Sentences with phrase «own arbitration laws»

With New York's arbitration law set to expire on June 30, Governor Andrew Cuomo's 2013 - 14 Executive Budget included statutory language imposing 2 percent cap on compensation cost increases resulting from arbitration, defining «compensation» to include health benefits while excluding steps and longevity increments.
After the Legislature passed its own budget bills including a three - year extender of the existing arbitration law, the enacted budget did not include any provision addressing arbitration — leaving the issue open.
For 2d time in 3 yrs, @nygovcuomo is blowing a chance to fundamentally reform police and fire contract arbitration law.
Looks like the next opening for real reform of the police and fire arbitration law will come in 2019 — first year of the next gubernatorial term.
In an online message to his members, McManus declared victory — pointing out that the changes to the arbitration law «largely mirror existing provisions and considerations that have been in practice for many years.»
Cuomo says the binding arbitration law that governs portions of union contracts is due to expire this year, and he hopes that can provide another opportunity for cities and other local governments to save money.
Miner agreed with one point the governor also raised in the radio interview: the binding arbitration laws in place for contract talks with unions need to go.
This may be for several reasons including a perceived lack of neutrality where the counter-party is Chinese and concerns about the nuances of Chinese arbitration law (although change may also be coming in that respect too, as indicated during the UNCITRAL Asia - Pacific Judicial Summit during Arbitration Week).
While in recent years, some important scholars have suggested that the time has come to initiate a revision of the New York Convention, 8 there is no danger in leaving the Convention in its current form.9 Article VII (1), which will grow in importance with the continued modernization of national arbitration laws, ensures that the Convention can not freeze the development of international arbitration.
Mr. Howe publishes regularly on topical issues of international arbitration law and practice.
Our work has included obtaining the recognition and enforcement of four AAA arbitral awards through proceedings conducted before and after the enactment of the Dominican commercial arbitration law, which have become landmark cases in the Dominican Republic.
Only one factor (improvements to the national arbitration law) directly related to formal legal infrastructure.
The research suggests that seats were deemed to have improved due to 1) better hearing facilities, 2) the availability of quality arbitrators who are familiar with the seat, 3) better local arbitral institutions, and 4) improvements to the national arbitration law.
The rules relating to conflicts of interest and bias under the national arbitration laws of England, France, Switzerland and the US is set out in the third section of the book, again illustrated with numerous key cases decided in those jurisdictions by the national courts.
Every year I re-evaluate existing e-resources for researching international commercial arbitration law.
OHADA — an organisation created in 1993 — seeks to regulate arbitration law among participating states, as well as improving common standards in anti-corruption and commercial / corporate law and investor protection.
The UAE parliament [1] has approved a new arbitration law based on the UNCITRAL Model Law.
Insiders consider the new UAE arbitration law to be a very good draft law.
JAMS serves both as an international arbitration institution to leading international arbitration law firms, and as a provider of international arbitrators to other arbitral bodies including AAA, ICC, LCIA, HKIAC, and for ad hoc proceedings under UNCITRAL and UNIDROIT principles.
He is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in construction and arbitration law, and convenes the Society's Arbitration Accreditation Committee.
Lawyers at Covington & Burling consider the enforcement of arbitral awards in Sub-Saharan Africa, where antiquated arbitration laws and hostile courts make life difficult for potential investors.
The new arbitration law is modelled on the UNCITRAL Model Law (1985).
As stated above, in 2003 Japan enacted a new arbitration law modelled on the 1985 UNCITRAL Model law (1985).
The legal sector in Asia has grown exponentially and apart from the reliable jurisdictions of Hong Kong and Singapore, there has been a gradual improvement in the quality of lawyers in other jurisdictions and in arbitration laws, assisted materially by the adoption of the UNCITRAL Model Law; some refer to this progression as «the golden age of arbitration».
