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Update of arbitration procedures welcomed by Hill Dickinson
Legal firm Hill Dickinson has said that it welcomed the move by the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) to revise its terms of procedure to include the recognition of virtual and semi-virtual hearings.
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13/07/2021 04:00
https://insurancemarinenews.com/insurance-marine-news/update-of-arbitration-procedures-welcomed-by-hill-dickinson/
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What are the pros and cons of arbitration in construction disputes
Complex construction projects commonly give rise to disputes which are often referred to as arbitration. But what makes construction arbitration different from any other type of commercial arbitration? In India, the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 gives the term “commercial” a wide interpretation so as to cover arbitrations relating to disputes arising from all relationships of a commercial nature, whether contractual or not.
- Guidance
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10/07/2021 09:00
https://blog.ipleaders.in/pros-cons-arbitration-construction-disputes/
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COVID-19 – impact on international arbitration
In this article, we give thought to how the various arbitration fora are dealing with the global pandemic that is COVID-19 and the state of uncertainty it creates. How is the world of arbitration reacting to this challenge?
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08/07/2021 11:50
https://www.hausfeld.com/en-gb/what-we-think/perspectives-blogs/covid-19-impact-on-international-arbitration/
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The new LMAA Terms 2021
The London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) recently published a revised version of its terms of procedure, which came into effect on 1 May 2021 (the ‘2021 Terms’). Subject to the relevant arbitration agreement or any other agreement between the parties, the 2021 Terms will apply to LMAA references commenced on or after 1 May 2021.
- Legal
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08/07/2021 11:28
https://www.hilldickinson.com/insights/articles/new-lmaa-terms-2021
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Vienna International Arbitral Centre launches new investment arbitration and mediation rules
With effect from 1 July 2021, the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (the VIAC) has new specialised VIAC Rules of Investment Arbitration (Vienna Investment Arbitration Rules) and the VIAC Rules of Investment Mediation. The Vienna Investment Arbitration Rules seek to plug a gap in the market by providing an affordable and efficient alternative for resolving investor-State disputes of lower value. The VIAC has also taken the opportunity to update the VIAC Rules of Arbitration (Vienna Rules) and the VIAC Rules of Mediation. This article highlights the key features of the Vienna Investment Arbitration Rules and comments on the revisions to the Vienna Rules.
- Legal
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06/07/2021 09:00
https://www.allenovery.com/en-gb/global/news-and-insights/publications/vienna-international-arbitral-centre-launches-new-investment-arbitration-and-mediation-rules
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Arbitration on the rise - the LCIA Casework Report for 2020
The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) has produced its Casework Report for 2020 which shows a significant increase in the number of arbitrations commenced within it in 2020. This is illustrative of a general increase in the use of arbitration as a means of dispute resolution.
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05/07/2021 08:48
https://brodies.com/insights/international-arbitration/arbitration-on-the-rise-the-lcia-casework-report-for-2020/
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Arbitration awards – due process and procedural irregularities: Challenges
The integrity of any dispute resolution mechanism depends on the observance of due process or procedural fairness. Less obvious, particularly in the context of international arbitration, is what that concept entails and where its boundaries lie.
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30/06/2021 20:00
https://www.fieldfisher.com/en/insights/arbitration-awards---due-process-and-procedural-ir
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Virtual Hearing Guidelines: A Comparative Analysis and Direction for the Future
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to test nearly every industry and break the idea of “normal” in both our personal and professional lives. Even as large segments of the population receive vaccines and look forward to once again meeting friends, hugging grandparents and traveling to foreign countries, the international arbitration service industry has entered a new era of increased reliance on technology. Before the first reported case of COVID-19, major international arbitration institutions already began accepting the necessity of virtual hearings in certain situations. Guidelines for virtual hearings were officially announced with the escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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23/06/2021 12:14
http://arbitrationblog.kluwerarbitration.com/2021/06/23/virtual-hearing-guidelines-a-comparative-analysis-and-direction-for-the-future/
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ADGMAC Protocol for Remote Hearings: An Overview
The Abu Dhabi Global Market Arbitration Centre (“ADGMAC”) introduced its Protocol for Remote Hearings (“Protocol”) in June 2021. The Protocol provides parties, their lawyers and the Tribunal with a set of procedural and logistical arrangements for the conduct of hearings that may be conducted remotely (whether fully or in part).
- Legal
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20/06/2021 10:31
http://arbitrationblog.kluwerarbitration.com/2021/06/20/adgmac-protocol-for-remote-hearings-an-overview/
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UPDATE on Webinar: Virtual Hearings, Virtual Witnesses: A Virtual Reality in Arbitration Post Covid-19
This webinar will deal with the topic of ‘Virtual Hearings in Arbitration’. The panel will explore and discuss (1) international protocols and guidelines for effective and secure virtual hearings, (2) a range of practical issues that arise for arbitration counsel and arbitrators, and (3) cutting-edge ways to be as effective as possible in virtual hearings, whether as counsel, arbitrator or expert witness. There will be an opportunity to ask questions to the panel including on their experiences with virtual hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic and on the emerging future for virtual and hybrid hearings.
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17/06/2021 11:41
https://33bedfordrow.co.uk/insights/events/update-webinar-virtual-hearing-virtual-witnesses-virtual-reality-in-arbitration-post-covid-19