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SCMA's 2024 review reports increase in maritime arbitration cases

The Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) has published its 2024 year review. The review reports a 112% increase in case references over the previous five-year average, with 95 cases totaling $97.9m in claims. The review outlines key institutional developments including the launch of the SCMA-Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC) Maritime Mediator Panel, new memoranda of understanding with Shanghai institutions and the completion of the 4th Maritime Arbitrators' Accreditation Programme. SCMA has also announced the formation of three new councils to enhance member engagement and governance.

AAA-ICDR Institute publishes 2024 annual report on ODR expansion and AI integration

The American Arbitration Association‐International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA‐ICDR) Institute has published its 2024 report outlining its initiatives and achievements. Through its AAAiLab initiative, the Institute has advanced the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in dispute resolution and pursued acquisitions to bolster its Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) offerings while uniting educational partnerships and enhancing the impact of dispute resolution. Additionally, the Institute has launched a comprehensive five‐year strategic plan aimed at expanding access to alternative dispute resolution, driving innovation, improving client services and fostering sustainable growth. Notable achievements include: the handling of 473,543 new filings in the No‐fault Insurance Arbitration Program, the resolution of $1.1bn in claims and reductions in resolution times, alongside a marked increase in disputes within the business-to-business, financial services, healthcare, technology and energy sectors.

Enforcement stayed pending annulment proceedings (DTEK v Russia)

Arbitration analysis: In JSC DTEK Krymenergo v The Russian Federation, the Commercial Court granted a stay of enforcement of an investment arbitration award against Russia under section 103(5) of the Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act), pending annulment proceedings in The Netherlands. The court held that, in the interests of comity, avoidance of inconsistent decisions and efficiency, enforcement should be paused where annulment proceedings at the seat have real prospects of success. Notably, the court declined to order Russia to provide security. The decision provides practical guidance on the court’s discretion under section 103(5) and offers insight into the management of investor-state disputes involving sovereign parties and politically sensitive issues. Arbitration practitioners should be aware that a stay may be granted even in high-value or politically contentious cases, and that courts will not lightly second-guess the supervisory court at the arbitral seat. Written by Tatiana Minaeva partner and Fred Kuchlin, senior associate of RPC.

HKIAC launches new tech initiative to connect arbitrators with legal tech providers

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has announced the launch of 'the Hub', a new initiative connecting arbitrators with legal technology providers through demonstrations, workshops and training sessions. The programme aims to accelerate technology adoption in arbitration by addressing practical challenges and fostering knowledge exchange. The initiative follows HKIAC's recent technological developments, including its 2024 Administered Arbitration Rules with enhanced information security measures and its partnership with Jus Mundi to provide AI-powered case abstracts. Legal tech providers can apply for the 2025-2026 programme, with priority given to tools designed for individual arbitrators.

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