The American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) has partnered with legal tech company Clearbrief to integrate AI-powered writing tools into its dispute resolution services. Following a successful six-month pilot programme, the AAA-ICDR will provide Clearbrief's platform to its 5,500 arbitrators and mediators, enhancing efficiency in document summarisation, drafting and fact-checking processes. The partnership aims to set a new standard in dispute resolution by equipping panelists with generative AI tools and providing training in responsible AI use. Parties choosing AAA-ICDR services can also access the platform for an additional fee. This collaboration underscores AAA-ICDR's commitment to leveraging technology for efficient, effective, and transparent outcomes in confidential matters.

The American Arbitration Association’s International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) is inviting applications for the next ICDR Young & International (Y&I) board for the 2026–29 term, aimed at practitioners with up to 10 years’ experience. According to the ICDR, it is seeking candidates interested in how international arbitration institutions engage at a regional level and able to contribute to its global expansion. The board will work with the ICDR on programming, thought leadership and outreach, supporting initiatives across key markets. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a statement of interest. The ICDR states that applicants are encouraged to address its role in their jurisdiction, how engagement in that market could be enhanced, their vision for the continued growth and impact of the Y&I initiative and any programmes or initiatives they would lead. Board members will serve a three-year term and may be eligible for one additional term. Applications must be submitted by 10 April 2026.

The American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) has announced the availability of its AI arbitrator for two-party, documents-only construction cases. The system operates under a human-in-the-loop framework where parties review and validate the AI's understanding of submissions, whilst human arbitrators oversee, revise if necessary, confirm and authorise each outcome before finalising awards. The AI arbitrator was trained on AAA construction awards and refined using expert-labelled examples. Participation remains voluntary and fully opt-in, with parties able to proceed under traditional AAA-ICDR processes if they opt out or fall outside the initial use case parameters. The organisation expects to expand the system to additional industries, case types and higher value claims in future phases, including multi-party proceedings and cross-border elements.

The American Arbitration Association‐International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA‐ICDR) Institute has published its 2025 report outlining its initiatives and achievements. The Institute has focused on modernising dispute resolution by improving its core platforms and integrating responsible artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, introducing the AI Arbitrator for eligible two-party, documents-only construction disputes. It expanded API integrations across all practice areas and launched a blockchain-based document authentication service in partnership with Integra Ledger, enabling tamper-proof, time and date-stamped digital proofs without storing document contents. The Institute has redesigned its website to improve navigation and access to rules, procedures and educational content for users. It has also advanced its case administration across multiple sectors, registering over 580,000 new cases supporting parties with disputes. Additionally, the report outlines the Institute’s efforts in investment in education, professional engagement and capacity building through programs, webinars and new continuing education courses designed to support law firms in responsible AI adoption in dispute resolution. The Institute expanded its focus with new regional advisory bodies and targeted outreach in key international markets, receiving 725 new international arbitrations and 73 new international mediations. The report underscores that these initiatives support a balanced approach to innovation, ensuring that technological advancements are integrated with human judgment and longstanding processes of fairness, neutrality and due process in dispute resolution.

The American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) has reported on an expansion and enhancement of its mass arbitration rules. The expansion was announced on 1 April 2024 and broaden the scope of applicability to include business-to-business, commercial, construction and international cases.

The American Arbitration Association–International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) has announced plans to launch an AI arbitrator system for documents-only construction cases in November 2025. The system, developed with QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey, has been trained on over 1,500 construction awards and incorporates a human-in-the-loop framework for validation. The AI arbitrator will evaluate the merits of claims, generate explainable recommendations and prepare draft awards, with arbitrators reviewing outcomes before a decision is finalised. AAA-ICDR plans to expand the system to additional industries, dispute types and higher value claims in 2026.

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CASE HUB ARCHIVED–this archived case hub reflects the position at the date of the decision of 13/05/2019; it is no longer maintained. See further, timeline, commentary and related cases. Case facts Outline European Commission Article 102 TFEU investigation into AB InBev in relation to hindering of imports of beer into Belgium (case number AT.40134). Latest developments On 13 May 2019, the Commission adopted an infringement decision finding AB InBev abused its dominant position on the market for beer in Belgium. The Commission imposed a fine of €200.41m on AB InBev. Parties Anheuser-Busch InBev SA (AB InBev) is the largest beer brewer in the world. Background The Commission formally opened proceedings in June 2016. National competition authorities, the European Parliament and consumers have long voiced concerns that prices for food and drink products can vary significantly between neighbouring EU Member States. On 30 November 2017, the Commission sent a Statement of Objections to AB InBev, setting out its preliminary view that the company had abused its dominant position in the Belgium beer market by hindering cheaper imports

The American Bar Association (ABA) has published a formal opinion on generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The opinion seeks to ensure legal practitioners use AI ethically, including the requirement to provide competent legal services, protect client information and to advance only meritorious claims and contentions amongst others.

CASE HUB ARCHIVED—–this archived case hub reflects the position at the date of the decision of 16 June 2216; it is no longer maintained. See further, timeline. Case facts Outline UK merger investigation into the anticipated acquisition by Associated British Foods plc (through ABF Grain Product Limited) of Hovis Group Limited. The transaction involves horizontal overlaps in the supply of packaged, sliced bread and bakery products. Latest developments On 16 June 2026, the CMA unconditionally cleared the transaction, confirming its supplementary interim report. The concluded that, absent the merger, Allied Bakeries would have exited the market due to long-standing financial difficulties and declining demand for bread. As a result, the loss of competitive pressure from Allied Bakeries would occur with or without the merger, leading the CMA to conclude that the transaction does not raise competition concerns. Parties • Associated British Foods PLC (ABF): ABF is a British company that is headquartered in London. The company, through its subsidiaries, offers groceries, clothing, and household products, as well as produces sugar and baker’s yeast ingredients including emulsifiers,