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UK Government announces plans for implementation of the EU ADR Directive and ODR Regulation
The UK Government has announced its plans for implementing the ADR Directive and the ODR Regulation, both of which are aimed at promoting …
UK: Adjudicator's decision not enforced due to a party's misrepresentations in the appointment process
In a landmark decision, the Technology and Construction Court has refused to enforce an adjudicator's decision because the adjudicator had been …
Upcoming CEDR financial services event: 'Dialogue with the Regulator'
At a breakfast session on 9 October at Herbert Smith Freehills' London office, the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) will …
UK: TCC decision underlines the importance of dispute resolution provisions being clearly incorporated in contractual documentation
The Technology and Construction Court has recently granted an injunction restraining an adjudication from proceeding, on the basis of a finding that the …
UK: Court of Appeal clarifies time limits for claiming repayment in adjudication
A recent Court of Appeal decision has clarified an important issue regarding the situation where a party makes a payment pursuant to an adjudication …
UK High Court claim struck out as full redress was available under an ADR scheme
The UK High Court recently refused to allow a claim to proceed in relation to mis-selling of an insurance product on the basis that the claimants …
EU: ADR Directive and ODR Regulation to enter into force
We have previously reported on EU legislative proposals for a directive on ADR in consumer disputes and a supporting regulation on …
Establishment of the Arab Center for Dispute Resolution in Jordan for IP disputes
The Arab Intellectual Property Mediation and Arbitration Society (AIPMAS) (based in Amman, Jordan) recently held an extraordinary meeting where it was …
Improving consumer protection on a European level
Consumer rights have received further support with the announcement that the UK will adopt the proposed Directive on Alternative Dispute …
ADR central to UK Government's far-reaching reform of competition law class actions
The Government yesterday published its plans for reforming the UK regime for competition law private actions, following a detailed consultation exercise …
The rise of ADR in Japan
A number of alternative dispute resolution procedures are available and recognised in Japan – including expert determination, mediation, conciliation, …
Australian Federal Court rules on compliance with “genuine steps” requirement
The Federal Court of Australia has for the first time ruled on the requirement to take “genuine steps” to resolve a dispute …
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