Sentences with phrase «of arbitration legislation»

The list of arbitration legislation is followed by preliminary considerations such as limitation.

«The continual refinement of arbitration legislation as explored in this new title has been an important contributing factor in Singapore's rise to prominence as a leading seat of arbitration,» said Stephenson Harwood partner and author of the book, Timothy Cooke.

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Carlson is not alone: Susan Fowler, the former Uber engineer who came out publicly against her employer alleging sexual harassment, is also working with members of the California State Assembly to pass legislation to eliminate forced arbitration, which prevented Fowler from coming forward about sexual harassment at Uber until after she quit.

By: Henry Lazenby 30th April 2018 Canadian miners are voicing frustration and concern over the federal government's removal of a Senate amendment relating to final offer arbitration (FOA), and with its modification of an amendment giving the Canada Transportation Agency own - motion power, in Bill C - 49 — legislation that amends the... →

Mr. Cuomo's planned legislation would require any companies with state business to disclose the number of sexual harassment cases they had faced each year, and would bar employers from forcing their employees into private arbitration.

These includes a proposal for legislation preventing the use of public money in settling sexual harassment claims, removal of forced arbitration provisions from employee contracts and a requirement that companies doing business with the state disclose the number of sexual harassment adjudications and nondisclosure agreements they've carried out.

Emergency legislation will be rushed through Parliament and a Government - appointed arbitration panel will decide on a fair level of compensation for Northern Rock's shareholders when the move is made, although this is likely to pave the way for a legal fight if investors are unhappy with what is offered.

A. Kent French, who established a track record for repealing state legislation two years ago, wants to nullify the right of teachers to binding arbitration.

The working group on arbitration legislation of the Uniform Law Conference of Canada (ULCC) has circulated a Discussion Paper on proposed changes to the Uniform Arbitration Act (for domestic arbitrations in Canada).

Saunders J recognises the «pro-enforcement bias» of the Hong Kong legislation and noted that the overall scheme of both the Hong Kong legislation and the UNCITRAL Model Law reflects a view that arbitration awards are generally to be upheld and enforced.

There has not been much need for change in this case, as Gibraltar has always kept apace with UK and EU legislation facilitating the enforcement of maritime claims and the taking of security in Gibraltar in aid of maritime proceedings or arbitration abroad.

There is a growing trend of dispute resolution funding throughout the common law jurisdictions, as indicated by the recent approvals of third - party arbitration funding in Hong Kong and Singapore through the Arbitration and Mediation Legislation (Third Party Funding)(Amendment) Ordinance and Civil Law (Amendment) Act 2017 respectively.

Those of us who labour only on the law reform margins of international arbitration (Canada is updating its uniform legislation implementing the Model Law) will benefit from your explorations.

Each province has its own domestic arbitration legislation that sets out rules and procedures for the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards.

Employers with unionized employees are likely already familiar with the concept of arbitration, as this process of dispute resolution is generally mandatory under labour relations legislation.

According to the legislation, if a party to an arbitration agreement starts a lawsuit instead of proceeding with an arbitration, the Court will stay that proceeding upon motion brought by the other party to the arbitration agreement.

A well respected and proficient legislative draftsman, he was a member and later Chair of the Focus Group established by the BVI Financial Services Commission in 2011 to see to the enactment of modern arbitration legislation for the British Virgin Islands and related issues.

Titled «International Arbitration in Singapore: Legislation and Materials», the all - in - one reference book draws together, for the first time, all the international arbitration legislation in Singapore, along with a comprehensive collection of related laws andLegislation and Materials», the all - in - one reference book draws together, for the first time, all the international arbitration legislation in Singapore, along with a comprehensive collection of related laws andlegislation in Singapore, along with a comprehensive collection of related laws and materials.

This is a brief overview of the statutory framework of arbitration in Ontario to help clarify which legislation will govern an arbitration conducted in Ontario.

A bipartisan group of senators and representatives introduced late last year legislation called «Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act,» which would prohibit courts from enforcing any portion of an employment contract that requires employees to submit sexual harassment claims to arbitration.

He is the author of the arbitration title «International Arbitration in Singapore: Legislation and Materials» (Sweet & Maxwell, 2018).

Glen Davis QC of South Square, an arbitrator who has worked on African arbitral legislation, chaired a panel which considered the role of international arbitration with an African dimension.

The legislation is outdated and viewed by most practitioners as a severe hindrance to the development of South Africa as a hub for international arbitration on the continent.

On 14 June 2017, the Hong Kong Legislative Council passed the Arbitration and Mediation Legislation (Third Party Funding)(Amendment) Bill 2016 (the 2016 Bill), which, amongst other things, puts beyond doubt that third party funding of arbitration and mediation is permissible under Hong Kong law.

The Act lists a variety of proceedings in respect of which there is no limitation period (section 16): proceedings for declarations; proceedings to enforce court orders and other orders that are enforceable in the same way as court orders; proceedings under the Family Law Act relating to support; proceedings to enforce arbitration awards; proceedings by persons in possession of collateral to redeem or realize on it; proceedings arising from sexual assault in certain circumstances; proceedings to recover fines, taxes and penalties owing to the Crown; proceedings relating to claims by the Crown (or by a delivery agent under social welfare legislation) in various circumstances; proceedings to recover money owing in respect of certain student loans, awards and grants.

A detailed examination of the principles of commercial international arbitration legislation, institutional rules and case law.

For union representatives and labour relations professionals, this forum provides an efficient opportunity to stay abreast of changing legislation, influential arbitration and judicial decisions and collaborative solutions to the most pressing issues in the area of labour relations.

«By its terms the Lease anticipated an appeal would be governed by the arbitration legislation in force at the time of the arbitration.

On April 4, 2017, the New Democratic Party (NDP) of Ontario introduced private member legislation that would amend the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act) to bring «card check» union certification back to Ontario for the first time since 1995, and to implement a new first contract arbitration process.

One commented that because judicial interpretations in China serve as an important source of interpretation of law, as more detailed and convincing guidance on how Chinese legislation should be applied, that he usually followed (applied) judicial interpretations of Chinese substantive law in arbitration.

The answer could lie not in the nature of the arbitration agreement, but in the nature of the legislation.

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