Australia’s Top Court Backs India in Sovereign Immunity Dispute Over Arbitral Award
Australia’s highest court has ruled that India did not waive its sovereign immunity by simply ratifying a key international arbitration treaty, delivering a significant decision that could shape how foreign arbitral awards are enforced against states.In a unanimous judgment, the High Court of Australia found that India’s adoption of the 1958 New York Convention on […]
ICC Moves to Fast-Track Arbitration Cases Under New 2026 Rules
By Washington Post Staff WriterMay 28, 2026 The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has unveiled a significant procedural update as part of its forthcoming 2026 Arbitration Rules, introducing a mechanism designed to streamline dispute resolution and reduce unnecessary legal costs. In the fifth installment of a six-part explanatory series released this week, the ICC detailed […]