Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This development is important on its own but has additional importance given that it was prompted, if not necessitated, by Guyana’s unprecedented oil and gas-induced economic boom. An award conflicts with public policy if it was induced by fraud or corruption or was procured in breach of natural justice (see section 59 of the AA).

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Opportunity concluded that the above facts were likely to cause, in the minds of the parties, a reasonable doubt as to the independence and impartiality of the presiding arbitrator, and added that this had been confirmed by the ICC which upheld Opportunity’s challenge on 5 March 2018.

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Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 21, 2024

In April 2024, a law passed by the Investment Authority opened the import, wholesale, retail and export (of raw coffee, khat, oilseeds, pulses, hides and skins, forest products, poultry and livestock bought from the local market) sectors to foreign investments. Ministry of Agriculture (Cassation File No.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As discussed during Session 3 on day 1, the Guide highlights the importance of flexibility in dispute resolution, as well as tailored approaches customized for each case. Mr. Ruggiero also stressed the importance of the engineer’s timely decisions, as delayed determination would inevitably erode trust to the engineer.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 9, 2024

In this context it is important to recall that bias is not used in a pejorative sense, rather it means the absence of demonstrated independence and impartiality ( Yiacoub v The Queen [2014] UKPC 22 ). Finally, of relevance for the Court was Bubbles & Wine v Lusha [2018] EWCA Civ 468.

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Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 12, 2024

On 8 November 2017 and 21 December 2017, the Indian government imposed import tariffs on yellow peas and lentils respectively. On 2 February 2018, Sellers were given permission to obtain possession of the Goods and then sold them to a related third party. The contracts were amended to extend the period for payment.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 15, 2024

However, since the first reported LNG price review arbitration arose out of Asia in 2018, there has been a growing number of instances of such price reviews proceeding to arbitration. The panel also stressed the importance of delivering on environmental and cultural commitments in order to build positive relationships and avoid disputes.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of South Sudan on 26 July 2018, demanding payments of USD 3 billion. The decision on the claim for the grant of the casino licence (dismissed in the first arbitration) was thus not a preliminary question of prejudicial importance in the second arbitration. In 2018, A.’s

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 1, 2024

In contrast, Privinvest argued that the allegations of corruption in relation to the conclusion of the supply contract entitled the Respondent to have the legitimacy of the supply contracts determined by the forum chosen in the supply contracts. 48] In doing so, the judgment in Sodzawiczny v Ruhan [2018] was referred to.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

Not only is it now one of the busiest international arbitral institutions (with 900 cases per year on average), but it also ensures the rendering of effective awards under its aegis, as confirmed by the Swiss Federal Tribunal (SFT) in 1993 in the Gundel case and by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in 2018 in the Pechstein case.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 23, 2024

But they also stem from structural problems – and for this reason, Working Group delegates have voiced concerns about costs throughout the reform process (see, for example, October-November 2018 Session Report , paras. Yet important differences are at play. Unlike ISDS, WTO disputes are between states.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

2018Do3619 dated 30 May 2018 , the court was asked to review the lower court’s ruling that the defendant’s criminal proceeds in cryptocurrency could be confiscated under Korean law. 2018 Do 3619 dated 30 May 2018). Cryptocurrency is an Intangible Asset with Property Values In the Supreme Court Judgment No. Ripple Labs, Inc. ,

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Law: Enforcement Procedures and Conditions A key change was introduced to the procedure for the enforcement of foreign awards in 2018. In December 2018, the Implementing Regulations of the Old CPL were issued through Ministerial Cabinet Resolution No. 57/2018 (“ Regulations ”) introducing new procedures.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 11, 2024

The general importance of climate change-related disputes can be measured on the steady increase of cases which are being brought by environmental advocacy organisations or governments in anticipation of the massive costs related to adapting to or mitigating climate change. 2 O 285/15 Essen High Court).

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 2, 2024

In its decision of 18 December 2018, the Court of Appeal partially set aside an arbitral award on the ground that the arbitrator incorrectly refused jurisdiction over some of the non-signatories of the arbitration agreement. To get your free subscription to the ITA Arbitration Report, click here. Qidong Adi Tools Manufacturing Co.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 26, 2023

During my previous tenure as the Director of AIAC from 2010-2018, one of the pivotal moments was the rebranding of the Regional Centre of Arbitration Kuala Lumpur (RCAKL) to Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) in May 2010 symbolising the Centre’s regional forward-looking growth.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

These policy objectives were already reflected in Angola’s National Development Plan for 2018-2022 , and were again reflected in the National Development Plan for 2023-2027.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 23, 2024

In 2018, following changes within Ontario’s government, OCTP was abruptly ended. The Importance of Certain and Clear Investment Protections Actions inconsistent with international efforts to reduce GHG emissions can adversely affect emissions trading schemes. Importantly, similar language appears in other investment treaties.

