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IBA Mediation Committee Publishes Rules for Investor-State Mediation

By Victoria VanBuren - May 11, 2012

The International Bar Association (IBA), Mediation Committee has recently published a draft version of rules for investor-state mediation. The scope of the Rules is as follows: These rules are designed for the mediation of investment–related differences and disputes involving States and State entities, whether or not they arise out of an agreement. These rules apply when: a) the mediating parties have agreed that these rules shall apply whether b

ICC Conference on International Arbitration in Latin America | Miami, Nov. 11-13, 2012

By Victoria VanBuren - May 10, 2012

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will host its conference on International Arbitration in Latin America in Miami on November 11-13, 2012. The conference will include discussions on recent developments on arbitration in Latin America and is expected to attract 400 participants from 30 nationalities. Who should attend? Practicing lawyers, corporate counsel, arbitrators, mediators, academics and professionals involved in the conduct of bu

Fulbright & Jaworski Publishes Its 2012 International Arbitration Report

By Victoria VanBuren - May 8, 2012

Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP has recently published its 2012 International Arbitration Report, Issue 1. The issue includes the following topics: China-Related Arbitration Agreements, a Comparative Study of the French and English Arbitration Acts, Regulation 11/2001 Reform Update, and Section 1782 Case Update. You may download the Report (for free) here.

Training on the 2012 ICC Rules of Arbitration | Paris, Oct. 8-9, 2012

By Victoria VanBuren - May 3, 2012

Mark your calendars! The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will host a two-day session on the 2012 ICC Rules of Arbitration in Paris, on October 8-9, 2012. Learning outcomes acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of the main changes in the 2012 ICC Rules of Arbitration on important topics such as Emergency Arbitrator; Case Management and Joinder, Multi-party/Multi-contract Arbitration and Consolidation study the 2012 ICC Rules o

Recent Developments in International Arbitration | April, 2012

By Victoria VanBuren - April 30, 2012

Following are this month’s recent developments in international arbitration law published by the International Law Office (free registration is required to view the articles): United States: Arbitrability as a threat to finality of international arbitration awards France: Award annulled due to withdrawn counterclaims introduced by insolvent defendant International: Best practices: the importance of experienced arbitration counsel United Kin

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

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

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.