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The ADGM Court Confirms its Jurisdiction to Issue Anti-Suit Injunctions to Restrain Onshore Court Proceedings
On 13 August 2025, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Court of First Instance (Court of First Instance), in its judgment in A22 and B22 v. C22 [2025]…
Smarter e-Discovery: Streamlining Construction Arbitration in the Digital Age
The construction industry’s digital transformation has revolutionized how projects are designed, built, and managed. However, it has also complicated…
A Definitive Commentary on the 2021 ICC Rules of Arbitration Through the Jurisprudence of the United Arab Emirates Courts
A specialized analysis of the 2021 ICC Rules of Arbitration, uniquely framed through the lens of UAE judicial precedent. The commentary is structured…
AI Risks Legal Sector Must Consider In Dispute Resolution
Two recent cases from the English High Court, Ayinde v. London Borough of Haringey and Al-Haroun v. Qatar National Bank and QNB Capital come as…
UK faces its first ICSID claim - What does it mean for climate policy in the UK?
The UK is facing its first investor-state claim under the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). It is significant…
Washington Ruling Highlights the Need for Careful Review of Arbitration Agreements and Class Action Waivers in Wage-and-Hour Disputes
In an unpublished opinion, the Washington Court of Appeals recently affirmed a trial court’s refusal to compel arbitration in a…
BVI Interim Remedies in Aid of Foreign Proceedings
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is one of the world's leading offshore financial centres, recognised for its developed common law legal system…
Hon. Sheila Sonenshine (Ret.) Honored with the 2025 Torch of Liberty Award by the Anti-Defamation League
JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Hon. Sheila Sonenshine…
Non-participant in GAFTA arbitration bringing post-award challenge not subject to 28-day time limit
This was an application brought by the claimant, African Distribution Company SARL, to set aside a GAFTA arbitration award in favour of the defendant…
District of Massachusetts Rejects Arbitration Clause Based on Unilateral Amendment Without Notice
On May 19, 2025, in Pizza Hazel, Inc. et al. V. Am. Express Co., et al., a Magistrate Judge in the District of Massachusetts recommended that the…
California Supreme Court Grants Relief to Employers for Late Arbitration Fees
The California Supreme Court recently granted employers a modicum of relief from the harsh consequences of an employer’s failure to timely pay…
Mandate to Mediate: compelled Alternative Dispute Resolution in England
The 2023 Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Court of Appeal decision and 2024 changes to the Civil Procedure Rules permit judges to…
SEC Changes Its Policy on Mandatory Arbitration Clauses: Considerations for Issuers and Others
In a development of significant interest to both issuers and investors, on September 17, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…
Early Mediation: Is Your Case a Likely Candidate?
Many cases can benefit from early mediation. Parties often reject the notion of early mediation because they believe they need more information to…
SIAC Launches Restructuring and Insolvency Arbitration Protocol
On 26 August 2025, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) introduced the SIAC Restructuring and Insolvency Arbitration Protocol…
Hon. Anna H. Demacopoulos (Ret.) Rejoins JAMS in Chicago
JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Hon. Anna H…
Une clause de règlement des différends par étapes n’empêche pas le recours à l’arbitrage, selon la Cour d’appel de l’Ontario
Dans l’affaire J.P. Thomson Architects Ltd. v. Greater Essex County District School Board (l’« affaire Thomson v. Essex School Board »), la Cour…
Beyond the Horizon: the EU's New Agreements with Mexico and Mercosur States (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay)
On 3 September 2025, the European Commission (the Commission) submitted two proposals for the signing and provisional application of comprehensive…
Eleventh Circuit Skeptical of Arbitration Provision Validity in ESOP Conflict
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit appeared skeptical of an arbitration provision in a legal technology…
The changing landscape for shareholder disputes (Wagevoe)
On 1 January 2025, the Act on the Adjustment of Dispute Resolution and Clarification of Admissibility Requirements in the Inquiry Procedure (Wet…
Is Arbitration the Right Call for Your Business Contract Needs?
Companies of every size include binding arbitration clauses in their contracts. The typical arbitration clause states that any dispute arising under…
New UK Arbitration Act 2025: Potential Impact on Insurance Contracts
The Arbitration Act 2025 (the Act) came into force on 1 August 2025 and will apply to arbitration proceedings commenced on or after that date. The…
Commercial Disputes Weekly - Issue 257
The Technology and Construction Court (“TCC”) has granted summary judgment and enforcement of two adjudication decisions arising from subcontracts…
CMS 2025 Annual Review of English Construction Law Developments: An International Perspective
Welcome to the 2025 edition of our internationally focused Annual Review of English Construction Law Developments, covering developments from across…
The Arbiter - International Dispute Newsletter
Identifying the parties is a key agenda item when negotiating a contract. Choosing who to deal with is an ele- mental feature of freedom of con- tract…
Mintz On Air: Practical Policies — Real Versus Robot: The Benefits of AI-Assisted Mediations
In the latest Episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin is joined by Judge Elizabeth Feffer and Curtis Holdsworth for…
Third-Party Funding in Arbitration: Practical Q&A for Litigants Seeking Funding
Although third-party funding (TPF) is increasingly common in international arbitration, it remains a mechanism that can be tricky to navigate…
Proceed with care: The impact of dispute resolution clauses and shareholder agreements
Dispute resolution clauses are often found at the end of a contract and can easily be overlooked as "boilerplate" clauses. However, a failure to pay…
Back to School 2025: Title IX Updates and How ADR Can Help Universities Resolve Disputes
As students return to campus this Fall, university leaders are stepping into a new semester following two notable Title IX developments this year. In…
From the SEC Desk: One Green Light for Mandatory Arbitration from the SEC
On September 17, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission took a significant step to reverse course on a decades-old policy disallowing…