Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

On October 1st, over 40 attendees—including senior lawyers, arbitrators, and law students—gathered at Debevoise & Plimpton’s New York offices for a groundbreaking ITA Americas Initiative event titled “Dialogues on Latin American Arbitration: Mining Disputes, China’s Growing Influence, and Recurring Damages Issues.”

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 19, 2024

Additionally, the Claimants claimed that Panama’s actions included a smear campaign, which involved a criminal investigation into corruption allegations against Mr. Rivera, damaging his global reputation. The Corruption Investigation The Claimants contended that Panama’s criminal investigation was not genuine.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 9, 2024

Rightly or wrongly there is always room for an uneasy fear that there might have been some improper influence affecting the mind of the judge where he lacks independence. The independence of the judiciary is not an empty principle which can be forgotten simply because one thinks that a correct conclusion has been reached.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 7, 2024

The first addition (“a person or entity over which a party has a controlling influence”) is easy to explain. The 2004 IBA Guidelines already required the parties to disclose relationships with entities or persons having a controlling influence on the party.

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Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 12, 2024

This study aims to identify the determinants influencing the selection of commercial arbitration and examines whether a managerial level position affects this decision. Data were collected through interviews with 480 managers across five managerial levels in businesses with arbitration agreements in Vietnam’s leading arbitration centres.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 11, 2024

Enhancing Arbitrator Expertise for International Tech Disputes Technology’s influence on arbitration is increasing, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of proceedings. Recognizing and understanding these differences is crucial, as it influences how arbitrators perceive and judge the credibility of testimonies.

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Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

These and other constraints under the model law are commendable anti-corruption measures, but may make it more difficult to accommodate emerging “green procurement” approaches. Article 8, for example, warns the procuring agency, “when first soliciting the participation of.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 7, 2024

The outcome of these cases will significantly influence the role of sanctions in arbitration and reshape the broader legal framework that governs these disputes. Judicial Developments Ongoing legal proceedings in the UK and beyond highlight the evolving landscape of sanctions in arbitration.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 17, 2023

As concluding remarks, Herfried discusses how different approaches to damages and valuation are being considered in the ongoing work of UNCITRAL Working Group III, which may influence future cases in this field. Follow the coverage of the International Law Talk arbitration podcasts on Kluwer Arbitration Blog here.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Extortion This is the other side of bribery, whereby requests for money are made in exchange for favoured consideration or to prevent other forms of corruption from being exposed. Influence Peddling This is the practice of granting contracts to a certain supplier in return for compensation, such as special incentives or discounts.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

Navigating the Human Elements in Arbitration The ICCA Hong Kong 2024 conference also explored how to navigate the human elements that influence arbitration. Mark Friedman explained that humans are influenced in their decision-making by the need for “cognitive comfort” (i.e., See the remainder of our coverage here.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Perhaps, underneath all the arbitral extravagance and incalculable network of disturbing corruption lurks a least appreciated cultural milieu worth $11 billion dollars. Beyond the corruption, one can think of another reason why Nigeria’s defence during the arbitration was abysmal. Let’s kill all the lawyers. ’” ( Nigeria v.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 30, 2024

Amid concerns over the influence tech companies wield, States are starting to insulate their economies from perceived foreign risks of influence, while seeking to champion home-grown tech juggernauts. These changes have profound political, economic, and societal implications.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Rationale for the Court’s Decision and Analysis The Court found that the circumstances did indeed constitute a serious infringement or abuse, as the authorship of the award was called into question, raising doubts about a potential influence from one of the parties.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 10, 2024

He pointed out the broader economic and legal ramifications of these trade tensions, emphasizing their influence on international arbitration as disputes become more entangled with issues of national interest and economic policy.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This step, however, to some extent, is mitigated by those more restrictive provisions that are influenced by Shariah law in Saudi legislation. The Arbitration Law contains some innovative provisions inspired by the UNCITRAL Model Law, constituting an important step towards modernisation. We look forward to attending the SCCA24 Conference !

