When we talk about cultural differences in arbitration usually, we refer to the clash of legal cultural differences meaning different procedures used in civil law and common law countries. However social culture also impacts substantive matters in international arbitration.
Read MoreThe world develops constantly, and new geopolitical strategies bring a plethora of diplomatic, economic, and social challenges. Therefore, there is a constant need for balancing and evaluating all the interests and views of political leaders in the international arena. Nowadays, international law plays a significant role in regulating countries’ worldwide conduct. Its role consists in promoting justice, prosperity, and peace all around the world.
Read MoreDaily, there are hundreds of thousands of cases being heard in courts across the globe. As a result, when we think about the justice system, especially in Europe, we rarely question its accessibility. We assume that the systems in place are open and accessible to everyone. However, this was not always the case.
Read MoreTraditional African conflict resolution methods have been in existence for centuries before colonisation and dealt with all manner of issues in their communities. They are very often context-specific and not always universal, which, however, does not mean that they are not valuable in modern conflict resolution systems.
Read MoreIn films and any other art forms, disputes resolutions such as mediation and arbitration are often portrayed through the lens of dramatic theatricals. Thus, they are not necessarily reflected accurately according to the implementation of ADR in practice. In certain circumstances, the art itself
Read MoreMany of our earlier written blogposts touch upon the concept of diversity. We can all agree with the importance of diversity and often the lack of diversity within a workplace. Many initiatives are taken upon increasing diversity and offering everyone equal opportunities no matter
Read MoreIn the previous blog post, we have explained why ADR could potentially be an effective tool towards an optimal outcome for business-related human rights disputes. The highlights were also dedicated to the approaches of mediation and negotiation in the field. In this blog, we will shift the focus to the use of arbitration on business-related human rights abuses.
Read MoreIt might be fair to say that we all grew up reading, listening, and watching fairytales one way or another. Fairytales have had a significant impact on our development. For that reason, we hear more often
Read MoreThis blog post is co-authored by Delilah van Tol (Student in International and European Law at The Hague University of Applied Sciences) and Dr. Barbara Warwas and it was first published in the Commercial Arbitration Europe website. Diversity in international arbitration has been a widely discussed topic. All the more so since the Covid-19 pandemic has put the spotlight on the (un)equal playing
Read MoreOnline dispute resolution (ODR) is known for incorporating technology in facilitating the resolution of disputes between parties and it is often regarded as the online equivalent of the traditional alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It thus primarily involves
Read MoreParents all over the world experience issues related to the upbringing of children born into the family. Both parents have equal rights to decide about the well-being of their child, including education, healthcare, and religion. Each parent has a different background, family traditions and it might be difficult for
Read MoreChildren are the future, a saying used in many different situations. While alternative dispute resolution is growing, are we also focusing on negotiation skills between young children? Do they possess these skills from a young age? Are they losing their skills
Read MoreAs you might have seen in earlier written blog posts, religion and gods are a returning topic. The impact that gods had and have on cultures and civilizations is significant. Many have heard about the Greek gods or the Buddhist gods, but one country/culture that certainly cannot
Read MorePrevious blog post related to disputes within the world of fashion and design provided a short introduction to ADR mechanisms and touched upon initiatives to address those issues. Trends in the fashion industry are changing faster than before, however
Read MoreIn an effort to present a thorough overview of the topic elaborated in the previous blog post, we will shift the focus here on international arbitration on business-related human rights violations. As previously mentioned, parties to such disputes are big multinational business enterprises (MNEs) and victims are subject to be
Read MoreThe topic of abortion has always been a sensitive topic, which has been generating heated debate. Many questions arise while discussing this topic, especially with countries, or certain parts of countries, where abortion becomes illegal following a long era of legality.. Furthermore, it should be highlighted that there are countries where abortion remains in the sphere
Read MoreFashion creations are not protected under traditional forms of intellectual property such as trademarks, patents or copyrights. Designs fall within the category of creative art works together with music records, paintings, books, movies and other forms of expression. Alternative dispute resolutions offer flexible,
Read MoreBusiness-related human rights abuses have always been a major and complex problem. The human rights community have made tremendous efforts in pushing back and eventually eradicate corporate malpractice leading to human rights abuses. From disposing
Read MoreMy Last blog post was dedicated to how Alternative Dispute Resolution could “kill” Shakespeare’s literature. But this does not count for every written piece of literature. A more skeptic approach can argue that alternative dispute resolution can play a major or a small part in certain
Read MoreRenting a house or an apartment is beneficial for both landlord and tenant, however there might be issues arising from the contract or use of the property itself. Disputes between landlord and tenants can take many forms such as repair issues, non-payment of rent,
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