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Reform of the Ethiopian justice system supported by the IBA Bar Issues Commission

As the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia reforms its justice system, the Chair of the International Bar Association Bar Issues Commission (IBA BIC), Dr Péter Köves, has sent a report to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and new Attorney General, Adanech Abebe, in support of the changes.

The Use of Language in International Business Law

Language in the context of the law can affect the ability of parties to participate and access justice, thus influencing sovereign equality and due process. With such implications, the choice of language in the law is one requiring significant reflection. The choice of law may also bring with it certain legal and cultural influences. This article explores the language of the law in different contexts. The use of language is the common thread throughout, affecting the law in a wide range of environments. It addresses five topics, each of which is the subject of substantive and extensive exploration and research in the academic papers of legal and linguistic experts alike. The article therefore provides an overview of the use of language in the practice of international business law.

Fighting homophobic language in sports: an ongoing challenge

Homophobic language in the field or court remains a rampant reality in the sports scene worldwide. Therefore, it is of paramount importance that all jurisdictions pass explicit and specific legislation addressing, prohibiting and sanctioning hate, violence and intolerance in sports in general, and homophobic conduct and slurs specifically. This paper shall essentially be centered around a draft bill being reviewed by the Uruguayan Parliament, as a recent and comprehensive example to follow.

Book Review: Thriving in a Multi-Generational Law Firm

Using mediation as part of multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses

Multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses have been used for many years, although the jurisprudence has taken time to develop in order to support their proper practical application.

Panama’s multi-layered migration framework: an emerging platform for global mobility

mobility and investment-based residence within a diversified legal structure. Built progressively over decades, this multi-layered architecture is increasingly positioning Panama as a strategic platform for global mobility and regional business operations.

Is it time to end the Brazilian ban on multi-voting shares?

By Bruno Robert and Lucas Carneiro Gorgulho Mendes Barros. Is it time to end the Brazilian ban on multi-voting shares? - Securities Law Committee newsletter article, March 2020.

Navigating joinder issues in US litigation: guidance for foreign counsel handling multi-party US disputes

This article addresses joinder issues in United States litigation for foreign counsel handling cross-border disputes. Using a scenario derived from an actual case handled by our firm, it analyses the joinder framework under the US Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) and highlights procedural safeguards to prevent misuse of joinder mechanisms against foreign parties. It contrasts these rules briefly with international arbitration frameworks – such as those of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) – to provide foreign litigation practitioners with contextual clarity. The article concludes with practical recommendations for foreign clients and litigation counsel navigating US court proceedings.

Jurisdiction conflict between Mexican antitrust regulators (uber/cornershop case) and its impact on multi-sided digital platform

The continue evolution of the telecoms sector, together with the development of digital platforms and services is growing at an unprecedented pace. This has resulted in some jurisdictional conflicts between antitrust regulators in Mexico, when defining whether or not a transaction is related to the telecoms sector. Within this context, it is relevant to analyse the most recent resolutions regarding jurisdiction conflicts between the Federal Antitrust Commission (COFECE) and the Federal Telecoms Institute (

Covid-19 Secure – what are the immediate common interest implications for landlords and tenants of multi-occupancy offices?

As lockdown restrictions are relaxed and more companies are starting to think about a Covid-19 Secure return to the office, what practical steps should landlords and tenants take to ensure a safe return? What legal implications will these steps have? Landlords and tenants have a common interest here and it is fundamental to any safe and successful reopening that they work collaboratively and cooperatively.

An efficient approach to arbitration in messy multi-party settings: Analysis of the proposal on DIS Supplementary Rules for Third-Party Notices in Arbitration

The German arbitration community is on a quest for practical solutions that can better suit multi-party disputes in arbitration. Prominent German practitioners recently proposed the DIS Supplemental Rules for Third-Party Notices in Arbitration (“SRTPN”), which the DIS and the wider arbitration community are currently scrutinizing. The authors contribute here to the discussion by re-viewing existing practices on multi-party arbitration and the possible advantages of third-party notices, particularly for the stakeholders of the construction industry.

Overview of Japanese data exclusivity system and patent linkage system

This article provides an overview of Japan’s reexamination system and patent linkage system, both of which protect the interests of brand-name drug companies. The reexamination system effectively functions as a form of data exclusivity by preventing generic entry during a specified period. The Japanese patent linkage system, operated through MHLW notifications without a statutory basis, coordinates generic drug approvals with patent rights. The article also examines recent reforms introduced at the end of 2025, including the formal inclusion of biosimilars, the clarification of patent information submission requirements, and the introduction of an expert advisor system. The practical implications of these reforms and future developments are also discussed.

Supporting young lawyers

A recent IBA webinar examined how junior lawyers can best be supported on their paths towards career progression. In-House Perspective reports on the key points.

Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Until recently, neurodivergent individuals are likely to have been treated in a different and unfair way, which causes disempowerment, discrimination and unequal life opportunities. There is still a long way to go in terms of tackling the stigma. However, companies are becoming increasingly aware that great minds think differently, and that employing people who are neurodiverse can be a huge competitive advantage.

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Ukraine: IBA supports legal profession’s push for accountability

Despite the ongoing hostilities, time has not stood still for Ukraine’s legal profession. As a recent trip to Kyiv by the IBA Executive Director revealed, the country’s legal community continues to advocate for citizens’ rights as troops fight Russian aggression on the frontline.

How the legal profession can better support neurodiversity

Neurodivergence isn’t uncommon in the legal profession but while the environment for such individuals is improving, there’s still work to be done towards full inclusion, as In-House Perspective reports.

Governmental economy support packages

In order to combat Covid-19, governments around the world have shut down national economies, in some cases almost entirely. Economic life in many jurisdictions has abruptly come to a standstill and international trade has been disrupted.

Governmental economy supporting packages

A webinar presented by the IBA Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Committee, supported by the IBA Corporate and M&A Committee, IBA European Regional Forum, IBA Latin American Regional Forum, IBA Law Firm Management Committee and IBA Young Lawyers Committee.

IBA funding programme supports lawyers on the frontline

As the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic continues, a new £180,000 funding programme offers a much-needed financial lifeline to frontline legal aid providers worldwide.

English Anti-Suit Injunctions in Support of Arbitration

This article considers the position under English law for parties seeking to injunct proceedings in other jurisdictions in breach of a valid agreement to arbitrate. English courts have shown great willingness to grant such injunctions in appropriate cases. Recent case law demonstrates the English courts’ commercial mindedness and adherence to a strongly pro-arbitration policy. However, different considerations apply in instances where the non-arbitration proceedings are issued in a European Union state.

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

In the run up to the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on 26 June, the International Bar Association (IBA) has partnered with the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to raise awareness about the absolute prohibition of torture, the damaging repercussions of its practice on the rule of law, and the active role that the legal profession can have in preventing its use and recurrence.

Under-pressure in-house teams given support on ethics

The Law Society of England and Wales has issued an ethics framework to assist in-house solicitors in navigating the complex ethical challenges inherent in their role as both legal and business advisers to their employers. In-House Perspective takes stock of the ethical challenges facing in-house teams and the support available.

Obtaining witness evidence in support of overseas arbitrations in England

The English court’s ability to exercise its supportive powers in aid of arbitrations has been the subject of considerable jurisprudence since the enactment of the Arbitration Act 1996.1 One of the unsettled areas of controversy has been to what extent, if at all, the court can make orders against non-parties to the arbitration. Although a recent trend of first instance decisions all held that the court could not, the Court of Appeal’s decision in A and B v C, D and E2 steers in a very different direction.

Access denied: Britain’s broken justice system

The justice system in England and Wales has been seriously under-resourced for far too long and is showing significant signs of strain. Global Insight assesses how the years of neglect might be reversed.

Women and the justice system

In the wake of the Weinstein trial and revelations of the widespread abuse of non-disclosure agreements , Global Insight assesses how legal and judicial systems continue to let down victims of sexual harassment and violence. IBA Multimedia Journalist Ruth Green, Senior Content Editor Meg Lewis and Content Editor Jennifer Venis discuss the issues, including prosecution and conviction rates, consent and rape definitions, and related societal issues.

Government Access to IT Systems

Data is becoming the core asset of our economies and takes up a central role in our societies. Government attempts to obtain access or receive information, as well as the responses of the private sector to such attempts, raise complex legal issues, depending on the specific socio-political context and the domestic legal traditions. The International Bar Association (IBA) Legal Practice Division set up the Task Force on Government Access to IT Systems in October 2017.

IBAHRI supports efforts to reform UK approach to Universal Jurisdiction

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) is supporting efforts to reform the United Kingdom’s approach to universal jurisdiction to ensure that the UK can play a more proactive role in addressing international crimes.

AI, digitalisation and the UK immigration system

In recent years the UK government has pushed ahead with the large-scale digitalisation of immigration and border services. Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven tools, while still marginal, are increasingly becoming part of this programme. The stated aims of this automation have included expediting low-complexity transactions, automating identity and document checks, and freeing civil servants to focus on legally complex matters. However, civil-society groups and lawyers have grown increasingly vocal about transparency, fairness, and the lawfulness of automated tools.

Justice delayed: a system on the brink

In this podcast, our speakers discuss the causes and impact of the backlog and the measures proposed to alleviate them, including reopening Crown courtrooms, expanding the Nightingale temporary court system until March 2022 and modifying 71 courtrooms to hold large, multi-hander trials.