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India's Data Protection Turn and the Future of Arbitral Confidentiality: Lessons from the EU and Singapore
International arbitration is now the preferred mechanism for cross-jurisdictional disputes, driven by its flexibility and adaptability…
Hong Kong Court Refuses to Enforce Mainland Arbitral Award on Public Policy Grounds
In K v JX [2026] HKCFI 2854, the court granted JX’s application to set aside an Enforcement Order by which K was granted leave to enforce a Mainland…
Dispute Resolution and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Newsletter - Volume 1
The dispute resolution landscape in Nigeria continues to evolve in response to significant judicial pronouncements, regulatory reforms, and changing…
Amendments to the rules for the conduct of proceedings before the commission for conciliation, mediation and arbitration
On 23 October 2026, amended Rules for the Conduct of Proceedings before the CCMA (Rules) were published. The amended Rules introduce important…
Mass Arbitration: Managing the Risk for Payments and Fintech Companies
In this Episode of Payments Pros, host Carlin McCrory is joined by Justin Weber, a business litigation partner at Troutman Pepper Locke, to discuss…
The Independence of Arbitration Agreements: Examining the Enforceability of Arbitration Clauses Beyond the Articles of Association
Arbitration clauses are frequently incorporated into commercial agreements and corporate documents as mechanisms for resolving disputes without…
Bifurcation is not a shortcut: Why construction arbitration needs an evidentiary stability test
Construction arbitration bifurcation is often justified on efficiency grounds…
Italy: IVASS, Bank of Italy and CONSOB strengthen coordination between financial sector dispute resolution schemes
On 3 November 2026, IVASS announced that it, Banca d’Italia and CONSOB had entered into a new Memorandum of Understanding on alternative dispute…
Leadership & Dispute Resolution
Conflict is not something to manufacture or celebrate. But handled well, it can expose risk, test assumptions and protect the relationships on which…
One Destination, Many Centres: The Future of Arbitration in the UAE
When businesses negotiate commercial agreements, considerable attention is often given to the financial terms, contractual obligations and allocation…
Supreme Court of Victoria Upholds Australia's Robust Approach to Enforcing Arbitral Awards
Australian courts continue to take a strong pro-enforcement stance on arbitral awards.In Simple Investments Pty Ltd v Bradley St Development Vic Pty…
A clause that works only on paper
A cross-border dispute clause can be legally sound and still be inaccessible to the business relying on it. For SMEs, the real test is whether the…
Arbitration Agreements: Courts Confirm "Light Touch" Approach
A recent Victorian decision underscores the courts’ commitment to supporting, rather than supplanting, the arbitral process.In Zoo Property Wealth…
Hon. Gilbert G. Ochoa (Ret.) Joins JAMS in Los Angeles
JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Hon. Gilbert G. Ochoa (Ret.) has…
Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 300
A double dose of marine insurance, with an aviation injunction, investment treaty arbitration and adjudicator’s jurisdiction issue in this edition of…
Reform and modernization of Germanys arbitration law
Germany is amid a reform of its arbitration framework. On 10 June 2026, the German Federal Cabinet approved the government draft of…
Mass Arbitration Is Not Slowing Down: What the AAA’s Data Means for 2026 and 2027
Earlier this year, the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) published Mass Arbitration in Transition: What 2025 Data Reveals About…
From Award to Execution: Supreme Court Asks the Law Commission to Close the Enforcement Gap
Royal Construction Company Pvt. Ltd. (‘Appellant’), obtained an arbitral award dated 10.08.2002 against National Projects Construction Corporation…
Ireland’s defamation law reform: changes to court rules
Amendments to court rules have been published that will support measures introduced by the Defamation (Amendment) Act 2026 (the “2026 Act”) to…
South Africa: Sunrise Power v. Nigeria ICC Arbitration Case
A recent International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) award in the Mambilla dispute underscores the legal and practical risks of settling disputes…
#SCOTUS Asks for a Response in ERISA Case that Could Revive Retirement Plan Arbitration Clauses
The U.S. Supreme Court has asked a former Capital Group employee to respond to the investment firm’s bid to send her retirement plan suit to…
Silence Can Cost: Dubai Court Links the Defects of the Legal Authority of Representatives in Arbitration Proceedings to Civil Liability
In a recent judgment, the Dubai Court of Cassation upheld an award of damages in favour of a claimant whose recovery of legal costs in arbitration…
Arbitral Supervision Comes of Age
The past year has brought a series of significant developments in the arbitration jurisprudence of the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”)…
Enforcement in the DIFC: Powers and Boundaries
The past year has been significant for enforcement in the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”). The DIFC Courts have developed a reputation…
Family Lawyers in Dubai Explaining Mediation Between Parents and Adult Children
Disagreements between parents and adult children often combine personal expectations with financial decisions. A parent may expect support after…
PAGA Paraphrased - Castillo v. Belkorp AG, LLP
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Fifth District Court of Appeal held that a plaintiff may bring a “headless” PAGA action—seeking civil penalties solely for…
“Sports Law & Sports Business (Part 5) Methods of Resolving Sports Disputes in Japan ~The Role of the Japan Sports Arbitration Agency and Practical Considerations~”: Sports, Media & Entertainment Team
Sports-related disputes have become increasingly complex in recent years, heightening the importance, in Japan as well, of specialized dispute…
Foreign Set-Aside Rulings Do Not Automatically Bind the English Courts on Enforcement: Lessons from Yukos v Russia
In Yukos Capital Limited v The Russian Federation [2026] EWHC 1918 (Comm), the English Commercial Court held that a Swiss court's dismissal of a…
Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Outside the FAA Are Unenforceable in California
Seyfarth Synopsis: California Labor Code section 432.6 prohibits employers from, as a condition of employment, requiring employees to waive the right…
E.D.N.Y. bars arbitration rollout to class members between preliminary and final settlement approval
Defendants often want to roll out arbitration agreements with class action waivers despite the pendency of class litigation. While Second Circuit…