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New year, new rules: International arbitration rules updated to reflect new challenges
Greater efficiency and transparency in arbitral processes is a likely result of the trends appearing across these new institutional rules and guidelines.
- Legal
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04/02/2021 11:48
https://www.claytonutz.com/knowledge/2021/february/new-year-new-rules-international-arbitration-rules-updated-to-reflect-new-challenges
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2020 in Review: The Year of Virtual Hearings
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 public health crisis, a seismic event in history, many of us feel as if 2020 is the year that did not happen. While it certainly was not business as usual, in a display of flexibility and resilience, the arbitration community ensured that the (virtual) show did go on. With 2020 now concluded, we reflect on the year’s hot topic: virtual hearings.
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03/02/2021 09:32
http://arbitrationblog.kluwerarbitration.com/2021/02/02/2020-in-review-the-year-of-virtual-hearings/
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The Future of Disputes: Are Virtual Hearings Here To Stay?
Baker McKenzie and KPMG teamed up to run a survey in September and October 2020 considering a crucial question: Are virtual hearings and mediations here to stay? Respondents included private practice lawyers, judges, arbitrators, barristers and clients. While the survey focussed primarily on users of the English civil and commercial courts and international arbitrations, participants were based in a number of jurisdictions around the world. The survey excluded other types of legal proceedings, including criminal trials and family court proceedings.
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03/02/2021 09:19
https://www.bakermckenzie.com/-/media/files/insight/publications/2021/02/are-virtual-hearings-here-to-stay--baker-mckenzie-and-kpmg-report_010221.pdf
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In The Face Of Global Change, International Arbitration Proves Its Flexibility
As members of our arbitration team wrote recently, the global pandemic has led parties to consider arbitration as the optimal process to resolve disputes given its key advantages as an effective, customizable and efficient mechanism. The international arbitration community has shown its ability to pivot quickly and adapt relatively seamlessly in changing global circumstances. In a testament to the flexibility of arbitration, arbitral institutions globally have responded with updates and practice guides to clarify and streamline their rules and procedures in order to better suit the reality of disputes in the post-2020 landscape.
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02/02/2021 14:15
in-the-face-of-global-change-international-arbitration-proves-its-flexibility
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Event: The 2021 ICC Rules: key takeaways and new perspectives (4 February)
Clyde & Co are hosting our virtual arbitration roundtable: "The 2021 ICC Rules: key takeaways and new perspectives". We will explore together the key changes that have taken effect on 1 January 2021 and what they mean in practice for users of arbitration. The roundtable will offer different perspectives, namely those of the incoming President of the ICC Court, of one of the leading international arbitrators and of counsel.
- Legal
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29/01/2021 11:46
https://www.clydeco.com/en/events/2021/february/the-2021-icc-rules-key-takeaways-and-new-perspecti
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IDRC chosen as platform provider for the 2nd Virtual Vis Moot
The 28th Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot will again be organized as a remotely conducted event. Nearly 400 teams from all over the world have registered for this Second Virtual Vis Moot. The teams will meet for the oral hearings from 27 March to 1 April 2021.The platform being used for the remote hearings will be provided by the IDRC – The International Dispute Resolution Centre (https://www.idrc.co.uk/). The IDRC with its headquarters in London, UK, is one of the leading hearing room providers having extensive experience with the organisation and support of remote hearings.
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28/01/2021 10:43
https://vismoot.pace.edu/Messages
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When Cross Examination Gets Too Tough
Phase 3 of the Hong Kong Judiciary’s Guidance Note for Remote Hearings in the Civil Courts came into effect on 2 January 2021. This has been much needed as it brings our video conferencing and telepresence solutions into the 21st century. If the prevailing public health situation prohibits courts from opening, and only allows urgent and essential court hearings and business, or when there is a situation where counsel or a party is unable to attend in person due to Covid-19 travel restrictions, there are now other ways in which hearings and trials may be conducted.
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28/01/2021 10:39
https://www.withersworldwide.com/en-gb/insight/When-Cross-Examination-Gets-Too-Tough
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BBC facing contempt proceedings after broadcasting High Court proceedings on the evening news
The BBC could face a hefty fine for contempt of court after broadcasting a recording of a High Court case on the evening news.
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28/01/2021 10:32
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/bbc-contempt-high-court-broadcast-b901313.html?amp
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COVID-19 and International Arbitration
Among the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on legal systems is an increase in the number of arbitration hearings being conducted virtually rather than in person. The 12th edition of Mayer Brown’s Global International Arbitration Update, released in January 2021, shines a light on this and other ways in which the pandemic is changing how arbitrations are conducted around the world.
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28/01/2021 10:27
https://www.covid19.law/2021/01/covid-19-and-international-arbitration/
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Evolution or revolution for expert evidence in arbitration?
Forensic expert Owain Stone recently shared his insights with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Australia about changes to expert evidence engagement in arbitrations and litigation. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, both courts and arbitrations had to innovate. In this article, Owain notes that while this has been a steady evolution for the historically more innovation-friendly arbitrations, the recent changes are more revolutionary for some courts.
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27/01/2021 14:34
https://kordamentha.com/insights/Evolution-or-revolution-for-expert-evidence-in-arb