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Thursday, October 31, 2024 8:00 PM

Remedies available in local courts on enforcement orders and judgements of the DIFC courts

1. The United Arab Emirates ("UAE") is a federation of seven Islamic principalities, or as commonly known, the seven Emirates. The modern UAE has a…

Thursday, October 31, 2024 8:00 PM

Keeping it human

In Australia, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is the term for a process often called ‘mediation’ and involves exploring resolution or outcomes…

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 8:00 PM

Les parties à une procédure d’arbitrage doivent prendre des mesures proactives pour assurer la confidentialité de cette procédure

Dans la récente décision SOS Marine Inc. c. M/V Gentle Seas (Ship), 2024 FC 1042, la Cour fédérale du Canada a examiné…

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 8:00 PM

Ninth Circuit’s Live Nation Decision Evaluates Enforceability of Mass Arbitration Protocols in Online Terms

This week, the Ninth Circuit in Heckman v. Live Nation Entertainment affirmed the denial of a motion to compel arbitration pursuant to the…

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 8:00 PM

Settle Smart series part six: Settlements involving multiple parties

Our series focused on the settlement of disputes considers issues encountered by practitioners across a range of dispute resolution specialities. This…

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 8:00 PM

English Arbitration Act Update

In the September 2023 edition of the Bulletin, we wrote about reforms to the English Arbitration Act identified by the Law Commission’s 2022-2023…

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 8:00 PM

AGPLAW Secures Landmark Victory in Complex Shareholder Dispute Arbitration in London

AGPLAW is proud to announce a significant legal victory for our clients, Respondents 1 and 2, in a high-profile arbitration case before the London…

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 8:00 PM

Site Visit Model Protocol for International Arbitration

On September 10, 2024, the International Bar Association (IBA) published the (the Site Visit Model Protocol). This comprehensive document sets out…

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 8:00 PM

EEOC Says Anti-LGBT Harassment Claims are Covered under the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act

In an amicus brief filed before the Third Circuit, the EEOC has taken the position that claims of harassment based on gender identity and sexual…

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 8:00 PM

Spotlight on ... ArbitralWomen President Rebeca Mosquera

Gautam Bhattacharyya welcomes Rebeca Mosquera, Reed Smith Senior Associate and the President of ArbitralWomen. Rebeca shares her career journey…

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 8:00 PM

Sixth Circuit Again Invalidates ERISA Plan Arbitration Clause

The Sixth Circuit recently reversed a district court’s dismissal, and order requiring arbitration of, a proposed class action alleging fiduciary…

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 8:00 PM

Dispute Resolution Considerations in Construction Contracts

During a recent webinar, “Dispute Resolution Considerations in Construction Contracts”, I was joined by my colleagues Chris Kolosov and Emily…

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 8:00 PM

Dr. Sukhsimranjit Singh, Ph.D., Receives Cloke-Millen Peacemaker Award, Serves as Keynote Speaker at Southern California Mediation Association Annual Conference

JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Dr…

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 8:00 PM

The shift towards ADR in English litigation: what does this mean for parties going forward?

From 1 October 2024, following a revision to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), the English courts are now clearly empowered to order parties to engage…

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 8:00 PM

Arbitration Seat Designation: Key Takeaways from the Investcom Ruling Disputes: A Case Study

Investcom Global Limited v PLC Investments Limited & Ors EWHC 2505 (Comm) The recent Commercial Court decision Investcom Global Limited v PLC Limited…

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 8:00 PM

Zakelijke mediation: een snelle en efficiënte manier van geschiloplossing in het bedrijfsleven?

Procederen bij de rechter, soms moet het. Tegelijk kan een procedure soms langlopend en frustrerend zijn en lost een beslissing in een rechtszaak een…

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 8:00 PM

Take your seats: navigating jurisdiction clauses in arbitration agreements

In the significant recent case of Investcom Global Limited v PLC Investments Limited [2024] EWHC 2505 (Comm), the English High Court partially…

Monday, October 28, 2024 8:00 PM

Toth v. Everly Well, Inc.

On September 25, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued its decision in Toth v. Everly Well, Inc. Socially Aware spoke to…

Monday, October 28, 2024 8:00 PM

SOS Marine Inc v M/V Gentle Seas: Privilege and Confidentiality in Arbitration and Related Proceedings

As described by the Supreme Court of Canada, privilege is a fundamental principle for the administration of justice.[1] Despite its importance…

Monday, October 28, 2024 8:00 PM

Hon. John W. Thornton (Ret.) and Gilbert K. Squires, BCS, Honored With Miami-Dade Bar Circle of Excellence Awards for ADR

JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that John W. Thornton…

Monday, October 28, 2024 8:00 PM

Construction adjudication: The adjudication process

In our first article, we looked at what adjudication is, the types of disputes that can be adjudicated, and reasons to use adjudication. In this…

Monday, October 28, 2024 8:00 PM

Supreme Court Settles the Issue of Extension of the Mandate of an Arbitral Tribunal after Efflux of Time

The Supreme Court of India conclusively resolved the uncertainty associated with the time period for filing an application under Section 29A (4) of…

Monday, October 28, 2024 8:00 PM

Singapore: Successful resolution of IP dispute under WIPO-Singapore ASEAN Mediation Programme

Two parties in the education sector were able to resolve their trademark infringement dispute under the guidance of a helpful mediator…

Sunday, October 27, 2024 8:00 PM

Are mediation agreements in family disputes legally binding?

Mediation can help families in various situations, such as considering options for separating the matrimonial Finances, or the child arrangements…

Sunday, October 27, 2024 8:00 PM

Are we exclusive? Starbucks cannot restrict unionized employees to unionized store

An arbitrator held that Starbucks must maintain its status quo “Borrowing” staffing model at a recently unionized Ontario location, ruling out the…

Sunday, October 27, 2024 8:00 PM

Sarod Arbitration Rules: institutional dysfunction masquerading as party autonomy

Institutional arbitration has been frequently touted as a panacea for the systemic issues plaguing the domestic arbitration regime in India and…

Sunday, October 27, 2024 8:00 PM

Preparing the Mediator: Keys for IP Litigators

Mediation can play a critical role in resolving intellectual property cases. Arming the mediator with key pieces of information in advance of the…

Sunday, October 27, 2024 8:00 PM

Why ADR can be the best option in a defamation dispute

Defamation disputes, particularly in today’s digital landscape, can severely damage both personal and business reputations. Whether it’s a false…

Sunday, October 27, 2024 8:00 PM

The High Court revisits the issue of "mediation privilege" and proposes (obiter) broadening the "without prejudice" exceptions

The High Court has found a party to a settlement agreement reached at mediation liable for misrepresentation and breach of the agreement, where it…

Sunday, October 27, 2024 8:00 PM

Latin America Dispute Resolution Update - The Latest Developments in Cross-Border Disputes Involving the US and Latin America

In May 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an important ruling on the “gateway” issue of whether a court or an Arbitral Tribunal will decide if a…

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