AAA-ICDR Highlights AI Integration and Record Caseload in 2025 Annual Report
The American Arbitration Association–International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) has reported a year of rapid technological advancement and growing global demand for alternative dispute resolution services, according to its newly released 2025 annual report.The organization said it handled more than 580,000 new cases across its practice areas, underscoring the continued expansion of arbitration and mediation […]
French Court Tightens Limits on Arbitration Challenges in Landmark Paris Ruling
France’s top appellate court for arbitration matters has reinforced the limited scope for challenging arbitral decisions, delivering a ruling that underscores the autonomy of arbitral tribunals and curbs attempts to disrupt proceedings through early court intervention.In a recent decision in Mesa SpA v. Mr. B, the Paris Court of Appeal clarified that only decisions qualifying […]
Global Demand for Arbitration Rises Sharply, JAMS Reports
A leading U.S.-based dispute resolution provider has reported a marked increase in international arbitration activity, underscoring the growing reliance on private mechanisms to resolve cross-border commercial conflicts.The Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS) said in its 2025 Resolution Report that it recorded 21,939 new cases over the past year and managed a total of 28,345 […]