MECHANISMS IN PERUVIAN ARBITRATION TO REDUCE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The growing use of arbitration in Peru is due to various virtues: its level of specialisation, speed, lower procedural burden, efficiency, flexibility, confidentiality; but none of these prevent circumstances from arising that may condition the fairness of the award.
Worker Reinstated after WRC Finds that Eir Discriminated against Him on Grounds of Age
In Thomas Doolin v Eir Business Eircom Limited ADJ-00045261 the Complainant, Mr Doolin, brought…
The Advantages of the Malta Flag
Due to the private and public function of ship registration, owners and charterers must weigh different factors prior to choosing the flag state of their vessels. Malta, in this respect, has proven to be an ideal jurisdiction.
Massage Therapist Awarded Maximum Compensation for “Egregious” Penalisation Following Protected Disclosure to her Employer
In A Worker v A Massage Therapy Business ADJ00043225 the Complainant lodged a number…
Breaking News – First Default Judgment where the Claimant is based abroad
The High Court granted the first default judgment in a claim relating to an alleged Bitcoin fraud perpetrated by fraudsters based abroad; the defendants are, an individual known as both Alan Bart and A. Philpott who is associated with FCA Automatic and Capital Usage and persons unknown involved with a crypto wallet at quogi.com related …
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Will the Government’s World First AI Safety Institute be able to protect against the Risks of new developments in Artificial Intelligence?
Technology is part of everyday life and plays an increasingly significant part in commerce. Keeping pace with technological innovation is now becoming a key differentiator in most commercial sectors. Businesses that fail to implement and use new technology may lose ground that they find they cannot recover.
The UK takes the initiative in AI development and regulation
The accelerated speed at which Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developing worldwide will not slow down but only increase. The UK and the US both appear to want to lead the way globally with regard to AI, shaping the future of innovation, governance and social progress.
The Reality of the Government’s announcement on Curbing Net Migration
The Home Secretary, James Cleverly, announced some game-changing new rules in a five-point plan to reduce legal immigration, stating “Enough is enough …Immigration policy must be fair, legal, and sustainable.” The growing numbers of foreign nationals seeking to live and work in the UK is one of the biggest challenges facing the Government with net migration reaching …
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Essential Contractual Clauses to Mitigate the Risks in Cross Border Transactions
There are a number of steps that can be enshrined in a contract to mitigate the risk of disputes in commercial agreements. There are a range of clauses that limit the escalation of a dispute and control how and where it is dealt with, should a conflict arise. It is especially important to consider such …
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The Arbitration Bill
England & Wales is the leading jurisdiction for commercial arbitration. In March 2021 the Ministry of Justice invited the Law Commission to review the Arbitration Act 1996 to ensure that it was still fit for the purpose or whether amendments were required to preserve England & Wales’ position.