Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

The first ICCA Congress with recorded participants was held in Rotterdam in 1966, painting a picture of exclusivity and limited access. The 1966 Congress had 131 participants, predominantly from Western Europe, with only three attendees from outside this region—one from Yugoslavia, one from the USA, and one from Romania.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 14, 2024

The Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (“ CRCICA ”) issued its latest set of Arbitration Rules 2024 (“2024 Rules”), which enter into force from 15 January 2024. The 2024 Rules are presently available in English and Arabic , with a French version expected to be made available soon.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 6, 2024

As part of Day 3 of the London International Dispute Week (“LIDW”) 2024, Freeths LLP, Gatehouse Chambers and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb, London branch) organized a panel on “ Lawyer (Mis)Behaviour International Arbitration ”.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JULY 10, 2024

On June 26, 2024, a 6-3 majority of the U.S. 23-108 (2024) , involved a former Indiana mayor who accepted $13,000 from a garbage truck company after it was awarded city contracts. As a result, the federal government will have less authority to prosecute corruption by state and local officials under this provision.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The DIS Autumn Conference , held on 10 September 2024, was the main event of the Berlin Dispute Resolution Days , which took place from 9 to 12 September 2024 and were jointly organized by the German Arbitration Institute (DIS) , the Federal Ministry of Justice , and the Humboldt University in Berlin.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 21, 2024

The breakfast debate “Wake up (with) Arbitration” initiated in 2012 by Valence Borgia, Maria Beatriz Burghetto and Caroline Duclercq relaunched on the occasion of the 2024 Paris Arbitration Week. The aim of the “Wake up (with) arbitration!”

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 28, 2024

08/L-209 on Sustainable Investments (hereinafter, the “2024 Law on Sustainable Investments”). Significant changes to the protection of foreign investors and their investments were introduced with the 2024 Law on Sustainable Investments which entered into force in September 2024. Kosovo Law No.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 11, 2024

They are designed to be applicable to all participants involved in the arbitration proceedings, and SVAMC is currently accepting feedback and suggestions on these guidelines here. These guidelines will serve as a point of reference for arbitrators. There are seven SVAMC guidelines that provide a framework for the use of AI in arbitration.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

On 19 March 2024, as part of the 8 th edition of Paris Arbitration Week, the Comité Français de l’Arbitrage (CFA) organized a much-awaited and well-attended event on Arbitration, Sports Law and the Olympics, only a few months before the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. This does not cover field of play matters (i.e.,

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 21, 2024

As we reported earlier , the 2024 edition of the Paris Arbitration Week (“PAW”) is the first to count the Paris Court of Appeal among is partners. French Professor Eric Loquin offered a retrospective into the theory of autonomy in French arbitration law.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 9, 2024

On August 1, 2024, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco unveiled the Department of Justice’s new Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program. Notably, a whistleblower’s participation in internal compliance and/or reporting processes is a factor that could warrant an increased reward.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 5, 2024

The Delhi Arbitration Weekend (“DAW”) 2024 that took place from 6 to 10 March 2024 witnessed two back-to-back panels on Investor-State Dispute Settlement (“ISDS”). Subramanian , looked at the state of ISDS in 2024. ISDS in 2024 The Current State of ISDS: A State’s Perspective Justice V. Sundaram (Senior Advocate), J.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

However, on 3 April 2024, the Austrian Supreme Court (the “ASC”) issued a landmark decision setting aside an arbitral award on the grounds of non-arbitrability of the subject matter. Specifically, all shareholders must have the opportunity to participate in the selection of arbitrators and the constitution of the arbitral tribunal.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 11, 2024

Paris, amidst its annual Arbitration Week in 2024 , saw the convergence of arbitration practitioners and enthusiasts at the Hyatt Paris Madeleine for the conference “The Rise of Arbitration in Asia,” a testament to the region’s expanding arbitration influence, convened by Rajah & Tann Asia.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 7, 2024

This post summarizes an event hosted by Stewarts LLP as part of the 2024 London International Disputes Week (“LIDW”) on the topic of third-party funding (“TPF”) regulation across various jurisdictions.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

А56-16212/2024). On 26 February 2024, Gazprom sought an anti-suit injunction in the Arbitrazh Court of Saint Petersburg against Uniper and Metha in order to discontinue the arbitration proceedings in Stockholm. The reasons behind this decision are sanctions and the now infamous Article 248.1 This case is not the first of its kind.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

On 23 September 2024, the third ITA Roundtable at an UNCITRAL Working Group III (“UNCITRAL WG III”) session took place at the offices of KNOETZL. Likewise, breaches of law and issues of corruption normally could not be identified by the State before the dispute was notified.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

Turning to a few trends and developments in the field of ISDS-awards enforcement, Mr Al-Karim first focused on the Micula dispute , observing that the 2024 judgement is part of the EU’s wider struggle with investment arbitration. For example, the way a jurisdiction defines a “State” has very real implications.

