UNCITRAL Weighs New Rules on Insolvency’s Impact on Arbitration and Litigation
By Washington Post-style Legal CorrespondentNew York, April 16, 2026 — A new proposal before United Nations Commission on International Trade Law could reshape how courts and arbitral tribunals worldwide handle disputes when one party becomes insolvent, signaling a potential shift in the balance between insolvency law and dispute resolution frameworks.The proposal, currently under discussion at […]
Belgium’s CEPANI Approves New Arbitration Rules Embracing Digital Proceedings
The Belgian Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (CEPANI) has approved a revised set of arbitration rules designed to modernize dispute resolution procedures and reflect the growing shift toward digital legal practice.The updated rules, endorsed by CEPANI’s Board of Directors, are set to come into force on June 1, 2026. They introduce a more streamlined procedural […]
UK Court of Appeal Stresses Need for Timely Objections in Arbitration Dispute
London — The Court of Appeal has underscored the critical importance of raising timely objections in arbitration proceedings, delivering a mixed ruling in a high-profile dispute between the Czech Republic and Diag Human SE.In its decision, the court allowed only one of three appeals challenging an investment treaty award under the Arbitration Act 1996, while […]