Asynchronous Hearings: The Next New Normal?
…videoconferencing and other technology into the arbitration mainstream. For instance, 85% of HKIAC hearings in April and May 2020 required some form of remote hearing services. Hybrid or remote hearings…
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A Third-Party, One Arbitration Agreement, Two Approaches: The French Courts’ Views on the Law Applicable to the Arbitration Agreement in Kabab-Ji v. Kout Food Group
…Amcor Technology). In its decision relating to KFG’s set-aside application, the Paris Court of Appeal unsurprisingly followed this approach and stated that: “…the arbitration clause…must be extended to the parties…
Confidentiality, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Protocol, Data Protection, SIAC, SIAC Congress, Singapore International Arbitration Centre, Videoconferencing, Virtual hearings, Witness
SIAC Congress Recap: This House believes that Virtual Hearings are just as effective as In-Person Hearings
…(iii) increased use of electronic documents and hearing bundles; and (iv) reduction in environmental externalities. Ms Tan also argued the common concern that the existing state of technology is “not…
SIAC Congress Recap: SIAC Virtual Congress 2020 Plenary Session on the Challenges and Changing Landscape
…community three things: (i) it is possible to deploy virtual media for conducting hearings; (ii) technology harnesses efficiency – waiting and travel time has been reduced drastically, and schedules can…
Global Trend of Tightening FDI Screening: A Race to Build Walls?
…Japan becomes a ‘loophole’ ¼ it would not only raise security concerns through the outflow of technology but also deter foreign companies from building business relationships with Japanese companies”. While…
Are We Ready for the Brave New World of Virtual Arbitrations? Insights from the 32nd Annual ITA Workshop
…Justin D’Agostino (Herbert Smith Freehills). He discussed the deep-rooted question of whether the advent of virtual arbitrations and the increased use of technology can create a positive future, unlike the…
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The 2020 SOAS Arbitration In Africa Survey Confirms African Institutions And Seats To Be A Force To Reckon With
…Some of these included; location, experienced panels, use of diverse languages, modern rules, modern technology, independence, and knowledge of African socio-cultural context. Arbitration Foundation of South Africa (AFSA), Cairo Regional…
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The LCIA Publishes its 2020 Rules: A Light-Touch Update to Meet Modern Needs
…(Article 19.2) spell out that “a hearing may take place in person, or virtually by conference call, videoconference or using other communications technology with participants in one or more geographical…
Data Protection Considerations In UAE Related Arbitrations
…prohibits the use of information technology to violate the privacy of an individual or disclose certain confidential information (Articles 21 and 22); and • the Law Regulating Telecommunications Sector (Federal…
Institutional Rules, KCAB, Online Arbitration, Online Dispute Resolution, Seat of the arbitration, Virtual hearings
The Issue of the Seat of Arbitration in ODR Arbitration
Online dispute resolution (“ODR”) in international arbitration has been made feasible by the development of technology and its use has been stimulated by the Covid-19 pandemic that gave rise to…
Personal Takeaway from the Warzone: Organizing, Preparing and Attending a Two-Week Virtual Hearing
…all eventualities arising from the uncertainties of technology. Virtual hearings are also in some ways less user-friendly, as they require at least 2-3 onsite inspections to agree on the set…
Interviews of Our Editors: “What Does Kluwer Arbitration Blog Mean To You?”
…ecosystem. The evolution of industries especially that of renewable energy, technology, and pharmacy might give rise to a new genre of disputes requiring further expertise in these areas. As discussed…
The London Chamber of Arbitration and Mediation
…and JAMS, have introduced electronic case management platforms that are not based on blockchain technology. According to the developer Finboot’s website, MARCO uses blockchain technology to “optimise case management, ensuring…
Pandemic Arbitration: A Time to Sow?
…introducing new technologies such as artificial intelligence, ledger technology, smart contracts, in addition to the latest video and remote technology, allowing arbitration to be both travel free and print free….
Rethinking Virtual Hearings
…be largely attributed to the procedural flexibility of international arbitration, and to the accessibility and effectiveness of relevant technology. Permissibility Most of the national arbitration laws found in modern…
Best practices, COVID-19, ODR, Online Arbitration, sociology of international arbitration, Virtual hearings
Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Be a Long-Term Game Changer for International Arbitration?
Travel and other restrictions due the COVID-19 pandemic have meant that virtual hearings have become the “new normal” for international commercial arbitration, and even perhaps for investor-state arbitrations. But what…
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Paris Arbitration Week Recap: The Impact of COVID-19 on International Construction Projects and Disputes: Is It Really All That Bad?
…evolving data technology assisting in voluminous amounts of documents being produced electronically. With regards to the idea of tribunal-appointed experts, Jones acknowledged that a more active role of the tribunal…
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Paris Arbitration Week Recap: Sailing the Winds of Change at the 4th ICC European Conference on International Arbitration
…Executive Order on Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain). These tariff and non-tariff measures will significantly affect supply chains by increasing costs, reducing access to materials,…
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Administration of Justice
…The COVID-19 pandemic is also exerting greater pressure for the arbitration community to find innovative ways to incorporate greater use of technology, through more use of online dispute resolution (“ODR”)…
Strategies for Seeking Interim Measures in the Philippines and Singapore
…very important for practitioners to be well prepared in terms of what they want to demonstrate to the decision-maker and, in particular, being ready to make use of technology for…
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Interviews with Our Editors: Arbitrating Silicon Valley Disputes with Lester Schiefelbein, CEO of the Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center (SVAMC)
…technology matters. I became a founding member and Director of SVAMC in 2014 and was honored to be elected CEO in 2017. What role does SVAMC have in the…
Africa, Arbitration, COVID-19, Diversity, International arbitration, Social networks, Webinar, Willem C. Vis Moot, Workshop
The Dark Cloud of the Global Pandemic: Silver Linings for Young Arbitrators in Africa
…BigBlueButton technology to moving its crucial modules online during this period. Several webinars have been hosted tackling a range of topics. The Singapore International Arbitration Centre has notably run priceless…
Do Virtual Hearings Without Parties’ Agreement Contravene Due Process? The View from Singapore
…The CIArb Guidance Note on Remote Dispute Resolution Proceedings , which provides guidance on technology and logistical, legal, and procedural matters relating to virtual hearings. The Seoul Protocol of Video…
The Battle for Survival Among Arbitral Institutions
…The use of technology could be an innovative service, by striving towards efficiency and low cost. However, the surplus of arbitral institutions has some negative effects. Among others, the perceived…