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Taiwan Construction Disputes: Where International Contractors Lose in Time and Money
Taiwan has spent the last two decades in the shadow of cross-strait politics, often described abroad as a small island under pressure. The AI moment…
Supreme Court Settles the Debate: Can a Losing Party in Arbitration Seek Interim Protection After the Award?
The Supreme Court, in Home Care Retail Marts Private Limited v Haresh N. Sanghavi, 2026 SCC OnLine SC 670 resolved a long-standing conflict amongst…
Dublin expected as the venue for CAS Sports Arbitrations after UEFA Reform
In February 2026, the Union of European Football Associations (“UEFA”) amended its Statutes (being the foundational constitutional document of UEFA)…
Arbitration: Could AI Decide Your Next Dispute?
The AAA’s AI Arbitrator is poised to expand beyond construction disputes. Interested practitioners should learn its workflow, assess which disputes…
Court of Appeal of Trinidad and Tobago upholds set aside of US$126m arbitration award
The Court of Appeal of Trinidad and Tobago has handed down its judgment in National Infrastructure Development Company Limited v Construtora OAS SA…
ABA Opinion 518: A Reaffirmation of Established Ethics Rule; Not a Constraint on Effective Lawyer-Mediators
The American Bar Association recently issued Formal Opinion 518 addressing the ethical obligations of lawyers serving as third-party neutral…
Randy K. Jones, Esq., Joins JAMS in San Diego
San Diego - JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Randy K. Jones, Esq…
Data Centre Arbitration in the Middle East: Navigating Disputes Amid Security Challenges
The Middle East has been undergoing a dramatic transformation in digital infrastructure. As demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence…
MV “Tai Harmony” v Sure Success Steamship S.A
On 28 April 2026, the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa delivered judgment in MV “Tai Harmony” v Sure Success Steamship S.A [2026] ZASCA 60…
AI Ethics: Court Overturns Arbitration Decision
In a bombshell of a case, a Quebec Court recently overturned an arbitration decision based on the arbitrator’s use of generative artificial…
The Ninth Circuit Confirms That Arbitration is Bilateral and Collateral Estoppel Cannot be used to Preclude Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements
The Ninth Circuit addressed a novel procedural question in O’Dell v. Aya Healthcare Servs., Inc., 171 F.4th 1173 (9th Cir. 2026): whether non-mutual…
Choosing the Right Arbitrator: A Practical Guide for Vietnam-Seated Arbitration
Is arbitration only as good as the arbitrator? Undoubtedly. Choosing an arbitrator is therefore one of the most pivotal decisions a party makes in…
How Long is too Long? How Singapore Courts Approach Limitation Periods in Arbitral Award Enforcement
Imagine you have won an arbitration. The Tribunal has ruled in your favour, and the award is in your hands. Yet despite your best efforts, the losing…
Ontario Court Recognizes Dubai Arbitral Award Despite Institutional Shake-Up
In InFrontier AF LP v. Rahmani, the Court of Appeal for Ontario dismissed an appeal from an order enforcing a foreign arbitral award made in Dubai…
Hon. David S. Cohn (Ret.) Joins JAMS in Los Angeles
Riverside, Calif. - JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Hon. David S…
Unfair despite symmetry: court rules mandatory arbitration clauses may be unfair
The Federal Court decision in AghaeiRad v Plus500 is an important development in the application of the unfair contract terms regime, particularly…
Shanahan v. IXL Learning: Ninth Circuit Clarifies Principles of Agency and Ratification in Addressing Non-Signatories’ Obligations to Arbitrate
The Ninth Circuit’s unpublished decision in Shanahan v. IXL Learning, Inc., No. 24-6985, 2026 WL 982855 (9th Cir. Apr. 13, 2026), provides an…
Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle dans le domaine de l’arbitrage
Le fait que des avocats recourent à des outils d’intelligence artificielle générative (l’« IA générative ») pour effectuer du travail juridique de…
20 years in Abu Dhabi | Episode 4 | The ADGM courts and offshore jurisdiction
In this Episode of our Abu Dhabi 20 year anniversary podcast series, we turn to the offshore court system and the jurisdiction of the Abu Dhabi…
An Old Mediation Controversy—Based on Misunderstandings & Overreactions? (In re Caesars Entertainment)
In re Caesars Entertainment is one of the major-and-successful bankruptcy cases in the history of these United States. The Caesars bankruptcy was…
Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 282
The Supreme Court has clarified one of the long running questions arising from the Covid-19 pandemic and the myriad insurance claims for business…
Transportation, Automotive, and Logistics Class Action Review 2026
Duane Morris Takeaway: In an era where the transportation industry underpins global commerce, from last-mile delivery networks to international…
Arbitration and dispute trends in the Gas Sector: enforcement challenges and lessons from recent cases
Commercial conflict and, eventually, formal dispute resolution procedures are fostered by the sheer volume of upstream, m…
Why Institutional Tensions May Accelerate Israeli Companies’ Turn to Arbitration
Beyond security-related challenges, Israel is experiencing a period of pronounced and visible institutional tension, which some describe as a…
CDR in 10 issues: April 2026
Welcome to the second edition of CDR in 10 issues — our bite-sized guide to the top 10 developments currently shaping commercial dispute resolution…
Compulsory small claims mediation update
Compulsory mediation in small claims cases in the County Court has been with us now for almost two years, albeit that the scope of cases has varied…
Cryptocurrency and stablecoin dynamics in France, the US, and beyond - what arbitration practitioners need to know
On Tuesday, 24 March 2026, FRA hosted a panel discussion on the rising prevalence of cryptocurrency disputes and arbitration. This article was…
EU’s 20th sanctions package: sharpening the EU’s arbitration toolkit against retaliatory Russian litigation
On 23 April 2026, the EU adopted its 20th package of economic and financial sanctions targeting Russia, which includes Council Regulation (EU)…
Effective Dispute Resolution: Early Neutral Evaluation in the Post-Churchill Era
“Litigation should be a last resort. As part of a relevant pre-action protocol or this Practice Direction, the parties should consider whether…
Fitness-for-Purpose - Distinguishing Between Condition and Performance in Aged Assets
An offshore field owner alleged that an FPSO contractor failed to provide a fit-for-purpose vessel, citing recurring power outages and processing…