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Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 286
The Court of Appeal has allowed owners’ appeal against a decision that they had not been entitled to refuse to follow Charterers’ order…
Hong Kong to establish international commercial court
The Hong Kong judiciary plans to establish an international Commercial Court to adjudicate complex, high-value international disputes within the…
Can an Arbitration Clause Block Infringement Lawsuit? Observations on Jurisdictional Objections in IP Cases
In intellectual property disputes, challenges to a court's territorial or hierarchical jurisdiction are relatively common, but challenges to the…
Arbitration Umpire Selection: What Makes Sense
Arbitration is intended to be an expeditious, cost-effective, and streamlined way of resolving disputes. Parties can avoid the delays and expenses…
仲裁条款能否挡住侵权诉讼？知识产权案件中的主管权异议观察
在知识产权纠纷中，管辖权异议的情形屡见不鲜，却很少在案件中涉及主管权异议。其通常出现在授权或合作关系结束后…
THE US-Israel Legal Review 2026
Welcome to the 2026 edition of the US-Israel Legal Review, which arrives at a moment when cross-border activity is being tested, reshaped, and, in…
A Brief Guide to Litigation in Israel 2026
With litigation involving global corporations gaining unprecedented prominence in Israel, becoming acquainted with Israeli litigation practices could…
Consumer Counterpoint: Episode 18 - Reconsidering Arbitration: A Changing Trend
Episode 18 is now live. In this Episode of Consumer Counterpoint, Kristine Argentine and Paul Yovanic examine the evolving landscape of arbitration…
Delhi High Court on Limits of Arbitral Damages: Sets Aside Award Granting PBG -Equivalent Compensation Over Liquidated Damages for Lack of Proof of Loss
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court examined the legality and sustainability of an arbitral award granting damages equivalent to the…
Updated 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules promote early determination of claims, procedural efficiency and dispense with mandatory Terms of Reference
The latest Arbitration Rules of the International Chamber of Commerce ("ICC") will enter into force on 1 June 2026 (the "2026 Rules") and will apply…
Supreme Court Issues Key Ruling on Federal Arbitration Act Exemption for “Last Mile” Drivers
Last week, in Flowers Foods, Inc. v. Brock, the Supreme Court of the United States “delivered” a ruling that will have a noteworthy impact on…
The 2026 ICC Rules Unpacked: What’s New?
On 1 June 2026, a new edition of the ICC Rules of Arbitration (the “2026 ICC Rules”) comes into effect. Given their widespread global usage, this is…
Overlapping dispute resolution clauses: the Court of Appeal rejects anti-suit injunction application to prevent Moscow proceedings in connection with English law governed Facility Agreement
In FH Holding Moscow Ltd v AO UniCredit Bank & UniCredit S.p.A [2026] EWCA Civ 468, the Court of Appeal upheld the High Court's decision not to grant…
The ICC Arbitration Rules 2026: Key Implications for International Construction Disputes
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has approved a comprehensive revision of its Rules of Arbitration, which entered into force on 1 June…
CEPANI Arbitration Rules: What You Need To Know About The 2026 Revision
CEPANI, the Belgian Centre for Arbitration and Mediation, is an independent body that administers arbitration proceedings in accordance with its own…
Sports Law in China
The PRC Sports Law (中华人民共和国体育法) was almost unchanged for three decades and thus seemingly irrelevant prior to its amendments in 2023. In that time…
Supreme Court Affirms the Transportation Worker Exemption Can Apply to “Last-Mile” Drivers, Allowing Them to Bypass Arbitration Under the FAA
Seyfarth Synopsis: The U.S. Supreme Court has resolved a circuit split, holding “last mile” drivers transporting goods within a single state can, but…
Supreme Court of India reaffirms that rejection of jurisdictional challenge under Section 16 is not an interim award and the only remedy lies after conclusion of the arbitration proceedings
The Supreme Court of India (“Supreme Court”), in M/s. MCM Worldwide Private Limited vs. Construction Industry Development Council provided a…
Gayatri Balasamy v. ISG Novasoft: Analyzing the Role of Courts in Arbitral Award Making
One of the most contentious issues in Indian arbitration has been whether, in the exercise of their supervisory authority under Section 34 of the…
Supreme Court Expands FAA Transportation Worker Exemption
On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Flowers Foods, Inc. v. Brock broadening the scope of the Federal Arbitration…
Supreme Court Clarifies Arbitration Exemption for Last-Mile Workers
On May 28, 2026, the Supreme Court issued its latest ruling broadening the transportation worker exemption to the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). In a…
The Dubai Conflict of Jurisdiction Tribunal Continues to Define the Boundaries of DIFC and Onshore Dubai Court Jurisdiction in Arbitral Award Recognition and Enforcement
On 20 April 2026, the Conflict of Jurisdiction Tribunal (CJT) issued its ruling in Guangzhou Salvage v Global Marketing Systems DMCC (CJT Application…
Revision to the ICC Rules of Arbitration
On 1 June 2026, the revised version of the International Chamber of Commerce's Rules of Arbitration ("2026 ICC Rules") entered into force, replacing…
The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules: What's New and Why It Matters
Today, the new ICC Arbitration Rules come into effect. Released on 22 May 2026, the 2026 Arbitration Rules (the ‘2026 Rules’) will apply to any…
Investing in India: An Overview of Legal Considerations - 2026 Checklist
Foreign investment continues to play a crucial role in India’s economic growth, with total FDI inflow (since April 2000) crossing USD 1.14 trillion…
Efficiency by design - the 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules
The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules ("2026 ICC Rules") came into force on 1 June 2026. Applicable to all requests for arbitration filed on or…
Hon. Stuart M. Rice (Ret.) Recognized by the Los Angeles County Bar Association During Jewish American Heritage Month
JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Hon. Stuart M…
New ICC Arbitration Rules in Effect
If you practice international arbitration, today matters. As Akerman has been reporting in previous alerts, the new ICC Rules are now in place and…
The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules: Summary of key updates
On June 1, 2026, the updated 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules (the 2026 Rules) come into force, replacing the current rules that have been in effect since…
Arbitration Procedure in Vietnam: 7 Stages Foreign Companies Should Prepare For
Arbitration procedure in Vietnam can affect your time, your cost, your evidence position, and your control of the dispute long before the final award…