Polish Court Enforces CIETAC Arbitration Award Against Bioton
On 26 May 2026, the Warsaw Court of Appeal recognized and declared enforceable a 2017 CIETAC arbitration award ordering Bioton and its partner SciGen to pay significant sums to He...
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Samsung and Union Hold Final Government-Led Mediation Before Possible Strike
Samsung Electronics and its largest labor union resumed government-led mediation talks to try to resolve a dispute over performance-based bonuses, with a strike threatened if nego...
ICC Releases 2026 Arbitration Rules: Key Procedural Changes Announced
On June 1, 2026, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will bring into force new Arbitration Rules that replace the 2021 version. The 2026 Rules introduce targeted modificat...
ICSID Arbitration Initiated by Neltume Ports Against Uruguay Over Montecon Investment
Neltume Ports, a Chilean company holding a 60% stake in Montecon, has begun formal arbitration proceedings against Uruguay at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment...
AAA-ICDR Introduces AI-Enabled Arbitrator for Commercial Disputes
The American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) has announced the introduction of an AI-enabled arbitrator tool to assist in the resolu...
International Arbitrators Reject Rwanda's $134 Million Claim Against UK Over Scrapped Migrant Pact
An international arbitration panel has dismissed Rwanda's $134 million compensation claim against the United Kingdom. The claim stemmed from the UK's decision to scrap a controver...
Permanent Court of Arbitration Upholds Indus Waters Treaty Obligations Between India and Pakistan
On May 15, 2026, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague issued a Supplemental Award concerning disputes over the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) between Pakistan and Indi...
Astilleros Cardama Initiates Arbitration Against Uruguay Over Patrol Vessel Contract
Astilleros Cardama, a shipbuilding company based in Spain, has initiated international arbitration proceedings against the government of Uruguay. The dispute arises from Uruguay's...
India Rejects Indus Waters Treaty Arbitration Award as Null and Void
On May 15, 2026, the Court of Arbitration issued an award related to the Indus Waters Treaty, which India immediately rejected as illegal and void. The Indian government maintains...
Russian Court Blocks OMV Subsidiary from International Arbitration in Gazprom Dispute
A recent Russian court decision prohibits an OMV subsidiary from pursuing international arbitration proceedings against Gazprom. This action restricts OMV's ability to seek compen...
India Rejects Indus Waters Treaty Arbitration Award, Treaty Remains in Abeyance
On May 15, 2026, the Court of Arbitration issued an award related to the Indus Waters Treaty, specifically concerning maximum pondage on hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmi...
Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre to Unveil New Identity and Arbitration Rules for 2026
The Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre (OCAC) has announced plans to launch a new institutional identity and updated arbitration rules for 2026 during an event on June 10. The upd...
Arbitrator Awards $1.34 Billion to Mohammad Honarkar in Orange County Real Estate Fraud Case
Laguna Beach businessman Mohammad Honarkar was awarded roughly $1.34 billion by an arbitrator in a commercial real estate fraud dispute. The arbitration concerned a joint venture...
UK Court of Appeal Ruling Allows ICC Arbitration in Nokia SEP Licensing Dispute
On 12 May 2026, the UK Court of Appeal ruled in favor of Nokia Technologies Oy, granting a permanent stay in FRAND rate-setting proceedings initiated by Acer and ASUS. The Court d...
Supreme Court: Arbitration Award Under 1940 Act Unenforceable If Obtained During Pending Suit Without Court's Leave
The Supreme Court of India held that an arbitral award rendered under the Arbitration Act 1940, while a civil suit is pending and without the court's permission, cannot be enforce...
US Supreme Court Rules Intrastate Truck Drivers Exempt from Federal Arbitration Act Arbitration Agreements
On November 5, 2025, the US Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision holding that truck drivers who deliver goods solely within one state, but as part of an interstate distributi...
Delhi High Court Clarifies MSME Arbitration Authority Under Section 18(3)
The Delhi High Court has issued a ruling clarifying that, following a referral by the MSME Facilitation Council under Section 18(3) of the MSMED Act, arbitral tribunals or institu...
Québec Court of Appeal Endorses Pro-Arbitration Interpretation
The Québec Court of Appeal has reaffirmed the importance of a broad and liberal interpretation favoring arbitration, confirming the judiciary's pro-arbitration approach in recent...
Supreme Court of India Clarifies Enforceability of Arbitral Awards During Challenge
On February 10, 2026, the Supreme Court of India clarified the legal status of arbitral awards during pending challenges under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The ruli...
Supreme Court: Writ Jurisdiction Not Permitted to Challenge Arbitrator's Section 16 Decision
On 28 May 2026, the Supreme Court of India dismissed an appeal challenging whether High Courts may exercise writ jurisdiction to set aside an arbitrator's decision under Section 1...
Supreme Court of India Ruling Affirms Limited Scope for Modification of Arbitral Awards
On 28 May 2026, the Supreme Court of India issued a Constitution Bench ruling in Gayatri Balasamy v. ISG Novasoft Technologies Ltd., Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 15336-15337...
Supreme Court of India: Section 33(1)(a) Limited to Correction of Clerical Errors in Arbitral Awards
On 28 May 2026, the Supreme Court of India clarified the interpretation of Section 33(1)(a) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The ruling specifies that the provision...
US Supreme Court Clarifies Federal Court Jurisdiction Over Arbitral Awards After Section 3 Stays
On May 14, 2024, the US Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in the case of Jules v. Andre Balazs Properties, addressing whether federal courts retain jurisdiction to confirm...
US Supreme Court Rules 'Last Mile' Drivers Exempt from Arbitration
On June 13, 2024, the US Supreme Court unanimously held that independent bakery distributor drivers working for Flowers Foods and its subsidiaries are considered transportation wo...