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Monthly Newsletter - September 2026
The Appellant challenged the impugned order passed by the Hon’ble High Court u/s 37(2)(a) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“Act”)…
After the award: trends in arbitration challenges - Middle East
Antonia Birt is joined by special guests Noof Ajaji, director of communications and international cooperation at the Supreme Judicial Council of…
AI and International Arbitration - Watching Brief: AI in legal research and arbitrator selection
The use of AI in the legal industry is increasing substantially. A 2026 survey noted that 92% of legal professionals use at least one AI tool as part…
Irish Courts Warm to Cross-Border Evidence Requests: Ice Cap Adventures Explained
The recent Irish High Court case of Runbuk Inc v Ice Cap Adventures1 highlights a highly effective tool in intellectual property litigation involving…
Second Circuit Holds EFAA Invalidates Arbitration Agreements for All Claims In Cases Involving Sexual Harassment
On September 30, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued its opinion in Diaz-Roa v. Hermes Law, P.C., No. 24-3223-CV, 2026 WL…
AI and International Arbitration - Watching Brief #2: AI in legal research and arbitrator selection
The use of AI in the legal industry is increasing substantially. A 2026 survey noted that 92% of legal professionals use at least one AI tool as part…
ADR as a Strategic Enforcement Mechanism in Tackling Trademark Infringement in Thailand
Trademark enforcement in Thailand has become increasingly challenging. For brand owners, one of the challenges is no longer merely identifying…
California: Stay-or-Pay Agreements, Automated Decisions, Family Leave and Other Employment Law Changes for 2027 + Beyond
Most of California’s new requirements take effect 01.01.27, but the automated decision law takes effect 07.01.28 and certain training…
Singapore High Court limits enforceability of CIETAC emergency arbitrator awards in China-seated arbitrations: Implications and a path forward
The dispute arose from a failed Joint Venture between Zhejiang Crystal-Optech Co Ltd (“COT”), a Chinese-incorporated company, and Moveon…
Finality Has A Home: What Yukos Vs. Russia Means For Enfocrcing Civil Law Seat Judgments In India
On 17 July 2026, the English Commercial Court ruled on three preliminary issues in Yukos Capital Ltd. vs. Russian Federation.[1] The central issue…
PMAC launches public consultation on draft FRAND Guidelines Discussion Paper
The Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) has launched a public consultation on its draft Discussion Paper (Discussion Paper) for the…
Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 298
Energy, Maritime and Infrastructure: English courts display robust stance on Hague-Visby time bars, jurisdiction agreements and adjudication award…
Landmark CAS ruling on pregnancy discrimination — 5 lessons for women’s football
The recent decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in favour of Swedish footballer Maja Göthberg is a significant ruling for women’s…
CPR Panel Surveys a Season of Unanimous Supreme Court Arbitration Rulings, and Looks at the New Term
The CPR Institute's Arbitration Committee hosted a virtual U.S. Supreme Court 2025-2026 Arbitration Round-Up on Thursday, Sept. 24. The program…
What Happens in Lausanne Doesn’t Stay in Lausanne: U.S. Courts, CAS Decisions, and International Arbitration
The underlying dispute concerned a doping charge by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour’s…
Testing Your Arbitration Dispute in a Mock Arbitration
A valuable preparation option for any high-stakes arbitration is the mock arbitration, which serves many of the same purposes as mock trials and jury…
Mega Construction Projects: Early Dispute Planning Matters — So Does Who Decides the Case
Megaprojects rarely fail all at once. Delays accumulate, costs drift, a supplier misses a delivery window, and a disagreement that could have been…
Missed Laycans, Prior Fixtures and the Monroe Obligation: Singapore Arbitration 2/26
Whether an owner’s statement that a vessel cannot meet an agreed laycan amounts to an anticipatory repudiatory breach entitling Charterers to…
Dean J. Zipser, Esq., Joins JAMS in Orange County
JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Dean J. Zipser…
US federal court confirms a foreign arbitral award and enforces contractual post-judgment interest in lieu of the federal statutory rate
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia recently issued a decision in Enka Renewables, LLC v. Georgia, No. 25-cv-00125 (APM)…
AI in arbitration: Germany's missing rulebook is nothing to worry about
If you are looking for specific legislation or institutional guidance to tell you whether artificial intelligence (AI) belongs in your arbitration in…
Forex Litigation UAE: Forums, Evidence, and Recovery Options
A trader may face a blocked withdrawal, disputed profit, unauthorized trade, margin liquidation, or a broker that has stopped responding. The first…
Second Circuit Holds that One Harassment Claim Can Keep the Entire Lawsuit Out of Arbitration Under the EFAA
On September 30, 2026, the Second Circuit (covering New York, Connecticut, and Vermont) held that when an employee’s lawsuit includes a sexual…
The Laws of Arbitration
In 2020, the UK Supreme Court in Enka Insaat Ve Sanayi AS v OOO Insurance Company Chubb (Rev1) [2020] UKSC 38 (09 October 2020)…
Dispute Resolution Clauses - 2 Minute Drafting Tips: Bulletin #10: Addressing the Potential for Non-Parties to be Involved in a Dispute
The purpose of this bulletin, the tenth in our “Dispute Resolution Clauses - Two Minute Drafting Tips” series, is to provide parties involved in…
Court of Appeal of Québec: International Commercial Arbitration Agreement Enforceable Despite Absence of Mandatory Language
On May 12, 2026, the Court of Appeal of Québec released its judgment in Avalin Group FZE v. Lauzon - Planchers de bois exclusifs Inc., 2026 QCCA 651…
Four JAMS Panelists Named 2026 Texas Super Lawyers
Dallas - JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that four JAMS panelists have…
Where there’s a will-related dispute, there’s a way to resolve it
The number of legal disputes over wills has increased significantly in recent years. Disagreements are an almost unavoidable fact of life, but…
All roads lead to...Mediation
The courts have always encouraged parties to explore ways to settle their differences. Indeed it is front and centre at Rule 1.1(1) of the Civil…
境内公司仲裁败诉后，海外关联实体会被直接执行吗？——以英国法下的独立法律主体抗辩与执行路径为视角
随着中国企业持续通过海外子公司开展投资、融资和经营活动，仲裁裁决的跨境承认与执行也越来越多地与集团化资产结构交叉。…