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Virtual hearings, virtual witnesses: A virtual reality in arbitration post COVID-19
This online event 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.
- Guidance
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17/06/2021 10:44
https://www.ciarb.org/events/virtual-hearings-virtual-witnesses-a-virtual-reality-in-arbitration-post-covid-19/
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Best practices for multilingual virtual hearings
Social distancing and Covid-19 have changed many aspects of our day-to-day lives, including the experience of going to court. Over the past year, virtual hearings have emerged as a valuable solution for ensuring the continuity of the arbitration process when physical hearings are impossible. Many countries, including the UK, have encouraged the use of virtual hearings whenever possible in order to reduce the spread of the virus. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the different interpreting services available for virtual hearings and some of the key points to consider when organizing a multilingual virtual hearing.
- Guidance
- External
16/06/2021 11:30
https://iclg.com/briefing/16547-best-practices-for-multilingual-virtual-hearings
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Virtual tribunals here to stay for next 2 years
Virtual employment tribunals are here to stay for at least the next 2 years and they will be the default mode in most cases. That has become clear after publication of a new ‘road map’ for employment tribunal proceedings covering this year and next year. The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals for England, Wales and Scotland have issued a joint statement explaining to users of the tribunal system why video hearings are now so important. They admit that justice is best served in a face-to-face environment but they say video hearings are helping to reduce the enormous backlog of cases.
- News
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15/06/2021 11:30
https://www.pinsentmasons.com/en-gb/out-law/news/virtual-tribunals-for-next-2-years
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JAMS Announces Updated International Arbitration Rules
Irvine, Calif. – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that it has revised and updated its International Arbitration Rules & Procedures (Rules), effective June 1. The Rules were updated to reflect the latest developments and trends in international arbitration.
- Guidance
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11/06/2021 12:24
https://www.jamsadr.com/news/2021/jams-announces-updated-international-arbitration-rules
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The 2021 ACICA Rules and the 2020 Australian Arbitration Report
On 1 April 2021 the 2021 ACICA Arbitration Rules (2021 ACICA Rules) and Expedited Arbitration Rules (2021 ACICA Expedited Rules) came into effect; updating the previous ACICA rules and better reflecting current international best practice in arbitration.
- Legal
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11/06/2021 11:32
https://www.cms-lawnow.com/ealerts/2021/06/the-2021-acica-rules-and-the-2020-australian-arbitration-report
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Dechert Secures Another Victory Against ICANN in .WEB Arbitration
Dechert has secured another victory against the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the entity responsible for coordinating the Internet Domain Name System.
- News
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09/06/2021 19:11
https://www.dechert.com/knowledge/news/2021/6/dechert-secures-another-victory-against-icann-in--web-arbitratio.html
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Out with the old, in with the new: 2021 ACICA rules implemented
The Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) has refreshed its ACICA Arbitration Rules (the Rules) with the aim of modernising the arbitration process and addressing contemporaneous concerns arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the use of technology and electronic communications.
- Legal
- External
04/06/2021 20:00
https://corrs.com.au/insights/out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new-2021-acica-rules-implemented
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Semi-virtual hearings here to stay, says leading arbitrator
There are pros and cons to settling disputes online, but positives largely outweigh negatives, webinar organised by two top shipping law firms hears
- News
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02/06/2021 07:53
https://lloydslist.maritimeintelligence.informa.com/LL1136812/Semivirtual-hearings-here-to-stay-says-leading-arbitrator
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Virtual hearings: Here to stay?
It has been almost a year since litigants, courts and tribunals were forced to adopt "virtual" hearings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the message from the Lord Chief Justice is clear: "courts and tribunals must continue to function".1 In this article, we consider the reaction to the use of virtual hearings by the Courts of England and Wales and the response from arbitral institutions and trade associations. We also ask Max Lemanski, a partner in our offshore practice, to share his experience of virtual hearings during the pandemic and offer a view on whether there will remain a place for them in the post-pandemic world.
- News
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02/06/2021 07:50
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=e774e588-8cb0-42da-be60-637111b9df5c
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Remote Hearings and the Use of Technology in Arbitration
This chapter analyses the inclination of the arbitration users and community towards the usage of video conferencing and the rise of use of technology in remote hearings relating to arbitrations. Further, it provides practical tips and recommendations relating to organising remote hearings, and concludes with some of the advantages of holding remote hearings, how the arbitration community and users are accepting it, and how techology paves the way for arbitration in the future
- Guidance
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28/05/2021 16:25
https://globalarbitrationreview.com/review/the-middle-eastern-and-african-arbitration-review/2021/article/remote-hearings-and-the-use-of-technology-in-arbitration