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Thursday, March 20, 2025 8:00 PM

Dispute Resolution Journal: Volume 78, Number 5

What happens when two parties enter into a valid and binding Arbitration agreement, but the arbitral institution they named In that agreement is…

Thursday, March 20, 2025 8:00 PM

Paddle Manufacturer in a Pickle: First Game to Plaintiffs in Consumer Protection Suit over Allegedly Mislabeled Pickleball Paddles

Sport Squad, Inc. (“Sport Squad”), a pickleball paddle manufacturer, has found itself in a pickle after a Florida district court allowed various…

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 8:00 PM

다단계 분쟁해결 절차에서 중재절차의 선행요건을 충족하지 않을 경우 - 법적 함의와 주의점

다단계 분쟁해결 조항(multi-tier dispute resolution clause)이란, 중재(혹은 소송) 절차를 개시하기 전에 당사자 간의 협상, 조정, 전문가 결정 등 대체적인 분쟁해결 절차를 미리 거치도록 하는 조항입니다. 이러한 대체적인 분쟁해결 절차는…

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 8:00 PM

Key changes introduced by the Arbitration Act 2025: (6) Clarifying the courts’ powers in support of arbitral proceedings

In this final article in our series on the Act, we explore two key updates introduced by the Act: (1) the expansion of English courts’ powers to…

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 8:00 PM

The art of interpretation in dispute resolution: Lessons from BDW Trading v Ardmore Construction

As a construction professional, I am certain that you have by now come across the judgment in BDW Trading Limited v Ardmore Construction Limited…

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 8:00 PM

Power Play: Pull the Plug on Parallel District Court Litigation, ITC Investigation

The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction, explaining that the district court should have immediately issued a…

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 8:00 PM

Arbitration Act 2025 enacted in England and Wales

Following a review and consultation process led by the Law Commission, the Arbitration Act 2025 (the ‘2025 Act’) amending the Arbitration Act 1996…

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 8:00 PM

Making Arbitration More Efficient Is the Responsibility of All Participants

The arbitral procedure shall provide a fair and efficient process for resolving a dispute, and it should be conducted in a manner that avoids…

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 8:00 PM

Law No. (2) of 2025: A New DIFC Courts Law

A transformative new law, Law No. (2) of 2025, issued by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has brought about extens…

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 8:00 PM

The Power of Choice: How Flexibility in Arbitration Drives Better Outcomes

Arbitration is often chosen as an alternative to litigation because it can be more efficient and cost-effective, as well as tailored to the needs of…

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 8:00 PM

Law and War: Anti-enforcement injunction against Russian Astreinte Orders

Russia’s response to sanctions imposed following its invasion of Ukraine in 2014 and 2022 has resulted in a stand-off between the Russian and English…

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 8:00 PM

HK Court relies on deemed service clause to dismiss a setting-aside application to enforce an arbitral award

In CC v AC [2025] HKCFI 855 (Date of Decision: 27 February 2025), the Hong Kong Court of First Instance (“Court”) dismissed an application to set…

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 8:00 PM

Court of Appeal touches on relationship between arbitration and comity

The New Zealand Court of Appeal (the Court) has provided commentary on how New Zealand courts should evaluate dispute resolution clauses. The…

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 8:00 PM

Third-Party Beneficiary Required to Arbitrate

After a catastrophic turbine failure at an Algerian power plant, insurers acting as subrogees of the plant’s owner, Shariket Kahraba Hadjret En Nouss…

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 8:00 PM

Understanding the 2025 BANI Rules: Key Changes and Their Impact

Badan Arbitrase Nasional Indonesia ("BANI") has published its 2025 Rules and Procedures. These updated rules introduce significant changes that could…

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 8:00 PM

Domicile of an Arbitral Award -What Does and What Does Not Influence It

The distinction between a domestic and a foreign arbitral award is important because it affects the recognition, enforcement, and legal remedies…

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 8:00 PM

Court of Appeal rules no automatic right of appeal without express reservation in arbitration agreement

On 18 March 2016, Afrasia Bank Limited (the Respondent) deposited USD 7.5 million (the Fixed Deposit Sum) with Chase Bank Kenya Limited (Chase Bank)…

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 8:00 PM

Federal Court applies Higher Threshold Test for Fortuna Injunctions in Winding Up Cases involving Arbitration Agreements

The Federal Court appeal in V Medical Services M Sdn Bhd v Swissray Asia Healthcare Co Ltd (Civil Appeal No. 02(f)-1-02/2024(W)) concerned the legal…

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 8:00 PM

Bringing Together Multiple Perspectives to Reach Effective Settlements

In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Lynn Duryee (Ret.) and Rebekah Ratliff, CCLS, discuss the concept and application of co-mediation, where two…

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 8:00 PM

Royal Assent for the Arbitration Act 2025

On 24 February 2025 the Arbitration Act 2025 received Royal Assent. The completion of the Act's legislative journey marks the end of a lengthy…

Monday, March 17, 2025 8:00 PM

UK Supreme Court makes landmark decision on anti-suit injunctions in support of foreign arbitration

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has held that the English courts have jurisdiction to grant anti-suit injunctions in support of…

Monday, March 17, 2025 8:00 PM

Key changes introduced by the Arbitration Act 2025: (5) Arbitrators’ immunity and duty of disclosure

In order to safeguard London’s position as one of the world’s leading arbitral centres, the Arbitration Act 2025 (the Act) takes a two-pronged…

Monday, March 17, 2025 8:00 PM

Successful Section 68 challenge to arbitral award - twice in a blue moon?

In Republic of Kazakhstan v World Wide Minerals Ltd and others [2025] EWHC 452 (Comm) (28 February 2025), the English Commercial Court allowed a…

Monday, March 17, 2025 8:00 PM

Arbitration Act 2025 | Part 3: What did not change?

The Arbitration Act 2025 (“2025 Act”) introduces some important changes to the arbitration framework in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, while…

Monday, March 17, 2025 8:00 PM

PRC Arbitration Law aims for modernisation: Updated draft submitted for legislative review

An updated draft revised Arbitration Law has been released and submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress for review. This…

Monday, March 17, 2025 8:00 PM

Commercial Disputes Weekly - Issue 238

Over 800 supporters of Liverpool Football Club brought claims for damages in respect of injuries they allegedly sustained on 28 May 2022 at the UEFA…

Monday, March 17, 2025 8:00 PM

The Arbitration Agreement in Vietnam

A well-drafted arbitration agreement is the foundation of effective dispute resolution. What makes an arbitration agreement valid? How do Vietnamese…

Monday, March 17, 2025 8:00 PM

An Overview of ARIAS US Arbitration

As Chinese insurance companies expand their overseas operations, the frequency of insurance disputes in foreign jurisdictions has also increased. In…

Sunday, March 16, 2025 8:00 PM

Discourse: defining roles and selection criteria for arbitrators and mediators in the integration of multiple dispute resolution methods

In dispute resolution, arbitrators and mediators always serve as “neutral parties” and “key facilitators” in the resolusion process. However, with…

Sunday, March 16, 2025 8:00 PM

Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Mainland China

Mainland China’s integration into global commerce has necessitated a robust framework for recognizing and enforcing foreign arbitral awards. As a…

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