Brazil Seeks WTO Mediation on U.S. Section 301 Tariffs
On July 27, Brazil officially requested consultations with the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning new U.S. tariffs imposed on Brazilian goods under Section 301 of U.S. trad...
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Allahabad High Court Dismisses Railway Ministry Delay Request in Arbitration Challenge
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that government authorities cannot justify late filings in arbitration appeal cases by citing bureaucratic procedures or administrative delays....
EU Investigates Romania's €42 Million Payment in Green Energy Arbitration Case
The European Commission has launched an investigation into whether Romania can proceed with a planned €42 million compensation payment to renewable energy investors. The payment w...
Chhattisgarh High Court: MSME Council Award Void Without Termination of Conciliation and Proper Arbitral Procedure
On June 29, 2026, the Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that an order by a Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (MSEFC) is void if it is passed without formally ending con...
China Lodges Protest Against EU Support for South China Sea Arbitration Award
China has formally protested recent statements from the European Union and several European countries expressing support for the 2016 South China Sea arbitration award. Chinese of...
NHAI Awarded Rs 1,202 Crore in Karnataka Highway Arbitration Against IRB Infrastructure
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) secured a major arbitration victory with a Rs 1,202 crore award against IRB Infrastructure Developers. The case emerged from premiu...
Allahabad High Court: Procedural Irregularity Alone Not Ground to Set Aside Arbitral Award in U.P. State Highways Authority v. Abhijeet Meerut Karnal Toll Road Case
The Allahabad High Court considered an appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, by the U.P. State Highways Authority regarding an arbitral award in i...
ICC Arbitration Rules 2026: Key Changes for Streamlined and Expedited Proceedings
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Arbitration Rules 2026, effective from June 1, 2026, introduce reforms to streamline international arbitration. The changes include the...
Vulcan Materials Arbitration Award Against Mexico Capped at $17 Million
An arbitral tribunal has awarded U.S.-based Vulcan Materials approximately $17 million in its investment arbitration against Mexico, representing less than 1% of the $1.7 billion...
Kenya High Court Lifts Freeze on KBL Arbitration Award in Kisumu Brewery Dispute
The High Court of Kenya has lifted a conservatory order that blocked the publication of an arbitration award in a commercial dispute between Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) and Jilk...
Hanall Biopharma Loses ICC Arbitration Over HL161 License Termination with Harbour BioMed
A tribunal constituted under the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has ruled against Hanall Biopharma in its attempt to terminate a license agreement with Harbour BioMed con...
US District Court Sends Fannie Mae Firing Dispute to Arbitration
On July 19, 2026, the US District Court for the District of Columbia granted Fannie Mae's motion to compel arbitration and dismissed a lawsuit filed by 44 former employees. The em...
California Court of Appeal Bars Mandatory Arbitration in Sexual Orientation Harassment Case
On July 27, 2026, the California Court of Appeal ruled in Decloedt v. Radnet Management, Inc. that claims involving harassment based on sexual orientation constitute 'sexual haras...
NHAI Prevails in Rs 3,177 Crore Arbitration Against Bareilly Highways Project Limited
On July 27, 2026, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced that it had largely prevailed in an arbitration case brought by Bareilly Highways Project Limited (BHPL...
Guatemala Legislators Propose Comprehensive Arbitration Law Reform
A group of Guatemalan legislators has introduced a comprehensive reform proposal for the country's arbitration law. The initiative, led by members of the Valor bloc, seeks to mode...
Paris Court Upholds Iraq's $1.47 Billion Arbitration Award Against Turkey
On March 10, 2026, the Paris Court of Appeal rejected Turkey's attempt to annul a $1.47 billion ICC arbitration award in favor of Iraq, relating to Turkey's transport of Iraqi Kur...
Chief Justice of India Calls for AI Disclosure Standards in International Arbitration
At a recent arbitration conference, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant discussed the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in international arbitration, highlighting ethica...
ICC Tribunal Issues $600M Award in Cameroon Mining Arbitration Supported by Burford Capital
On July 24, 2026, Burford Capital announced that an ICC International Court of Arbitration tribunal issued an award of over US$600 million in favor of Burford's counterparty in a...
B.C. Nurses Union and Health Employers Accept Mediator Recommendations, Ending Job Action
The British Columbia Nurses' Union (BCNU) and the Health Employers Association of BC have agreed to recommendations from mediators following several days of intensive talks, leadi...
Ola Electric Links Supplier Insolvency Petitions to Ongoing Arbitration
Ola Electric has clarified that recent insolvency petitions filed by two of its suppliers are tied to an ongoing commercial arbitration. The company responded publicly after court...
Ontario Court Upholds $19.7 Million Arbitral Award in Bluewaves Mobility Innovation and Zillnk Joint IP Dispute
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has recognized and enforced a $19.7 million arbitral award in favor of Zillnk (Si Chuan Heng Wan Ke Ji You Xian Gong Si), stemming from a dis...
Chile's Karin Law Prompts Recommendation for Formal Labor Mediation
Nearly two years after Chile implemented the Karin Law (Law No. 21.643) targeting workplace harassment, experts report significant case backlogs at the country's labor authority....
Amala Institute Nurses End 113-Day Strike After Labour Department Mediation
On July 7, 2026, nurses at the Amala Institute of Medical Sciences in Thrissur, Kerala, ended a 113-day strike after the District Labour Officer mediated talks between the hospita...
WWE and Vince McMahon Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit to Proceed in Private Arbitration
The sexual misconduct and trafficking lawsuit filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant against Vince McMahon and WWE will no longer proceed in federal court. After months of litig...