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University of Bristol

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Blockchain’s touted tamper-proofness and potential to enable smart contracts are driving initiatives that seek to create automated ‘trust in trustless environments’ for public sector use cases , in particular concerning activities highly-exposed to corruption risks and/or the automation of administrative procedures devoid of discretion.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Article 26 of the DIS Arbitration Rules 2018 is similar to Section 278(1) ZPO. It is important to recognize that these processes exist and that the IAA permits them. First, the provision speaks of a conciliation hearing. The above is an abbreviated version of an article published in the SchiedsVZ | German Arbitration Journal, Vol.

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Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In 2018, the agency was told by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to update its regulations to better incentivize whistleblowers. In 2018, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a scathing report on the agencies’ handling of whistleblower awards.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Dione Assis (Partner, Galdino & Coelho Advogados) presented the important work of the Black Sisters in Law. One cannot overstate the importance of diversity and inclusion in arbitration and other fields of law. That is, indeed, what arbitrators (Hercules or otherwise) should strive to achieve when resolving business disputes.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 11, 2024

Diana: Since its establishment in 2018 under the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan, the TIAC has achieved significant milestones in advancing the use of international arbitration both within Uzbekistan and the wider CIS region. Please elaborate on the relevance and importance of these rules.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 11, 2024

In 2018, I embarked on a new chapter in South Africa, where I furthered my academic pursuits with an LLM in International Economic Law from the University of the Witwatersrand, where we won the African Regional Round of the 19th John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition 2021 with my peers. Past interviews are available here.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Volume 1 included 36 annotations drafted by renowned arbitration experts on particularly important and recurring arbitration issues. The first amendment came into force in 2018 to reflect VIAC’s ability to, amongst others, administer purely national disputes as mentioned above. The Vienna Rules have undergone two amendments.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Also, our 2024 HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules came into effect on 1 June 2024, which is a refinement of the well-received 2018 version. Equally important, however, HKIAC must also capitalize on its international connections and track record as a quality arbitral institution independent of its China-related work.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 24, 2024

An important aspect of both the foregoing proceedings was that they were conducted by the Court Reader in exercise of his delegated authority. Yousaf [2018] CLC 877 by the Islamabad High Court. A harmony with the spirit of the law is important to be maintained by the courts.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 3, 2024

2018-41, the tribunal pointed out that: “[when] the VCLT requires that treaties be interpreted in good faith, it implies that constructions which lead to contradictory positions must be rejected”. Similarly, in the Award of 1 November 2023 rendered in JSC DTEK Krymenergo v. Russian Federation , PCA Case No.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 3, 2024

6 of 2018 (“ Arbitration Law ”). More from our authors: Dealing with Bribery and Corruption in International Commercial Arbitration: To Probe or Not to Probe by Emmanuel Obiora Igbokwe € 190 Arbitration in Egypt: A Practitioner's Guide by Ibrahim Shehata € 190 What Does Signing the Award Mean? 1] The Civil Procedures Law No.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 8, 2023

The Einarssons and GSI initiated investor-State arbitration in October 2018. More important even is that the kind of data serving as a building block to the digital economy often is data ‘as such’ (i.e. 45) consisted in a CD copy with a file alongside a paper copy. Conclusion Einarsson v.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

PCEB Opinion-Based Litigations and Arbitrations – An Asymmetric Regime In 2018, when both the new Civil Procedure Code and the new Arbitration Act entered into force, the lawmaker introduced special provisions for litigations and arbitrations started on the basis of a PCEB opinion. Is that such a big problem? I do not think so.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Union of India 1) 2018 SCC OnLine Del 8842, paras 145-146 , under the India-Netherlands BIT, and Union of India v. The panel concluded by agreeing on the importance of consulting legal and quantum experts as early as possible in the dispute resolution process. Cases like Vodafone v.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 1, 2024

As a State seeking to be a full participant in the global order, South Africa recognised, while establishing the judiciary as guardian of its constitutional democracy, that alternative forms of dispute resolution would also be important in ensuring access to justice and legal services.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 20, 2023

6/2018 (“UAE Arbitration Law”) maintains the enforceability of an arbitration agreement even if the arbitral award is set aside. The General Assembly has a number of powers amongst which is the power to consider and decide on points of law, which are complex, new or of significant importance.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Dr. Al Tourah commented on the ongoing discussions to progress Kuwait’s arbitration landscape and on the importance of selecting the most appropriate regime for Kuwait. Shelbaya explained each one of these challenges with case laws and examples from the perspective of Kuwait.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

However, it could also be criticised as “anti-ADR” because the admissibility approach suggests that compliance with the mediation or other steps is not seen as so important in that legal system. This tends to be lauded by commentators as more “pro-arbitration”.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 12, 2024

6 on 2018 on Arbitration , the UAE Federal Arbitration Law (“ FAL ”), introduced by Federal Decree Law No. 6 of 2018 on Arbitration) (“ Amendment Law ”), give rise to concerns that in an endeavour to improve certain provisions of the FAL, the UAE legislator has focused on the wrong ones. Recent amendments to Federal Law No.

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