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Recent developments, such as potential statutory adjustments in England and Wales influenced by recommendations from the English Law Commission, underscore the need for clarity in governing law determinations. The controversial ‘composite test’ approach in Anupam Mittal v.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 28, 2023

This illustrates the possibility of an arbitrator getting influenced by his counsel role in other cases. 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

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Middle East In the second session, Mr. Taylor began the discussion by highlighting the geo-physical landscape in the MENA region and its historic influence on regional renewable energy trends. Arbitration lawyers must also be mindful of the appropriate dispute resolution mechanism that is accepted in the region.

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Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Whistleblower advocates argue that these restrictions dissuade potential whistleblowers from engaging with the program, interfering with the agency’s objective of identifying corruption. In 2022, Krupski was fired for bad behavior, poor time management, and being a “negative influence.”

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 15, 2024

In already formally notifying its withdrawal, the UK has therefore put itself into a position where it can no longer influence which version of the ECT it will sail into the sunset. Hence, a continuity of binding obligations could only be established with respect to the treaty prior to its modernization.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Can you please tell us about one particular position or experience that you held and how it influenced your career? Outside of AIAC, you have held numerous prominent leadership positions in other organizations. My professional journey has been marked by numerous challenges and obstacles, each providing valuable learning experiences. .

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Nevertheless, even if it initially seems that all sanctioned Russian parties have little incentive beyond withdrawing from arbitration agreements to resolve disputes in Russian courts, various factors could influence their decision. For example, in June 2023, the Arbitrazh Court of St.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 29, 2024

After an award was issued against it on July 31, 2015, Usimec sought its annulment, claiming that the translator’s lack of independence and impartiality led to the Sole Arbitrator being influenced by unreliable evidence.

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Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 9, 2024

They noted that VR and AR can be costly, complex, and raise questions of confidentiality, reliability, and influence. Furthermore, the panel examined the use of virtual reality (“VR”) and augmented reality (“AR”) in arbitral hearings.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

Although advisory opinions are non-binding, they are intended to influence domestic and international litigation. Such judgments underscore the evolving nature of international obligations concerning climate change and their potential to influence ISDS.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Regarding authorization procedures, the SIFA requires the Parties to process applications objectively, impartially, and independently from undue influence, with clear, transparent criteria (Articles 19 and 21). Potential Impact and Future Implications In summary, the SIFA marks a significant milestone in international investment law.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The silence and sparsity of costs coverage in arbitral laws and institutional rules affords wide discretion that result in reliance on customary arbitral norms and practices influenced by national legal cultures and training.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 1, 2024

” scheduled for the morning of 11 April, this plenary session will address the global ramifications of the Silk Road and BRICS initiatives, offering attendees a comprehensive understanding of international trade, investment, and arbitration landscapes influenced by these significant geopolitical strategies.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Nevertheless, a growing number of arbitrations revolve around matters like environmental permits, green incentives, the need for a “social license,” and corruption. The availability of ISDS significantly influences investors’ decisions. At least not explicitly.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

This also has two additional benefits: (1) international best practices in arbitration will permeate and influence domestic arbitration, and (2) arbitration users will consider Costa Rica as a more attractive seat, since it will now have an arbitration law shaped by international standards for all arbitration cases.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 14, 2024

Similarly to cases involving corruption or money laundering. Arbitrators with expertise in Environmental Law may not exert such significant influence as may be expected on the tribunal and they may even raise suspicion of bias, depending on the circumstances.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Waiver of Execution Immunity Under the SIA The increasing acceptance of the doctrine of restrictive immunity has influenced how municipal courts treat arbitration agreements entered into by States and State-owned entities (“SOEs”).

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 31, 2024

Crypto, block-chain and AI technology will all influence business transactions over time, meaning the type of disputes will evolve. These initiatives are bound to influence approaches to private dispute resolution as well, including arbitration. Singapore too is pursuing similar initiatives.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 22, 2024

This understanding may influence the way courts interpret the parties’ agreement in cases of doubt. 6/05353/2023/02 , which highlights the influence of general concepts and understandings of dispute resolution mechanisms on the interpretation of dispute resolution clauses.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 5, 2024

Paulsson further emphasized the need to maintain ethical standards and avoid the pitfalls of professionalizing arbitration too much, which could lead to a system where decisions are influenced by factors other than merit.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In this context, he pointed out that the extent to which parties are prepared to fund the arbitration process (“ which price they are willing to pay” ) can significantly influence the tribunal’s ability to thoroughly address the complexities of the case.

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