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LCIA publishes arbitrator challenge decisions
Under the LCIA Arbitration Rules, a party to an LCIA administered arbitration can challenge the appointment or conduct of an arbitrator "if circumstances …
Reims Court of Appeal annuls ICC Award for failure to disclose conflict of interest during proceedings
On 2 November 2011, the Reims Court of Appeal set aside an ICC partial award, Avax v Tecnimont, due to the failure of the Chair of the tribunal to …
The new ICC Arbitration Rules: promoting a modern view of international arbitration
On 12 September 2011, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) officially unveiled its new Arbitration Rules (the 2012 Rules), which come into force …
UK Supreme Court overturns controversial Court of Appeal ruling in Jivraj v Hashwani: arbitrators are not employees within the scope of UK anti-discrimination legislation
In a much anticipated ruling, the UK Supreme Court has clarified the status of arbitrators and confirmed that they are not employees, but "independent …
ICSID – repeat appointments potentially relevant to applications for disqualification of an arbitrator
In OPIC Karimum v Venezuela the claimant, OPIC, requested the disqualification of the arbitrator appointed by Venezuela, Professor Philippe Sands, on the …
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