Over the past few years, the use and role of tribunal secretaries in international arbitration has garnered considerable interest. In its 2021 International Arbitration Rules (“Rules”), the International Centre for Dispute...more
A previous QuickStudy explored the deep divide among the U.S. courts regarding whether 28 USC §1782’s use of “foreign tribunal” encompasses private commercial arbitration tribunals.1 The Sixth and Fourth Circuits of the...more
In the context of an arbitration, “confidentiality” typically refers to the parties’ obligation not to disclose information concerning the arbitration to third parties. As demonstrated by a recent arbitral tribunal ruling,...more
As the COVID-19 rampage continues, all segments of society and industry are being affected, with the “new normal” requiring social distancing and online communications. Online platforms such as Skype, Microsoft Teams,...more