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Countdown to RIDW25: KSA’s Drive for Diversity – Can it Deliver in the World of ADR?

Kluwer Arbitration

Subsequently, in 2016, the Administrative Court of Appeal in Dammam confirmed the appointment of the first Saudi woman as an arbitrator in a commercial dispute in KSA, Ms. One of its goals is to increase womens participation in the workforce from 22% to 30% by 2030. of the KSAs workforce, up from 20% in 2016. in 2015 to 26.1%

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Supreme Court Rules Gratuity Insufficient For Conviction Under Federal Bribery Law

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Key Takeaway – The Decision Narrows Federal Government Authority to Prosecute Corruption by Local Officials By carving out rewards, or gratuities, offered and accepted after an official act, the Supreme Court has substantially narrowed the scope of Section 666. Chris Christie who participated in the “Bridgegate” scandal.

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What we’re getting wrong about accountability and citizen empowerment

Open Contracting Partnership

David is the founder of reAcción , a grassroots anti-corruption civil society organization that empowers young people in Paraguay to fight for government transparency and social accountability. I work in anti-corruption, leading an organization that focuses on the education sector in Paraguay.

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The Law Commission’s Recommendations on Jurisdictional Challenges: Playing Your Cards Right

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A party cannot, however, approach the court for a declaration that there is a binding arbitration agreement before it commences arbitration proceedings – see HC Trading Malta Ltd v Tradeland Commodities SL [2016] EWHC 1279 (Comm ). Accordingly, we have analysed participation and non-participation separately.

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The 2023 SIAC Draft Rules: Raising the Bar for Efficiency

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Emergency Arbitration The SIAC Rules 2016 (“ 2016 Rules ”) allow a party to apply for the appointment of an emergency arbitrator along with or following the notice of arbitration. The procedure has seen substantial interest from users, with 56 applications filed since 2016. USD 715,000, and USD 1,330,00 (approx.).

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Is the “Africanization” of International Investment Law Needed?

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A Clear Objective to Promote African States’ Interests and Participation in Dispute Settlement Mechanisms 1. Provisions Promoting African States’ Participation in Dispute Settlement The Model BIT and the Investment Protocol also contain provisions to promote Africa’s participation in dispute settlement mechanisms.

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Revisiting the Indus Waters Treaty: PCA Reasserts Competence

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India endorsed the request however Pakistan unilaterally retracted this request and proposed that the dispute be referred to arbitration, in 2016. India declined to participate by not appearing, contesting the tribunal’s jurisdiction since a Neutral Expert was also examining the issue and the IWT’s prohibition of parallel proceedings.