Need to Research Arbitration Rules outside of Canada or the USA?
Visit the Arbitration Law Navigator to begin your research
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…
Keeping it human
In Australia, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is the term for a process often called ‘mediation’ and involves exploring resolution or outcomes…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…