…hearings, including virtual witness testimonies. Arbitral institutions are organizing virtual hearings using various video-conferencing platforms. As parties get more comfortable with technology and realise the associated time/cost benefits, virtual witness…
…reconsider their habits and make sure that they abandon practices which are reflexive and not thoughtful. This pandemic has certainly forced us to revisit the use of technology and embrace…
…is also silent on the issue of e-signatures in arbitral awards. This silence should be interpreted in favor of technology when considering the pro-enforcement bias of the NYC. Courts also…
…launch of the first human-made Earth satellite (1957); the signing of the Outer Space Treaty (1967); and the contributions of space science and technology to the ‘betterment of the human…
…that as clients, particularly in the technology sector, continue to demand more diverse representation and decision making, the statistics will continue to improve. Relatedly, it was emphasised that third party…
…for “other appropriate means of communication” to continue to evolve and include future technology. The ICC Secretariat has been encouraging parties to dispense with written communication through paper copies for…
…of the esports industry given its synergy with constantly evolving technology, as well as its differing nature from conventional sports. On 18th September 2020, the AIAC concluded the final fixture…
…OGH noted that videoconferencing technology (both for the taking of evidence and the conduct of hearings) is widely used in judicial proceedings before state courts (citing to a range of…
On the second day of the Hong Kong Arbitration Week 2020, the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (“BIICL”) hosted a virtual workshop on the impacts of technology and…
…challenges pushing for changes to our status quo, I see massive disruption on the development of international arbitration. I imagine we will see technology taking the center stage in innovation…
…aircraft purchase agreements, with the doctrines of hardship, force majeure, and frustration anticipated to feature significantly in this context. In ‘COVID-19 and Technology, Media and Telecommunication Disputes’, Olga Hamama of…
…with the aviation, construction, energy, finance, technology, media and telecommunications, and insurance industries. We could not have published International Arbitration and the COVID-19 Revolution in such a timely manner without…
…regulates the use of virtual technology, allowing hearings to be held remotely. The Emergency Law specifically deals with arbitral proceedings. Article 2 grants arbitrators the power to suspend hearings unless…
…thereof), and fear of this so-called ‘disruptive technology’ vis-à-vis resilience of arbitration as against AI. 1. Understanding the Basics of AI The difference between AI and other tools for…
…the requirement for a standardised form of contract for the tech industry grows. It is essential first to understand the existing types of technology and contractual relationships. Technology refers to…
…industries. The need for technology to assist dispute resolution in difficult times is, I dare to say, staring in our face. In April 2020, SHIAC organized a seminar to discuss…
…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…
…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…
…(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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…(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…
