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Arbitration weekly highlights—19 November 2020

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Published on: 19 November 2020

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Table of contents

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Insolvency and arbitration
HMCTS operational news
Arbitration under the AA 1996
AA 1996, s 9—scope of arbitration clauses
AA 1996, s 68 challenges and s 69 appeals—Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 award
International arbitration
USA—application to review of stay order
USA—application to enforce award
USA—DOJ guidance on use of arbitration in merger disputes

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Article summary

This week's edition of Arbitration weekly highlights includes: (i) analysis of the impact the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had on insolvency and arbitration, (ii) our detailed coverage of two decisions of the English High Court on arbitration-related matters and (iii) the latest key news and developments on institutional and investment treaty arbitration. We also highlight a new webinar on the London Court of International Arbitration Arbitration Rules 2020. All this and more in our weekly highlights.

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