July 03, 2020

Tuesday, July 14, at 2:30 p.m., EDT
 
As the global COVID-19 pandemic develops, arbitration providers worldwide have evolved to accommodate the need for efficient and effective access to dispute resolution. In Latin America, although the situation is generating opportunities, the situation is further compounded by the economic and political crises that are taking place in many of the countries.
 
This program explores how arbitral institutions in Latin America are managing current caseloads and preparing for future uncertainties, challenges and change.
Speakers will discuss:
How have institutions managed the existing cases?
How prepared are institutions for a forthcoming surge of claims?
How might COVID-19 accelerate existing following trends?
o  Expedition
o  Efficiency
o  Use of technology
How will institutions respond to the above?
Will commercial and investment arbitrations be on the rise due to the state of flux in Latin America?
 
Featured Speakers:
Cecilia Flores Rueda, FloresRueda Asociados, Mexico                     
Macarena Letelier, Executive Director                                                         
  Centro de Arbitraje y Mediacion, Camara de Comercio de Santiago, Chile
Katherine Gonzalez Arrocha Director for LATAM 
  ICC International Court of Arbitration
                            
Moderated by:
Diana Droulers
Droulers & Asociados, Venezuela  

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May 19, 2020

Wednesday, May 20th at 11:00 AM Eastern Time via Zoom

Arbitration Institutions in the Age of COVID-19 – The State of International Arbitration

As the global COVID-19 pandemic develops, arbitration providers worldwide have evolved to accommodate the need for efficient and effective access to dispute resolution. Straining the very fabric of life as we know it, COVID-19 is widely predicted to trigger a wave of civil and commercial claims while undermining conventional approaches to redress. This program explores how arbitral institutions are managing current caseloads and preparing for future uncertainties, challenges and change. MIAS members ee email for free registration info.

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REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.americanbar.org/events-cle/mtg/web/400504229/

April 02, 2020

The World Arbitration and Mediation Review (WAMR) has launched a call for submissions of articles on “The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world of arbitration and mediation”. Our Editorial Board is particularly interested in articles that focus on (1) the implementation and use of new technologies to replace face-to-face interactions between parties, witnesses, and neutrals; (2) the challenges/shortcomings associated with the use of these new technologies for arbitration and mediation proceedings; (3) the implementation and use of new technologies in the realm of arbitration and mediation student competitions; (4) the role of the state/government, arbitral institutions, professional groups and associations in the wake of the current global pandemic; (5) substantive issues that arise in the context of arbitrated or mediated cases during times of global turmoil (e.g. force majeure defenses, damages, etcetera), and (6) any other aspects of practical relevance regarding the impact of the current state of affairs on international dispute resolution.  Manuscripts will be accepted on a rolling basis until our issue is complete. Any specific queries, including WAMR’s submission guidelines should be directed to: wamr@fiu.edu.

February 14, 2020

The MIAS Task Force on Expedited Arbitration under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, chaired by John Barkett, has prepared comments on UNCITRAL's draft expedited arbitration provisions, to be considered by UNCITRAL Working Group II at its seventy-first session, in New York, February 3-7, 2020.

Working Group Transmittal Letter

Expedited Arbitration Table prepared by MIAS Task Force on Expedited Arbitration

February 11, 2020

The Kingdom of Spain, homeland of MIAS member Javier Fernández-Samaniego, has appointed him as Conciliator to the ICSID Panel of Arbitrators and Conciliators for a term of six years.

January 28, 2020

Guest Speaker:
Srilal M. Perera, Retired Professor of Law Washington College of Law, American University, Washington, D.C.

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The presentation will be focused on issues relating primarily to investor/State arbitration

Thursday, February 6, 2020 (New Date)
5:00 - 7:00 pm
NSU Shepard Broad College of Law
CLE Credits Approved: General 1 .0, Certification Credits 1 .0: International Law & International Litigation & Arbitration

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MIAS members attend free; see email for "N number."

For more information please contact Davy Karkason: dk646@mynsu.nova.edu