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ICSID tribunal give directions for virtual hearing on jurisdiction
An ICSID tribunal has agreed to hold a hearing on jurisdiction by video conference, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to be able to preserve the original scheduled hearing dates. The procedural order issued by the tribunal, based on the parties' agreement and the tribunal's determinations, contains useful guidance for use in virtual hearings.
- News
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24/09/2020 13:20
https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/w-027-5729?transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)&firstPage=true
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The Sun Never Sets on International Disputes Practices—Even in a Pandemic
Litigation has slowed globally, but international disputes and arbitration practices are as busy and fascinating as ever.
- News
- External
23/09/2020 16:33
https://www.law.com/international-edition/2020/09/21/the-sun-never-sets-on-international-disputes-practices-even-in-a-pandemic/?slreturn=20200823123255
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China Arbitration Summit 2020: Practical Tips for Holding Effective Remote Hearings
In March 2020, most arbitral institutions moved to remote workstations to protect staff and clients from the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, hundreds of arbitration hearings have been conducted virtually, in what is unquestionably an unprecedented shift in how the majority of proceedings are conducted. For the China Arbitration Summit 2020, ICSID spoke with leading arbitrators and counsel about their experiences with remote hearings, and the lessons they have learned as result.
- Guidance
- External
22/09/2020 19:30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8c6pgRffKc
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Virtual Hearings: HKIAC Releases Guidelines to Encourage Embracing the New Normal
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed how society operates and people live, as people adapt their habits for the new normal. A similar shift is happening in the world of arbitration, as both practitioners and clients become more accustomed to virtual hearings. Earlier in May, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) reported 85% of their hearings had some form of a virtual component and shared its experience with virtual hearings in its Guidelines for Virtual Hearings and webinar series to address concerns parties may have about its virtual hearing services.
- News
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21/09/2020 09:53
https://www.winston.com/en/thought-leadership/virtual-hearings-hkiac-releases-guidelines-to-encourage-embracing-the-new-normal.html
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How has international arbitration changed in light of COVID-19?
In the first of our Arbitral Insights’ India-focused miniseries, two international dispute resolution lawyers discuss how COVID-19 has impacted arbitration in India, including: their own experiences of remote hearings; new best practices arbitrators are using; and what the future holds in terms of technological and other innovations in arbitration.
- News
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21/09/2020 09:47
https://www.reedsmith.com/en/perspectives/2020/09/how-has-international-arbitration-changed-in-light-of-covid19
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Virtual Hearings – Practical Tips and Potential Pitfalls
The COVID-19 pandemic is not going away anytime soon. Businesses have to adapt the best they can, and the practice of international arbitration is no exception. Due to travel restrictions and various social distancing constraints posed by the pandemic, we anticipate that most international commercial arbitration hearings scheduled to take place in the foreseeable future are likely to be virtual.
- Guidance
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21/09/2020 09:27
https://www.sidley.com/en/insights/publications/2020/09/virtual-hearings-practical-tips-and-potential-pitfalls
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Whether And How To Compel Remote Arbitration
This article discusses the complex issue of whether and how an arbitrator can compel parties to participate in remote arbitration hearings amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
- Guidance
- External
16/09/2020 14:20
https://www.law360.com/insurance-uk/articles/1310372/whether-and-how-to-compel-remote-arbitration
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Energy and Resources Arbitration: What you need to know about the updated 2020 LCIA International Arbitration Rules
The update of the LCIA Rules also provided a timely opportunity to reflect on best practices in the use of virtual hearings accelerated by the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic by refining and expanding provisions on the use of virtual hearings. The updates to the LCIA Rules further endorse the use of technology during the arbitral process by including alternatives to physical hearings.
- Legal
- External
16/09/2020 14:19
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=858698d7-0a4e-4272-b686-3f5389752f99
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SIAC Virtual Congress 2020: Virtual Hearing Demonstration
The SIAC Virtual Congress 2020 was held on 2 September 2020. The Virtual Hearing Demonstration was divided into two segments. The first segment featured a cross-examination of factual witnesses and the second segment showcased a hot-tubbing of experts and a cross-examination of a Tribunal-appointed Expert.
- Guidance
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15/09/2020 12:54
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-3W488vcvs
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Virtual hearings involving PRC witness evidence
Virtual hearings have become much more common in the aftermath of lockdowns and travel bans caused by the coronavirus pandemic. And while one of arbitration's main benefits is its flexibility, there are still challenges to navigate.
- Guidance
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14/09/2020 10:29
https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/virtual-hearings-involving-prc-witness-evidence