Japan has become the latest country to join an alternative mechanism for resolving disputes to the World Trade Organization (WTO), it said in a statement on Friday, in a move that observers say could urge others to follow suit.
The top appeals bench of the global trade watchdog which rules on trade disputes has been idle for more than two years because of holds on appointments during the administration of former President Donald Trump. The United States, which continues to resist regular calls to approve appointments, is instead leading discussions on how to reboot the dispute system…
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This article was first published on the Securities Arbitrate Alert, here. In about a month, the Supreme Court has gone from zero arbitration-centric cases set for review to four (five...
By George FriedmanPresident Biden on March 3 signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act. It became effective immediately. This article explores the features of the new law,...
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