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Last week in Rome, we brought together over 100 leaders from 26 European governments , EU institutions, global organizations like the World Bank, OECD, EBRD, and UNOPS, civil society, and the private sector for the 3rd International Open and Sustainable Public Procurement Conference 2024. We’re ready to help make this happen.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In August 2024, the Superior Court of Justice (“STJ”), Brazil’s highest court for non-constitutional statutory matters, specifically addressed this issue for the first time. Once again, Respondent did not formally object to the translator’s participation.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 21, 2024

In addition to written materials, CGA members actively participate in global events and arbitration weeks by hosting substantive programming and informal networking gatherings, both in-person and virtually to expand participation. Look for CGA representatives at ICCA Hong Kong , LIDW , and many upcoming events. A worthy winner!

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 4, 2024

Since March 15, 2024, the German Arbitration Institute (DIS) offers a one-of-its kind solution to make third-party notices work also in arbitration: The Supplementary Rules for Third-Party Notices ( DIS-TPNR ). Since March 15, 2024, the DIS-TPNR offer a one-of-its kind solution for this problem. 4 DIS-TPNR.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 31, 2024

On 28 May 2024, the Chilean Supreme Court rendered a landmark ruling in Albemarle Limitada v Emaresa Ingenieros y Representaciones S.A. & 10854-2024 ). Cipatex”), also participated in these tenders but ultimately withdrew. 1474-2024 , dated 7 March 2024). & Or ( see Case No.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 28, 2024

2 nd Annual California International Arbitration Week, and Plans for 2024 In March 2023, California Arbitration (CalArb) and California Lawyers Association (CLA) hosted the 2 nd Annual California International Arbitration Week (CIAW) in Los Angeles. For more information visit the CalArb website. In Coinbase Inc. Bielski , No. 22-105 (U.S.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 20, 2024

ICCA Hong Kong 2024 was the largest ever ICCA Congress, so it was an amazing opportunity to showcase Hong Kong’s dispute resolution capabilities to a global audience. Also, our 2024 HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules came into effect on 1 June 2024, which is a refinement of the well-received 2018 version.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 17, 2024

At the 8th ICC European Conference in March 2024 , the message conveyed by the parties was loud and clear: arbitration rules should include language for settlement slots or windows. This would encourage the companies’ management to manoeuvre settlement negotiations with more confidence once the arbitration has commenced.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 31, 2024

On 19 June 2024, the Privy Council issued its decision in Sian Participation Corp (In Liquidation) v Halimeda International Ltd [2024] UKPC 16 , holding that winding up proceedings should not be automatically stayed or dismissed by the court where the disputed debt is subject to an arbitration agreement.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This year’s 36th Annual ITA Workshop (held in Austin, Texas on June 19-21, 2024) did exactly what it said on the tin: It provided the audience with truly “Global Perspectives on Due Process in International Arbitration.” Co-chaired by Christian Leathley , Anne Véronique Schlaepfer , and Prof. Stipanowich and comprising Laura C. Aranjo , Prof.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

CGX Energy Inc. ), including because the arbitration clause provided for a summary procedure of only two days and did not permit the participation of third parties or a party was not permitted to depose witnesses ( Costco ) or because the arbitrator ignored or failed to consider or admit certain evidence ( EDE Capital Inc. Novalex Inc.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

On March 27, 2024, an arbitration tribunal issued its Phase II award in the EcuadorTLC v. 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

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Emotion AI tools could be used during a case management conference or hearing to monitor participants’ level of attentiveness, engagement, confusion, and anxiety in real time. In essence, it allows all participants to peep into each other’s ‘heads.’

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 27, 2024

Roger: Gwen, what can we expect at the 2024 ICCA Hong Kong Conference for the Blog? A huge success in Edinburgh, the Quiz is a mix of serious and not so serious questions to a select panel of arbitration lawyers and with an active participation of the audience with attractive prizes.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 27, 2024

On 2 May 2024 , the Paris Court of Appeal set aside an ICC award rendered on 1 September 2016 in Paris due to the existence of facts likely to cause, in the minds of the parties, a reasonable doubt as to the presiding arbitrator’s independence. The Court then assessed the facts of the case.

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Open Contracting Partnership

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In 2024, we look towards implementation of the resolution and participation at the International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) in Lithuania this summer. Together with the global community, we were able to close out 2023 with a big advocacy win, with the UN’s first ever resolution on public procurement passed in December.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

As mentioned at the opening ceremony in March 2024, the Vis Moot has changed the professional and personal lives of countless mooties, in addition to becoming a staple event on the arbitration calendar. Today the majority of teams have participated in numerous pre-moots either in person or online. Past interviews are available here.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 14, 2024

The final compromise version of the Directive was adopted on March 15, 2024, after delays due to disagreements among member States over its scope, leading to a substantial reduction in the CS3D’s applicability. Similarly to cases involving corruption or money laundering.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Cost incentives often drive the participation in arbitral proceedings. 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

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