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Saudi Arabia has witnessed a major shift in recent years towards becoming a globally recognized seat of Arbitration. With strong support from the private sector, the judiciary and the government, the kingdom seeks to keep pace with international standards, attract...

Sector: bankruptcy Result: through mediation, the director of the bankrupt company and the liquidator reached a mutually beneficial settlement, which avoided costly litigation and preserved relations. Challenge: when a company enters bankruptcy, disputes often arise between stakeholders – directors, creditors,...

By: Kendall Innes The American Arbitration Association – Center for international dispute resolution® (AAA-ICDR®) recently launched the women arbitrators Resource Group, an initiative aimed at enhancing the role of women in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The program will provide a...

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be rapidly integrated into all aspects of our personal and professional lives, new legal issues related to artificial intelligence systems are emerging. Challenges include liability and negligence issues to issues related to data privacy,...

By: Mitchell E. Professor of law and Alternative Dispute Resolution, University of Minnesota Law School, with Michelle skipper, vice president, AAA-ICDR commercial arbitration division Social media plays a crucial role in professional networking and relationships. This raises important questions for...

By: Andrew Barton, vice president, trade department at AAA-ICDR; Iman Haider Elise, Vice President, construction department at AAA-ICDR; and Lisa Romeo, vice president, trade department at (American Arbitration Association )AAA-ICDR   The unique advantages of Arbitration are often lost when...