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On 1 June 2024, the latest update to the HKIAC’s administered rules, the 2024 Administered Arbitration Rules (“2024 Rules”) of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (“HKIAC”) came into effect....more
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre ("HKIAC") has released its 2024 Administered Arbitration Rules ("2024 Rules"). The 2024 Rules focus on improving the time- and cost-efficiency of the HKIAC arbitral process, and...more
The 2024 Rules significantly improve Hong Kong’s arbitration framework, aiming to increase the efficiency of proceedings and clarify the tribunal’s powers. The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre’s (HKIAC’s) newly...more
Ever heard of "mass arbitration"? If you haven't heard of that term, you may be lucky. By rule of thumb, a "mass" of something isn't necessarily a good thing (unless it's a mass of tacos on my plate)....more
Two of the largest alternative dispute resolution services providers—JAMS and the American Arbitration Association (AAA)—have updated or created new rules and fee schedules for mass arbitrations. This development indicates...more
For the first time since 2018, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has updated its flagship HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules (Rules) which will take effect on 1 June 2024. The key changes include...more
For businesses that use consumer and workplace arbitration agreements designating JAMS as their arbitration administrator, there is an important new development: JAMS has announced new Mass Arbitration Procedures and...more
In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, Chris Willis is joined by Troutman Pepper Partner Jeremy Rosenblum and Neil Currie, vice president at the American Arbitration Association (AAA). They discuss the phenomenon of...more
With deep experience in both AI and dispute resolution, we are the co-creators of the JAMS Artificial Intelligence Disputes Clause, Rules and Protective Order (AI Rules). We created these rules to address some of the...more
On April 23, 2024, JAMS, a leading alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services provider, released its new Rules Governing Disputes Involving Artificial Intelligence Systems (the "Rules"). This is the first time an ADR...more
For the past few years, following the machinations of mass arbitrations has been like watching a tennis match. First one side hits a volley, then another returns, and on-and-on with the opposing sides continually stuck in...more
On January 15, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) issued amended Mass Arbitration Supplementary Rules and new Consumer Mass Arbitration and Mediation Fee Schedules (collectively, the New Rules). The New Rules will...more
On December 18, 2023, the US Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services (the Departments) issued a rule finalizing the 2024 non-refundable administrative fee parties must pay to access the arbitration...more
The implementation date for FINRA’s new, more strict expungement rules has been set for October 16, 2023. The new rules make it much harder for registered representatives to expunge negative customer-related complaints,...more
In a 5-4 decision, the US Supreme Court sided with defendants seeking to compel arbitration of claims filed against them in federal court. Announcing a new rule, the Court in Coinbase v. Bielski held that when a district...more
While all eyes of the aviation industry are currently on this year’s Paris Air Show and the record purchases of India’s airlines, aviation lawyers ask themselves how to resolve disputes that arise out of these billion-dollar...more
Saudi Arabia has taken a number of steps over recent years to modernize its arbitration laws, as well as establishing the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (the "SCCA") in 2016. This is part of the Kingdom's vision of...more
The stated aim of the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA) is to become the Middle East’s preferred centre for alternative dispute resolution by 2030. This week, the SCCA launched its revised Arbitration Rules,...more
The Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (“SCCA”) announced on 1 May 2023 the publication of its revised SCCA Arbitration Rules (the “2023 Rules”). This follows the SCCA’s announcement in November 2022 of i) the formation...more
With plaintiff attorneys seeing potential large dollar settlements and verdicts, along with increased regulatory scrutiny, banks need to review their overdraft practices. As noted by the American Bankers Association, banks...more
The Swiss Arbitration Centre is innovative with the issuance of new rules dedicated to Swiss corporate law disputes, which may be submitted to arbitration as a result of a revision of the Swiss Code of Obligations, which will...more
Towards faster and more efficient proceedings or a reform in name only? - Justice reform is one of the key goals of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan that Italy must meet in order to access the resources made...more
In January 2022, the Law Commission of England & Wales launched a review of the Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act) as part of its 14th programme of law reform. We shared our initial thoughts on the Commission’s review earlier...more
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) went into effect on July 1, 2020, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Access to investment arbitration in the USMCA is subject to more restrictive...more
Shortly, I hope to get around to drafting a blog post about FINRA’s latest demonstration of abasement to PIABA and claimants’ counsel everywhere, namely new Rule 4111. But, that rule is such a monstrosity that it will take a...more