Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This is the fifth consecutive year that we, either together or separately, have reported on trends at the intersection of human rights and international investment arbitration from the prior year (see prior Blog coverage, here , here , here , and here ).

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 21, 2023

This blog is based on a speech delivered by Open Contracting Champion, David Riveros García, at the World Bank’s inaugural GovTech Global Forum focused on “Governance in the Digital Era” this May. I work in anti-corruption, leading an organization that focuses on the education sector in Paraguay.

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Import and Trade Remedies

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The EPPO has the power to investigate, prosecute and bring to judgment crimes against the EU budget, such as fraud, corruption or serious cross border fraud. Notably, participation of EU Member States in EPPO is for now optional, with Member States such as Denmark, Hungary, Ireland, Poland and Sweden not participating (so far).

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

By leveraging blockchain’s capabilities, these entities can significantly mitigate corruption risks, streamline operations, and foster a more transparent procurement environment. Integrity Provides an immutable record, reducing fraud and corruption.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 3, 2023

With the sophistication of deepfakes, distinguishing real from falsified evidence is challenging, as previously explored in this blog. While this might seem far-fetched, parties made similar allegations regarding arbitrators’ written participation in their awards. Digital watermarking is a promising measure to counteract Deepfakes.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Shaima Aljubran, as previously reported on this blog. One of its goals is to increase womens participation in the workforce from 22% to 30% by 2030. 1) The World Bank reports progress in this field too, albeit at a different rate: in 2016, the participation of women in the workforce was 16.1%

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 21, 2024

Lucy Greenwood launched the Green Pledge with her 2019 blog post – A Zero-Impact Arbitration? 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.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 8, 2024

In the first panel, moderated by Maanas Jain , the speakers David W Rivkin , Gourab Banerji SA , Susan Ahern , Aisha Nadar and Kap-You (Kevin) Kim discussed how aspects of arbitration procedures impact the behaviour of its human participants. Follow along and see all of Kluwer Arbitration Blog ’s coverage of ICCA Hong Kong 2024 here.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 8, 2024

In the first panel, moderated by Maanas Jain , the speakers David W Rivkin , Gourab Banerji SA , Susan Ahern , Aisha Nadar and Kap-You (Kevin) Kim discussed how aspects of arbitration procedures impact the behaviour of its human participants. Follow along and see all of Kluwer Arbitration Blog ’s coverage of ICCA Hong Kong 2024 here.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This blog examines the Vis Moot’s new rules in light of current trends and industry sentiment as reflected in the results of BCLP’s survey. Instead, mirroring the sentiment of 63% of arbitration practitioners in a recent survey by our firm, BCLP, on the use of AI in international arbitration, the new rules seek to regulate the use of AI.

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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

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Peter Sester analyzed the BGH’s position and put it within the context of international case law in this blog post. The European Courts’ Judgments in ISU The ISU is the world’s predominant organizer of professional figure and speed skating competitions.

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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.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 4, 2021

This blog post shares key takeaways from the webinar, including research findings and a checklist you can follow to help you to leverage CSR to drive revenue, while making a positive impact for society. Top CSR initiatives among Forrester survey respondents.

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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.’ It is not intended for any promotional purposes.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 28, 2024

This blog post highlights the past year’s most notable events impacting international arbitration practitioners in the Golden State. Earlier this year, Giorgio Sassine, Co-Lead of the 2023 CIAW Joint Planning Committee, was interviewed by Kluwer Arbitration Blog about the event (more coverage of CIAW available here ). 22–381 (U.S.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The panel discussed anti-doping, concussion, safe-guarding and transgender participation in sports. More coverage from Australian Arbitration Week is available here , and further publications by the Kluwer Arbitration Blog on sports and arbitration are available here. Of note was the panel’s discussion on concussion.

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Inter-American Development Bank

JULY 18, 2024

In this blog we will discuss some of the main findings of the event, including the policy tradeoffs governments in Latin America and the Caribbean need to consider as they adapt their tax systems to this new reality. Subscribe to our newsletter to keep yourself updated about our latest publications, blogs and events.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

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. India characterised the arbitration proceedings as “ illegally constructed.”

