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I Know the Witnesses and I Will Believe Them; There is No Need for Cross-Examination: A Rare Example of Arbitrator Bias Before English Courts

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Consideration was also given to Norbrook v Moulson [2006] EWHC 1055 (Comm). Rightly or wrongly there is always room for an uneasy fear that there might have been some improper influence affecting the mind of the judge where he lacks independence. The principle is far too important to allow it to be passed over [….]”

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Mongolia: Investment Related Developments in the Mining Sector

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In 2006, the parties settled and the case was discontinued. Furthermore, the 2006 Mining Law and the 2013 Investment Law are expected to undergo major revamping in the near future to continue enhancing Mongolia’s investment climate.

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Barbarians at the Gate: Zero Trust, Active Directory & What You Need to Know

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In that role, he led a Zero Trust focused group which recommended security risk mitigation strategies and changes to the Leidos Enterprise and Cybersecurity program and influenced the implementation of security standards for Leidos federal customers. Eric was previously a Cyber Solutions Architect & Engineer at Leidos.

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2023 Washington Arbitration Week Recap: The Interplay Between ICJ and ISDS, the Eyes of International Adjudication Are Humanized

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The program bridged and expanded the discussion that took place at a highly popular program featured in the 2022 edition of WAW on the influence of public international law (“PIL”) on ISDS (read the prior KAB coverage here ). 2001-4, Partial Award, 17 March 2006.

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The Double Hatting Paradox in Investment Arbitration: Justification For Abolition?

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This illustrates the possibility of an arbitrator getting influenced by his counsel role in other cases. Therefore, Gaillard’s same conviction regarding umbrella clause travelled from his written memorial as a “counsel” to an article as a “scholar” further to an award as an “arbitrator” within a span of two years.

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Enforcement of Foreign Awards in the UAE: Significant Progress Achieved

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The conditions set out in Article 223 are not in contradiction with the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (“ New York Convention ”), which the UAE became a member of in 2006. A number of factors have influenced this shift. Since 2018, further legislative steps were taken.

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From Award to Enforcement: Nigeria’s Innovative Award Review Tribunal Through the Eyes Of National Courts and Expanding Appeal Horizon

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The ART has the potential to significantly influence the strategies and outcomes of arbitration cases, which makes it a subject of considerable interest among legal professionals. These grounds may be described broadly as jurisdictional, due process, and public policy. Under the AMA, the ART operates under a strict framework.