In reality, this reservation is more theoretical than anything else, because codified French arbitration law itself does not contain any such limitation, and article VII (1) of the Convention confirms that the Convention does not deprive parties of more favourable rights they might enjoy under the law of the country in which enforcement of the foreign award is sought.
«As corporations continue to insert arbitration clauses in their commercial contracts,» writes White, «it is essential to understand that the contours of arbitration law differ from typical civil litigation.»
The group includes leaders in their field, who frequently serve as arbitrators and are actively involved in all aspects of developing international arbitration law and practice.
2 The New York Convention (1958), -LRB-...) is the centerpiece in the mosaic of treaties and arbitration laws that ensure acceptance of arbitral awards and arbitration agreements (INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION, 2011).
Expert on English arbitration law; recent cases include Lisnave v CST (Commercial Court, 2013: whether an arbitration clause to be implied); BAIC v Matelec (Commercial Court, 2013: whether ARIAS arbitration clause prevailed over Kenyan jurisdiction clause).
He adds: «Rwanda has done much to support arbitration, passing a modern arbitration law and pushing forward with the setting up of this centre.»
It found that it was common ground between the experts that under applicable Russian arbitration law at least one valid ground to set aside the award had been present, which related to the obligations on the arbitrators to disclose certain potential conflicts of interest.
We also act regularly as consultants or as experts in arbitration law or public international law matters before courts, national and international arbitral tribunals.
«A terrific team player with encyclopaedic knowledge of arbitration law
Once constituted, the tribunal will invite parties to the first procedural hearing at the (usually neutral) seat of hearing (often jurisdictions with favorable arbitration laws and culture such as New York, London, Paris, Geneva and Singapore), where the calendar and procedural order for the next steps will be established.
This law not only modernises South African arbitration law, but also goes a long way to establish it as a potential seat of choice for international arbitrations in Africa.
With the slow civil justice systems creating an appetite for arbitration in both countries, especially for foreign companies, both have domestic arbitration laws: Angola's 2003 Voluntary Arbitration Law and Mozambique's 1999 Law on Arbitration, Conciliation and Mediation are based on the UNCITRAL model, although in Angola, some matters, including insolvency, land, employment and some non-commercial disputes, are not arbitrable.
Ms. Narancio publishes regularly on topical issues of international arbitration law and practice.
Building on this tradition, Sweden has been a preferred seat in international arbitration since the 1970's, known for being a neutral, transparent and trustworthy seat with an arbitration law well - advanced in relation to other often used seats in international arbitration.
South Africa's new arbitration law came into force at the end of 2017.
Our arbitration lawyers are experienced in both domestic and international arbitration law.
Recognised as a «bright and resourceful arbitration silk» with «great analytical skills and cross-examination technique», James has extensive knowledge and experience of arbitration law and practice.
Joint Degree in International Arbitration, worked at GST LLP, a Miami - based, GAR Top 100 - ranked boutique international arbitration law firm founded by Miami Law alumni Mauricio Gomm and Quinn Smith.
Polish arbitration law is based on the UNCITRAL Model Law 1985.
According to the Polish arbitration law (based on the UNCITRAL Model Law), an arbitration agreement does not deprive the parties of the right to apply to a Polish court for interim relief.
«Investment arbitration law, after all, is far too important to leave to just investment lawyers» [and these special corporate courts] «profoundly challenges» European «judicial, legal and regulatory systems.
2.2 Does the same arbitration law govern both domestic and international arbitration proceedings?
The move is intended to take advantage of the pro-arbitration approach adopted by the DIFC courts and the DIFC's international - standard arbitration law.
Visiting lecturer on arbitration law at the International Development Law Organisation (Rome, 2003 and 2004).
When the United Kingdom leaves the EU, there is unlikely to be any change to English arbitration law in the short or medium term, since the legislation governing arbitration in the United Kingdom is domestic rather than European.
Last year, Sadaff Habib discussed the prospect of a new arbitration law being enacted for the UAE.
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