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Appendix 1: Litigation

The Global Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Commercial Dispute Resolution in the First Seven Months - Dispute Resolution International (DRI) - October 2020

BIC News Issue 1

Handbook for lawyers: Chapter 1

Issue 1 – Wednesday 22 April 2020

The first issue of the IBAHRI Covid-19 Human Rights Monitor assesses gender-based violence and women’s health, LGBTQI+ rights, prison and detention conditions, refugee camps and asylum procedures. Concerns are raised over reported increases in domestic violence in a number of jurisdictions and the lack of basic protective measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in prisons and detention centres.

Day 1 of the first 100 days

The journey of a new IBA presidency, the final destination of which is strengthening the leadership of the IBA and of our profession, has just started. The world is changing right before our eyes. Our profession, through a global association such as the IBA, has a great opportunity as well as the responsibility of assuming a leading role in upholding the rule of law and providing legal guidance in this context.

Swedish immigration law: updates from 1 June 2022

On 1 June 2022, the Swedish Parliament introduced new updates to the immigration law. The newly introduced changes aim to discourage criminal activities and prevent companies from engaging in salary dumping. They also maintain trade unions’ level of workers’ protection and interest. Moreover, the law is presented as an additional level of protection against human trafficking. This article discusses the new updates to the immigration law.

The EPPO Starts Operations on 1 June 2021

As the first European prosecutorial authority, the European Public Prosecutor's Office starts operations on 1 June 2021. The EPPO’s mission will be to prosecute criminal offences affecting the European Union’s financial interests.

IBA 2020 – Virtually Together weekly news - week 1

A weekly round up of news during the IBA 2020 Virtually Together conference.

The EU’s draft regulation on artificial intelligence (part 1)

The first part of this analysis encompasses the AI Act’s scope, as well as prohibited AI practices, AI systems needing higher level of transparency and those subject to voluntary compliance. The second part will be published in the next volume of the Technology Law eBulletin, and will concentrate on high-risk AI systems and the outlined set of requirements for them.

Procedural Timetable No 1 - Topped and Tailed: Improved Case Management

By including active case management tools in Procedural Order No 1 and Procedural Timetable No 1, the tribunal lays the foundation for maximising efficiency over the life of the proceeding. In this article, the author proposes a number of innovations to be implemented, as the title suggests, to top and tail the process, with additional steps in the middle. The author provides a template Procedural Timetable No 1 and then discusses selected procedural steps with the corresponding text for Procedural Order No 1. The proposals include pre-scheduling several case-management conferences to address procedural issues early and often; holding a mid-stream meeting (aka a Kaplan Early Opening), where parties give short oral arguments and present limited witness evidence; identifying a pre-scheduled mediation window to allow the parties to consider mediation, without either side having to request it; directing the parties to provide a Joint List of Issues and Schedule of References; and scheduling both a pre-hearing Tribunal meeting (aka a Reed Retreat) and deliberation days in the Timetable.

Procedural timetable no 1 – topped and tailed: improved case management

The first panel session at the 23rd Annual IBA Arbitration Day discussed the need for more robust case management by arbitral tribunals.

Alternative and New Law Business Structures Committee e-Bulletin 1/2026

Saranya Mishra, the Alternative and New Law Business Structures Committee’s Publication and Newsletter Officer, reflects on the rapidly changing structures and technologies that lawyers are beginning to navigate within their profession. She highlights the Committee’s recently published articles which analyse the changes and challenges in this sector and how legal professionals can approach them in their day to day lives.

Commencing the Arbitration: An Arbitrator’s Perspective on Procedural Order No 1

This article discusses, from an arbitrator’s perspective, the approach to preparing the first Procedural Order for the conduct of an Arbitration (Procedural Order No 1), so that it fits with the case specifications. The author advocates the approach discussed at the panel led by Lucy Reed at the 23rd Annual IBA Arbitration Day on 25 March 2022 that arbitrators should consider the specific needs of the case and collaboratively engage with the Parties to identify the relevant issues and appropriate procedure for the case, before circulating Procedural Order No 1. The author gives examples of techniques the Arbitral Tribunal can use to engage in a collaborative approach while retaining the final power to decide upon the procedure, including Procedural Order No 1.

Schedule 1: Substantive and temporary laws and regulations during the pandemic

The Global Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Commercial Dispute Resolution in the First Seven Months - Dispute Resolution International (DRI) - October 2020

IBA Alternative and New Law Business Structures Committee e-Bulletin 1/2025

Text from the Alternative and New Law Business Structures Committee’s first e-Bulleting of 2025: We are delighted to share Alternative and New Law Business Structures Committee -Bulletin after a brief hiatus. It is lovely to reconnect with our members and share the latest legal developments and thought leadership from around the world. This edition brings together timely and diverse contributions that reflect the evolving nature of legal services, innovation and regulatory landscapes.

New rules for hiring foreign workers in Poland: effective from 1 June 2025

A new law regulating the employment of foreign workers in Poland came into force on 1 June 2025, replacing the previous legislation which had been in place for over 20 years. While it does not overhaul the employment model, it introduces important changes which employers must follow in order to employ foreigners legally. Key updates are outlined in this article.