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 9, 2024

published on this blog). This principal violation is that even after iterated amendments of its Eligibility Rules the ISU has gatekeeper power (vis-à-vis other market participants including horizontal ones) to determine who runs sporting events for ice skating. The first does not apply to commercial and investment arbitration.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 14, 2024

This blog post summarizes the main arguments discussed by the speakers. Similarly to cases involving corruption or money laundering. Arbitrating Climate Change Disputes Kirsten Odynski analysed the current landscape of climate change disputes, their relationship with arbitration, and future perspectives.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 14, 2024

Developments in Arbitration-Related Law and Institutions In 2023, our Blog covered shifts within arbitration-related laws and examined novelties in institutional rules, offering insights into the evolving landscape of international arbitration in East and Central Asia. An undisclosed award was rendered in Schönberger v.

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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

MARCH 7, 2024

To ensure the exclusive jurisdiction of the CAS, SGBs demand athletes to accept mandatory CAS arbitration agreements, under which the exclusive jurisdiction of the CAS for appeals against their decisions constitutes a legal prerequisite to participate in sports competitions.

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 28, 2023

The 2020 data strategy stressed that Public procurement data are essential to improve transparency and accountability of public spending, fighting corruption and improving spending quality. The procurement data governance framework is now planned to be developed in the second half of 2023.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The court dismissed Uniper’s argument that Gazprom (ironically) was in fact participating in the Stockholm arbitration and had legal representation in those proceedings. As of the date of this blog post, we have seen no evidence that this approach will change in the foreseeable future.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Domestic investments by the Brazilian government are insufficient to meet the infrastructure needs, making foreign investors’ participation essential for the regular development of the national economy. Follow along and see all of Kluwer Arbitration Blog’ s coverage of CBAr 23rd International Arbitration Conference here.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 11, 2023

On 14 September 2023, the Netherlands Arbitration Institute (NAI) held its Annual General Meeting at the Peace Palace in The Hague, attracting over 160 participants from the Netherlands and beyond. Gerard Meijer , (President of the NAI) welcoming the participants at the Peace Palace. Meijer revealed the launch of the new NAI website.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Kröll, thank you for joining the Kluwer Arbitration Blog! Today the majority of teams have participated in numerous pre-moots either in person or online. This interview is part of Kluwer Arbitration Blog’s “Interviews with Our Editors” series. Past interviews are available here.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 5, 2024

In view of these developments, this blog post intends to analyze the feasibility of multilateral investment treaty (MIT) negotiations. All states, whether developed or developing, whether member or observer to UNCITRAL as well as governmental organizations, may participate in the deliberations on an equal basis.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 6, 2023

See, for example, prior coverage on Kluwer Arbitration Blog on related topics, such as building quality and trust in the arbitral process and the Spanish Arbitration Club’s code of best practice in arbitration. It is also associated with the Arbitrator’s demonstration of professionalism.”

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Privacy and Third-Party Scrutiny While the public interest inherent in litigation generally allows for some degree of public participation in proceedings, ADR avenues provide far greater scope for privacy. In In re Teligent, Inc., 1) In re Teligent, Inc. , 3d 53 (2d Cir. References [ + ] References ↑ 1 In re Teligent, Inc. ,

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

This blog post shall first provide a brief historical overview of the 2019 Hague Convention as well as the rationale for its adoption. Last, the blog post shall explore the interplay between the Convention and international arbitration. Second, it shall outline the rationale for the UK’s accession to the Convention.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A recent post in this blog covering the SIAC Symposium 2023 touched on practitioners’ views of different themes that can be found in the Draft Rules. An earlier post on this blog notes that while preliminary determinations are useful, tribunals have been reluctant to use them because of due process paranoia. and kevinnash@siac.org.sg

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 26, 2024

This blog post captures some of the highlights of the discussions. 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

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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 In essence, as described in Bilingualism in the Real World by Inbal Itzhak et.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The 12th Asia-Pacific ADR Conference , the flagship event of SAF 2023, took place on 1 November 2023 and was attended by approximately 300 participants on-site as well as other attendees simultaneously joining the conference online. It covered a broad range of topics over four sessions. More coverage from Seoul ADR Week is available here.

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