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“Hot Topics” In International Arbitration

“Hot Topics” In International Arbitration. Center for International Legal Studies 7th Biennial Symposium on International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution 24-27 May 2012 Salzburg, Austria. Introduction and Overview. Moderator: Walt Sapronov, Esq. International Arbitration: Some “Hot”

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“Hot Topics” In International Arbitration

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  1. “Hot Topics” In International Arbitration Center for International Legal Studies 7th Biennial Symposium on International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution 24-27 May 2012 Salzburg, Austria www.wstelecomlaw.com Atlanta, GA Washington, D.C.

  2. Introduction and Overview • Moderator: Walt Sapronov, Esq. • International Arbitration: Some “Hot” Topics Today • 2012 ICC Rules changes • Arbitrator Challenges • Selection / Impartiality / Conflict Disclosure • Americanization of Arbitration • Decision Finality • Supreme Court decisions (Hall Street; Concepcion) • Choice of Law • Application of U.S. FAA to foreign jurisdictions www.wstelecomlaw.com Atlanta, GA Washington, D.C.

  3. “Americanization” of International Arbitration • Speaker: Alexander N. Lamme, Esq. • Topics • Benefits of International Arbitration • U.S. Litigation Similarities • Remedies to Limit “Americanization” • Other Remedies • Moderator Questions www.wstelecomlaw.com Atlanta, GA Washington, D.C.

  4. “Guerrilla” Tactics in Arbitration • Speaker: Dr. Günther J. Horvath MJC • Topics • Types of Guerrilla Tactics • How to Combat Guerrilla Tactics • Moderator Questions www.wstelecomlaw.com Atlanta, GA Washington, D.C.

  5. Managing Commercial Conflicts: Schedules and More • Speaker: Luc Demeyere, Esq. • Topics • Different Resolution Tracks to Commercial Disputes • Finding Competitive Edge Levels • Conflict Management Schemes • Moderator Questions www.wstelecomlaw.com Atlanta, GA Washington, D.C.

  6. Interplay of State, Federal and International Law in U.S. Commercial Arbitration • Speaker: Mark R. Joelson, Esq. • Topics • Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) • New York Convention • U.S. Regulatory Law • American Arbitration Association (AAA) • UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) • Moderator Questions www.wstelecomlaw.com Atlanta, GA Washington, D.C.

  7. Discussion • FAA • How do the Arbitration Fairness Act and certain Dodd-Frank Act provisions affect the FAA or company decisions to arbitrate in the U.S.? • How do certain U.S. Supreme Court decisions affect arbitration/mediation decisions? • How does “Americanization” of international arbitration affect tribunal selection? • Are other arbitration rules (e.g. U.K., China) more favorable? www.wstelecomlaw.com Atlanta, GA Washington, D.C.

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