Lex Cryptographia: Guidelines for ensuring due process in transnational blockchain-based arbitration [1]

Blockchain-based arbitration is just like traditional arbitration except it takes place on blockchains, such as Ethereum. The arbitration agreement forms part of the smart contract, arbitrators are selected using random numbers extracted from the blocks in the blockchain and the award is also embedded in a self-executable smart contract. There is currently no regulation in transnational blockchain-based arbitration. Any such regulation faces a number of serious challenges, such as how to determine the applicable jurisdiction in a blockchain-based arbitration. This article seeks to address such challenges by suggesting some possible guidelines.

Day 1 of the 10th IBA London Finance and Capital Markets Virtual Tax Conference

Day 1 of the 10th IBA London Finance and Capital Markets Virtual Tax Conference, 18 January 2021, 1400-1620 GMT

Effective tools in managing diversity and inclusion challenges in the construction industry: Part 1

A webinar presented by the IBA International Projects Committee of the IBA Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law (SEERIL), 23 September 2020, 1400 – 1500 BST

Showcase Session - Business and human rights part 1 with Kofi Annan and John Ruggie

Showcase Session, Vienna 2015 - Business and human rights part 1 with Kofi Annan and John Ruggie

Eiser v Spain: The standard for annulment under article 52(1)(a) of the ICSID Convention

On 11 June 2020, an ad hoc committee (the ‘Committee’)1 rendered a decision on the request filed by the Kingdom of Spain (‘Spain’) to annul the award issued in Eiser Infrastructure Limited and Energía Solar Luxembourg S.à r.l v Spain, ICSID Case No ARB/13/36 (the ‘Underlying Arbitration’ or ‘Eiser’).

24th Annual IBA Arbitration Day, 2023 - Opening remarks and session 1: Third-party funding and investment arbitration

The Arbitration Day 2023 took place in Lisbon, 13-14 April, and was attended by more than 500 delegates. Portuguese Deputy MInister for Justice Jorge Alves Costa gave the welcome remarks. The first session dealt with the impact of third-party funding (TPF) on investment arbitration.

The APEC Collaborative Framework for Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) of Cross-Border B2B Disputes: An Overview and Analysis (Part 1)

The APEC Collaborative Framework for Online Dispute Resolution (the ‘Framework’) addresses the growing need for efficient and affordable resolution of cross-border B2B disputes, particularly for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Traditional litigation and arbitration are often too costly and slow for low-value, high-volume disputes, creating a barrier to trade. Developed by APEC with input from UNCITRAL’s earlier work, the Framework establishes a decentralised network of accredited ODR providers who offer a standardised, tiered process combining negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. Key innovations include expedited timelines, simplified procedures, a single neutral practitioner, and cost proportionality. By enhancing accessibility, reducing costs, and building trust in digital trade, the Framework supports inclusive economic growth and smoother commercial exchanges across the Asia-Pacific region.

Revisiting the State’s Role in the Private Sector: Reflections on EU System of Checks & Balances in the Age of Covid-19: Part 1

Long before the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a growing consensus across the European Union that over a decade of austerity since the market failures of the financial crisis of 2008 had weakened the ability of many sovereign states’ institutions to deliver key public services. In response to the financial crisis, EU Member States felt compelled to prop up their corners of the international financial system through huge cash injections into ailing banks that were funded by taxpayers

On your marks, set, go! The rollout of 5G networks in Nigeria

The recent 5G spectrum auction in Nigeria has raised expectations that 5G services will soon be launched across the country. This article highlights some of the challenges to the deployment of 5G networks in Nigeria and the conditions set for the licensees regarding the rollout.

Tackling interconnect debts in the Nigerian telecommunications industry

A troubling feature of interconnection relationships in Nigeria is the huge interconnect debt profile of many operators. It appears that some operators have taken undue advantage of the fact that their creditors cannot unilaterally disconnect without the approval of the telecoms industry regulator.

Financial inclusion in Nigeria: mobile money services, payment services, banks and telecoms operators

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) National Financial Inclusion Strategy has as its primary objective provision of access to financial services to at least 80 per cent of Nigeria’s bankable adult population by the year 2020. To attain this objective the CBN has adopted several initiatives including microfinance banking, agent banking, tiered ‘know your customer’ requirements and mobile banking. These initiatives are however still not penetrative enough as the inclusion rate is still lower than expected.

Law firm culture: its impact on revenue, recruitment and retention

A webinar presented by the IBA Law Firm Management Committee. 29 September 2020, 1300-1400 BST

EU accession: nationalist opposition ‘sabotages’ Macedonia referendum

When Macedonia, the West Balkan state, held its referendum on its new name in September there were several options: ‘New Macedonia’, ‘Upper Macedonia’, even ‘Vardar Macedonia’ after the river that flows through the country. In the end, the proposition was for ‘North Macedonia’.

Technology 2030

IBA Global Insight - February/March 2016. As digital innovation continues to transform all aspects of our lives, Global Insight gets the views of tech experts around the world, predicting the ways we’ll be living, working, playing and communicating 15 years from now.