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Alternative Dispute Resolution at the Department of Justice | Statistical Summary
By Victoria VanBuren - April 24, 2012
We recently stumbled across a Statistical Summary about the Use and Benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution by the Justice Department. According with this data, the litigation or discovery expenses saved rose from $3 million in 2007 to $12 million in 2011. The data is based on case reports submitted by the lead trial counsel in all cases in which a private neutral conducted an ADR process in Department of Justice litigation across the country.
ICC International Commercial Arbitration | Paris, Sept. 24-27, 2012
By Victoria VanBuren - April 23, 2012
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will host its training in International Commercial Arbitration in Paris, on September 24-27, 2012. The training includes a study of a mock case under the 2012 ICC Rules of Arbitration. Learning outcomes Understand the 2012 ICC Rules of Arbitration and practice of international commercial arbitration Prepare and draft the Request for Arbitration and the Answer to the Request submitted to the Arbitral Tri
California Court of Appeals Denies Confirmation of Award Due to NonPayment of Arbitrator’s Fees
By Victoria VanBuren - April 19, 2012
In Cinel v Christopher, 203 Cal. App. 4th 759, 136 Cal. Rptr. 3d 763 (Cal. App. 2d Dist. 2012), the Second District California Court of Appeal reviewed an order denying a petition to confirm an arbitration award. Defendant appealed an order of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California, denying his petition to confirm an arbitration award. The matter had gone to arbitration pursuant to an underlying contract between plaintiff, defendant
ICC Economic Sanctions in the Global Economy | Paris, June 25, 2012
By Victoria VanBuren - April 18, 2012
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will host a conference on Economic Sanctions in the Global Economy in Paris, on June 25, 2012. Conference Highlights This Conference provides a unique public-private forum to discuss the extraterritorial application of economic sanctions. Industry leaders and their counsel will make the case to government officials on both sides of the Atlantic on how sanctions could be better conceived and applied. Who
Colorado Federal District Court Determines Whether Arbitration Clause in Online Agreement is Illusory
By Victoria VanBuren - April 16, 2012
In a recent case, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado found online arbitration clause enforceable and granted Defendants’ Motion to Compel Arbitration. In Vernon v. Qwest Communs. Int’l, Inc., 09-cv-01840-RBJ-CBS (D. Col. Mar. 8, 2012) Plaintiffs are Qwest internet service customers who asserted claims on behalf of a multi-state consumer class action, alleging that Qwest’s imposition of a $200 early terminati
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Announces Appointment of New Director General
By Victoria VanBuren - April 12, 2012
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Abrahams TD DL MBA as the new CIArb Director General (Chief Executive). Mr Abrahams will start at CIArb’s Executive offices in Bloomsbury Square, London on 10 April 2012 and will replace Michael Forbes Smith MCIArb. Mr Smith, who led CIArb since February 2006, left the Institute on 23 March and will retire as Director General of CIArb on 6 April. Mr A
ICC Conference on International Contracts | Paris, June 11-14, 2012
By Victoria VanBuren - April 10, 2012
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will be hosting a training course in international contracts in Paris, on June 11-14, 2012. The training will focus on the main problems arising out of international contracts and will include conflict resolution guidance. The Brochure is available here.
Permanent Court of Arbitration Adopts Optional Rules for Arbitration of Disputes Relating to Outer Space Activities
By Victoria VanBuren - April 5, 2012
The Permanent Court of Arbitration (“PCA”) has adopted recently the Optional Rules for Arbitration of Disputes Relating to Outer Space Activities. The Optional Rules are based on the 2010 UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules. Download the Optional Rules here.
Ninth Circuit Rules on Enforceability of Class Action Waiver Under the Federal Arbitration Act
By Victoria VanBuren - April 4, 2012
In Coneff v. AT&T, No. 09-35563 (9th Cir. March 16, 2012), Plaintiffs are current and former customers of defendants, New Cingular Wireless Services, Inc., and AT&T Mobility, LLC (“AT&T”). Plaintiffs filed a class action against AT&T, which responded by seeking to enforce an arbitration agreement contained in its contracts with Plaintiffs. The service agreement requires individualized arbitration of “all disputes and claims,” and
ICC Institute Masterclass for Arbitrators | Paris, June 4-6, 2012
By Victoria VanBuren - April 3, 2012
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) invites individuals interested in serving as international arbitrators to join an intensive 2 1/2 training in Paris, on June 4-6, 2012. The course includes insight into the 2012 ICC Rules of Arbitration. Download the brochure here and find more information here.
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