Arbitration has emerged as a preferred and valuable tool for resolving disputes. However, the associated costs and time can sometimes deter parties from pursuing this avenue. Fortunately, there are…
The imminent arrival of Riyadh International Disputes Week ("RIDW") is a natural opportunity to reflect on the Gulf/Middle East disputes market and the factors that will impact on the success of the…
The German Federal Court of Justice (“BGH”) set off a heated debate when it vacated an arbitral award based on the false application of certain sections of the German Competition Act (GWB) on…
Over the last year, the potential for Generative AI in the legal services market has shaken the legal profession. While its impacts are not yet fully understood, many believe that it will transform…
In 2023, investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS) reform has been influenced by growing concerns over climate change and state responsibility. This global shift is reflected in numerous requests for…
On January 28, 2009 we launched the Kluwer Arbitration blog with the goal of featuring “posts of the highest possible quality” as an “interactive publication” that would render Kluwer’s arbitration…
The Fourth Edition of the Washington Arbitration Week (WAW) took place from 27 November to 1 December 2023. This post highlights the panel titled ‘The Ukraine Crisis and Post-War Scenarios’. Jose…
Precautionary measures in international arbitration is a topic that never ceases to raise new questions and enhance further advancements due to its growing use and constant development. For instance…
In McConnell v. Advantest Am., Inc., the 4th District Court of Appeal in California (the "Court") vacated an arbitral order compelling nonparties to appear at a discovery hearing for the sole purpose…
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…
