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Virtual Hearings in the COVID-19 Era
In this podcast, Kwadwo Sarkodie and Charles Harris discuss remote and virtual hearings in the COVID-19 era. Talking through a series of recent cases from a range of jurisdictions, they explore how the Courts approach, regulate and support the use of virtual hearings in International Arbitration.
- Guidance
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19/11/2020 09:19
https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/perspectives-events/podcasts/2020/11/virtual-hearings-in-the-covid19-era
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Challenges and Opportunities of Virtual Hearings in International Arbitration
Arbitral institutions have adopted new measures so that they can continue to manage arbitration proceedings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several leading arbitral institutions have adopted electronic filings only and encourage the use of video conferencing for hearings . While these measures have been welcomed as allowing dispute resolution to carry on “business as usual,” arbitrators and parties must ensure that these measures do not negatively affect parties’ rights to due process. If due process is compromised, the finality of arbitration awards could be jeopardised.
- Guidance
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18/11/2020 10:12
https://www.velaw.com/insights/challenges-and-opportunities-of-virtual-hearings-in-international-arbitration/
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Signing the Arbitral Award in Wet Ink: Resistance to Technological Change or A Reasonable Precaution?
Despite the current need of moving towards virtual hearings, the traditional practice of signing awards in wet ink may still be, in some cases, a reasonable precaution to reduce non-enforceability concerns in cross-border disputes.
- Legal
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18/11/2020 10:01
http://arbitrationblog.kluwerarbitration.com/2020/11/06/signing-the-arbitral-award-in-wet-ink-resistance-to-technological-change-or-a-reasonable-precaution/
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The future is now: what arbitration will look like after the pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced disputes lawyers to change their ways. But how effectively are arbitrations being conducted now, and what lessons can be learned to help international arbitration develop in the future, after the pandemic is over?
- Guidance
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17/11/2020 16:14
https://www.clydeco.com/en/insights/2020/11/the-future-is-now-what-arbitration-will-look-like
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International arbitration webinar: The psychology of virtual hearings (1 December 2020)
Partners Peter Ashford and Ben Giaretta will be joined by Dr Ula Cartwright-Finch from Cortex Capital and Lucy Greenwood from Greenwood Arbitration. Our panel of experienced arbitration practitioners together with a psychologist will discuss how to navigate virtual hearings in the current climate and the practical issues and solutions that legal teams, witnesses and tribunals are facing.
- Legal
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16/11/2020 11:46
https://www.foxwilliams.com/2020/11/12/international-arbitration-webinar-the-psychology-of-virtual-hearings/
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Ten Tips to Ensure Your Virtual Arbitration Goes Smoothly
How to successfully hold a virtual hearing and avoid pitfalls that may give rise to technological challenges.
- Guidance
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16/11/2020 11:44
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/committees/woman-advocate/practice/2020/ten-tips-to-ensure-your-virtual-arbitration-goes-smoothly/
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Kim Franklin QC and Frederick Simpson participated in “International Arbitration: Virtual Hearing Workshop”
Kim Franklin QC and Frederick Simpson recently participated in the “International Arbitration: Virtual Hearing Workshop” hosted by Stevens & Bolton, in conjunction with the South East Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).
- Guidance
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12/11/2020 15:52
https://www.crownofficechambers.com/2020/11/11/kim-franklin-qc-and-frederick-simpson-participated-in-international-arbitration-virtual-hearing-workshop/
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Arbitration by Videoconference: Not as Scary as You Think
I have heard from many lawyers who have reluctantly adapted to virtual mediations that even though Zoom and other platforms work well for mediations, they do not work so well for arbitrations. These lawyers have asked that I postpone their arbitrations until the pandemic is over and we can arbitrate in person. My response is always the same: Tell me the date when the pandemic will be over, and we will arbitrate then. Of course, no one knows when that will be, and cases cannot sit idle forever. Slowly, and with a push from arbitrators, most lawyers have come to the realization that there is currently no alternative to arbitration by videoconference.
- Guidance
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11/11/2020 10:29
https://www.jamsadr.com/blog/2020/arbitration-by-videoconference-not-as-scary-as-you-think
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Remote arbitration hearings: advantages, challenges and participant considerations
Remote hearings are not a novel concept in the context of arbitration. The technology required to conduct remote hearings has been available for years and has been leveraged to conduct portions of proceedings, such as cross-examining a witness via videoconference. However, prior to the onset of COVID-19, conducting an entirely remote hearing in an international arbitration context was relatively rare. But, given the ongoing confinement measures imposed by many jurisdictions, an increasing number of arbitration hearings are now proceeding via online video platforms in order to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 and ensure that cases are heard without undue delay. This article will provide a basic guide to remote arbitration hearings through consideration of the advantages and disadvantages associated with a remote hearing and key considerations in preparing for a remote hearing.
- Guidance
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11/11/2020 10:27
https://www.financierworldwide.com/remote-arbitration-hearings-advantages-challenges-and-participant-considerations#.X6vKFOkTu-Y
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Q&A: Technology and the future of dispute resolution
Financier Worldwide discusses technology and the future of dispute resolution with Jon Chan, Alex Semertzides and Tom Jackson at FTI Consulting LLP, and Damian Taylor and Robert Worthington at Slaughter and May.
- News
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11/11/2020 10:19
https://www.financierworldwide.com/qa-technology-and-the-future-of-dispute-resolution#.X6vIeOkTu-Y