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In K v JX [2026] HKCFI 2854, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance set aside an order granting leave to K to enforce a Mainland award on public policy [...] The post Hong Kong Court refuses enforcement of Mainland award on public policy grounds arising from lack of authority to settle appeared first on Global Arbitration News .
Bronzelink Holdings Ltd. v. STM Atlantic N.V., No. 2:25‑cv‑06783‑JLS‑PVC (C.D. Cal. Feb. 9, 2026).[1] Factual Background Respondents Emil Youssefzadeh, Umar Javed, and STM Atlantic N.V. (collectively, “Respondents”) were individuals and [...] The post USA: District court confirms HKIAC award, rejecting respondents’ defenses under Article V of the New York Convention and holding that a co-awardee’s…
In January, we reported on the decision of the Higher Regional Court Cologne dated 17 February 2025 (Case No. 19 Sch 24/24) regarding the requirement for security deposit for costs [...] The post German Federal Court of Justice Confirms: International Treaties Prevail Over Political Tensions in Security for Costs appeared first on Global Arbitration News .
Parties sometimes prefer litigation to arbitration because court proceedings offer summary judgment, which can dispose of unmeritorious claims or defences at an early stage. In response, arbitral institutions such as [...] The post Hong Kong Court Upholds an HKIAC Award Issued under the Early Determination Procedure appeared first on Global Arbitration News .
The new ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 (“2026 Rules”) will enter into force on 1 June 2026. Five years after the last revision of the ICC Arbitration Rules 2021 (“2021 Rules”), [...] The post The New Updated ICC Rules 2026 appeared first on Global Arbitration News .
In 2025, Luxembourg saw major arbitration developments. The Luxembourg Arbitration Center (“LAC“) updated its rules effective 1 October 2025. Courts addressed issues including applicable law for arbitration agreements, asset freezes [...] The post The Year in Review: Key developments and emerging trends in Luxembourg appeared first on Global Arbitration News .
In Singapore, international arbitration is governed by the International Arbitration Act (IAA), the Arbitration Act (AA) and the Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Act. The legislative framework, which is substantially based [...] The post The Year in Review: A selection of arbitration-related court decisions in Singapore appeared first on Global Arbitration News .
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 between October 2020 and February 2021, [...] The post Sixth Circuit clarifies multi-factor analysis for when online proposals create binding contracts with arbitration clauses appeared first on Global Arbitration News .
Our Global Disputes Forecast 2026 survey of 600 senior legal and risk professionals across six major economies revealed that the arbitration landscape faces significant challenges in the years ahead. Most [...] The post Global Disputes Forecast: The Future of International Arbitration appeared first on Global Arbitration News .
Introduction While the arbitrability of patent validity disputes has long been established in many jurisdictions, the issue remains a subject of controversy in others, particularly in Germany. This debate arises [...] The post Between Courts and Clauses: The Arbitrability of Patent Validity Disputes in Germany – and What Other Jurisdictions Do appeared first on Global Arbitration News .