The new ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 (“2026 Rules”) will enter into force on 1 June 2026. Five years after the last revision of the…
In 2025, Luxembourg saw major arbitration developments. The Luxembourg Arbitration Center (“LAC”) updated its rules effective 1 October 2025. Courts addressed issues including applicable…
In Singapore, international arbitration is governed by the International Arbitration Act (IAA), the Arbitration Act (AA) and the Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Act. The…
Sixth Circuit clarifies multi-factor analysis for when online proposals create binding contracts with arbitration clauses
Dahdah v. Rocket Mortg., LLC, No. 24-1910 (6th Cir. Jan. 26, 2026)[1] Factual Background Michael Dahdah (“Dahdah”) wanted to refinance his mortgage. On three occasions…
Our Global Disputes Forecast 2026 survey of 600 senior legal and risk professionals across six major economies revealed that the arbitration landscape faces significant…
Between Courts and Clauses: The Arbitrability of Patent Validity Disputes in Germany – and What Other Jurisdictions Do
Introduction While the arbitrability of patent validity disputes has long been established in many jurisdictions, the issue remains a subject of controversy in others,…
US District court holds that delegation clause must be enforced unless null and void based on defenses that can be applied neutrally on an international scale
Ambrosia v. Blazesoft Ltd., No. 25 C 1723 (N.D. Ill. Oct. 21, 2025)[1] Factual Background Vincent Ambrosia, Jr. and Robert Houpt were customers of…
Second Shot for the Same Arbitral Tribunal: The German Federal Court of Justice Endorses Remittal After Right-to-Be-Heard Violations
In its decision I ZB 42/25 of 18 December 2025, the German Federal Court of Justice clarified when legal disputes may be remitted to…
Paris Court of Appeal confirms exequatur of ICC award while staying enforcement to protect a party’s rights
Paris Court of Appeal, Sector 5 chamber 16 (Pôle 5 Chambre 16), 9 December 2025 – n° 25/01855 In a significant decision for international…
The Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609) is largely based on the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration (including its amendments). The AO…