Finland Moves to Modernize Arbitration Law with Sweeping Reform Proposal
A Singapore High Court decision is drawing renewed attention to the limits of arbitration agreements, particularly when invoked by parties who never signed the underlying contract. In a ruling issued this week, the court held that company officers could not rely on contractual provisions—such as indemnity and exclusion clauses—to compel arbitration under the country’s Contracts […]
Canadian Court Voids Arbitration Award Over AI “Hallucinated” Citations
In a rare move, the English High Court has set aside an arbitration award after finding that the tribunal lacked jurisdiction, offering a significant reminder of the limits of arbitral authority under the Arbitration Act 1996.The case, A1 and others v P, involved a challenge brought under section 67 of the Act, which allows parties […]
Global Demand for Arbitration Surges as JAMS Reports Rise in International Cases
A sharp increase in cross-border disputes is driving renewed global demand for alternative dispute resolution (ADR), according to the latest annual report released by JAMS, one of the world’s leading private providers of mediation and arbitration services.The organization’s 2025 Resolution Report shows that 21,939 new cases were filed over the past year, contributing to a […]
The Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators
The Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators (CIMA) in alliance with World Arbitration Review has commenced a global arbitration research project covering comparative review of arbitral trends in 193 jurisdictions worldwide. #Arbitration #CIMA#WorldArbitrationReview