Hong Kong DoJ Opens Consultation on Arbitration Ordinance Reform
The Department of Justice (DoJ) of Hong Kong has launched a month-long consultation seeking stakeholder input on proposed amendments to the Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609).This i...
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CORD Releases 2026 Arbitration Rules with AI Guidance and Appeal Option
On 4 September 2026, the Centre for Online Resolution of Disputes (CORD) announced major revisions to its Arbitration Rules.The updates include detailed AI usage guardrails, an op...
Poland Approves Legislation for National Register of Court Mediators and Stricter Certification
On June 25, 2024, the Polish government approved a draft law to reform court mediation standards.The new legislation will create a National Register of Court Mediators and establi...
ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 Introduce Flexible and Efficient Arbitration Framework
The ICC Arbitration Rules 2026, effective June 1, 2026, bring major procedural reforms designed to enhance flexibility, efficiency, and proportionality in international arbitratio...
Justice C Hari Shankar Calls for Clarity in Section 34 of Arbitration Act
Justice C Hari Shankar of the Delhi High Court has publicly stated that Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is poorly worded and requires clarification, parti...
CJI Surya Kant Highlights Six-Year Delay in Arbitration Council of India Formation
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has publicly underscored the significant delay in the formation of the Arbitration Council of India, which was legislated in 2019 but remains unc...
India Supreme Court Clarifies Mediation Rules for Urgent IP Enforcement
The Supreme Court of India has clarified the procedures and standards under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act regarding pre-institution mediation, specifically addressing i...
Katsina State and CDD Strengthen Mediation Through New Training and Legal Framework
Katsina State, in partnership with the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), has taken steps to strengthen mediation and other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism...
Special Mediators Appointed in British Columbia Nurses' Union Dispute
On July 10, 2026, British Columbia's Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside appointed veteran mediator Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers to act as special mediators in the dispute between...
Delhi Government Orders Vigilance Inquiry Into Rs 94.61 Crore LNJP Hospital Arbitration Award
The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) of the Delhi government has ordered a vigilance inquiry regarding a Rs 94.61 crore arbitration award linked to the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (L...
Poland Approves Creation of National Mediators Register and Standardized Training Requirements
On August 6, 2026, the Polish government approved a draft law to establish a National Mediators Register and set minimum training and certification requirements for court mediator...
Colorado Appeals Court Clarifies Limits on Mandatory Arbitration
Colorado's second-highest appellate court has issued two rulings that provide clarification regarding the limits and procedural requirements for mandatory arbitration in the state...
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...
Santa Fe Senate Approves Bill Making Mediation Mandatory for Private Disputes
The Senate of Santa Fe, Argentina, has unanimously approved a bill promoted by Senator Pablo Verdecchia that introduces mandatory mediation for disputes between private parties, i...
ICC Approves 2026 Arbitration Rules for All New Cases from June 2026
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) announced in April 2026 that its revised Arbitration Rules will come into effect on June 1, 2026. The rules will govern all ICC arbitra...