Australia and Commercial Arbitration

Australia positioning itself as a competitor in commercial arbitration.

Pathfinder on International Investment and ADR

For researchers, I came across a recent pathfinder on online resources related to ADR: Osborne, Caroline, Pathfinder on International Investment Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution Web Based Resources (June 16, 2010). Washington & Lee Legal Studies Paper, Forthcoming.

Mandatory Arbitration

Being in Washington D.C. last week, I was hoping to secure an appointment with several Congress persons regarding S.931 or H.R.1020 on the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009. If you are interested in the continued debate over mandatory arbitration, read on.

Los Angeles County Bar Association hosts "Nuts and Bolts of International Arbitration and Litigation"

LACBA will host The Nuts and Bolts of International Arbitration and Litigation on June 16. Details of the program include “Nuts and Bolts” of useful and basic arbitration/litigation considerations in the international context. You can register here.

IBA new version: Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration

Karl Bayer has a great summary of the revisions to the IBA (International Bar Association) new version: Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration

Supreme Court Judge Croft nominated by ACICA

ACICA nominates Honorable Justice Clyde Croft as Life Member.

ACICA and PCA sign historical agreement

The Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) and the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) have signed an agreement to promote education of arbitration in the Asia- Pacific.