankruptcy law and education…
フランス民事訴訟法典第 IV 編（仲裁）の改正 ―15 年ぶりの仲裁法大規模改正に向けた第一歩―
来年 1 月 1 日、「仲裁手続の明確化及び現代化に関する諸措置を定める 2026 年 8 月 6 日付デクレ第 2026-741 号（Décret n° 2026-741 du 6 août 2026 portant diverses mesures…
Dubai Arbitration Week 2026: Building Valuable Legal Relationships
Dubai Arbitration Week returns from 9 to 13 November 2026, bringing together lawyers, barristers, experts, General Counsel and arbitral institutions…
Delaware Law Alert | When True-Ups Take Years: How to Keep M&A Purchase Price and Earnout Disputes on the Fast Track and Out of Court
When buyers and sellers agree that an independent accountant will settle disputes over purchase price adjustments (PPAs) and earnouts in M&A…
Business Litigation in the UAE: How a Commercial Dispute Is Taken to Court
For business litigation UAE, identify the forum and procedure before filing. Federal Decree-Law No. 42 of 2022 governs ordinary civil procedure, as…
Ontario Superior Court of Justice removes arbitrator for cross-examining a party’s witnesses
In Atkinsréalis Construction (Pacific) Inc. v. GIP Construction Ontario East Ltd., 2026 ONSC 5666, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice removed an…
Prestige: contractual damages at common law for breach of arbitration agreement
In 2002, the tanker Prestige, carrying 70,000 tonnes of oil, was damaged in a storm and sank off the Spanish coast. The resulting oil spill caused…
Leslie G. Bottomly, Senior Judge, Joins JAMS in Portland
Veteran trial court judge and employment litigator joins JAMS as a mediator, arbitrator, neutral evaluator and court-appointed neutral…
SCC Guide: Arbitrator challenges on grounds of political opinion at the SCC
Geopolitical tensions have fuelled a growing trend of arbitrators facing challenges based on their backgrounds, with increasing weight placed on, e.g…
India's Data Protection Turn and the Future of Arbitral Confidentiality: Lessons from the EU and Singapore
International arbitration is now the preferred mechanism for cross-jurisdictional disputes, driven by its flexibility and adaptability…
Understanding Chinese law on compensatory damages through a comparative analysis of civil and common law jurisdictions
Compensatory damages are the primary remedy for breach of contract in international commercial arbitration. The general objective is to place the…
De Novo or Clear Error? The Seventh Circuit Adopts a New Approach to Reviewing Arbitration Denials
Federal courts of appeals often confront the question of how much deference to give a district court’s decision on appeal. In the arbitration context…
Lawyers in Dubai for Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
A successful court case overseas may still leave a creditor unpaid when the debtor or relevant assets are in the UAE. The next question is how to…
Hong Kong Court Refuses to Enforce Mainland Arbitral Award on Public Policy Grounds
In K v JX [2026] HKCFI 2854, the court granted JX’s application to set aside an Enforcement Order by which K was granted leave to enforce a Mainland…
Terceira turma do superior tribunal de justiça reconhece a jurisdição brasileira para julgar ação anulatória de sentença arbitral estrangeira
Em decisão proferida no dia 6 de outubro de 2026, a Terceira Turma do Superior Tribunal de Justiça reconheceu, por unanimidade, que o Poder…
Dispute Resolution and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Newsletter - Volume 1
The dispute resolution landscape in Nigeria continues to evolve in response to significant judicial pronouncements, regulatory reforms, and changing…
One-Sided, Still Binding: London Court Upholds Unilateral Arbitration Clause
The English Commercial Court has handed down an important judgment that again emphasises why London remains a leading seat for international…
Amendments to the rules for the conduct of proceedings before the commission for conciliation, mediation and arbitration
On 23 October 2026, amended Rules for the Conduct of Proceedings before the CCMA (Rules) were published. The amended Rules introduce important…
Lawyers in Dubai for Arbitral Award Recognition and Enforcement
Winning an arbitration does not itself identify the assets from which an award will be paid. A creditor needs a court procedure suited to the award…
Mass Arbitration: Managing the Risk for Payments and Fintech Companies
In this Episode of Payments Pros, host Carlin McCrory is joined by Justin Weber, a business litigation partner at Troutman Pepper Locke, to discuss…
The Independence of Arbitration Agreements: Examining the Enforceability of Arbitration Clauses Beyond the Articles of Association
Arbitration clauses are frequently incorporated into commercial agreements and corporate documents as mechanisms for resolving disputes without…
How to File a Civil Claim in Dubai: 7 Essential Steps
Civil disputes in Dubai may arise from unpaid debts, contractual breaches, property disagreements, or claims for compensation. Filing a civil claim…
Bifurcation is not a shortcut: Why construction arbitration needs an evidentiary stability test
Construction arbitration bifurcation is often justified on efficiency grounds…
Charles H. Dick, Jr., Esq., Honored With Distinguished Service Award by the California Lawyers Association
Recognition highlights distinguished service and contributions to the advancement of alternative dispute resolution…
Italy: IVASS, Bank of Italy and CONSOB strengthen coordination between financial sector dispute resolution schemes
On 3 November 2026, IVASS announced that it, Banca d’Italia and CONSOB had entered into a new Memorandum of Understanding on alternative dispute…
Leadership & Dispute Resolution
Conflict is not something to manufacture or celebrate. But handled well, it can expose risk, test assumptions and protect the relationships on which…