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Tackling Corruption in the Arbitral Process: Reflections on Nigeria v Process and Industrial Developments Limited

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P&ID’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Quinn, had conducted himself dishonestly in giving evidence at the Court of which parts were knowingly false, namely that P&ID had procured the contract with Nigeria through corrupt payments to a Nigerian official.

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LIDW 2024: Lawyer (Mis)Behaviour in International Arbitration

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Dr Baltag first observed that one of the challenges arbitration practitioners are currently facing with regards to ethics and regulation of misbehaviour in international arbitration is the diversity of relevant and applicable standards.

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38th AAA-ICDR-ICC-ICSID Joint Colloquium on International Arbitration: Cutting Edge and Timeless

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The wide-ranging program covered cutting edge technological innovations and timeless human considerations such as persuasion, corruption, and disability inclusion. He acknowledged the importance of minimizing corruption and improving rule of law but noted that the data suggests that they are not strictly necessary.

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Arbitration Tech Toolbox: Emotion AI: A Game-Changer for Efficiency and Due Process in International Arbitration?

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Before we get too excited, one should consider that AI systems, including emotion AI, still face challenges today, including ethical concerns surrounding data privacy and bias in algorithms, ‘hallucinations,’ and limitations in understanding context. On balance, emotion AI should be embraced, albeit within responsible and ethical boundaries.

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Reflecting on the ICAL 20th Anniversary Conference: Evolution or Revolution? Navigating the Future of International Arbitration

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The panel considered this question against the need to maintain confidentiality and balance competing common and civil law practices. Joel Altschul (EY) then illustrated the various ethical considerations that must be considered when engaging with such technology. Is greater transparency needed for revolution?

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Atlanta International Arbitration Society’s (AtlAS) 12th Annual Conference

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Key Issues in the Ethics of International Arbitration Practice The second panel addressed key issues in the ethics of arbitration, in a session moderated by Erin Collins (Associate, DLA Piper LLP) and a panel composed of M. The panel discussed the ethics of expert preparation across legal cultures. Further, Ms. Smagin , 599 U.S.

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Bucharest Arbitration Days 2024: Critical Developments in International Arbitration

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Stefan Deaconu (Court of International Commercial Arbitration, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania) emphasised the importance of maintaining trust in the arbitral process, tracing back to ethics, legitimacy, and personal reputation. Ethics and Conflicts in International Arbitration Panel 1 was moderated by Julie Bedard.

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