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| Cindy Duncan, Senior Vice President, Carnet Operations, United States Council for International Business has been elected Vice-Chair of the ICC World Chambers Federation World ATA Carnet Council. |
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UAE to join ATA Carnet chain
The United Arab Emirates has confirmed that it expects to start accepting and issuing ATA Carnets early next year, making the federation the 69th country to join the ATA system. |
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ICC events in North Asia spotlight amicable dispute resolution
Last month, events organized by ICC’s Dispute Resolution Services in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul drew a public of over 300 to hear experienced practitioners and scholars discuss topical issues in international arbitration and mediation, with a particular focus on ICC Amicable Dispute Resolution (ADR). ICC was represented at all these events by Ms Kim Kit Ow, Director, ICC Arbitration and ADR (Asia), and Ms Hannah Tümpel, Manager, ICC ADR, Expertise, Dispute Boards and DOCDEX. |
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ICC events in North Asia spotlight amicable dispute resolution
Last month, events organized by ICC’s Dispute Resolution Services in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul drew a public of over 300 to hear experienced practitioners and scholars discuss topical issues in international arbitration and mediation, with a particular focus on ICC Amicable Dispute Resolution (ADR). ICC was represented at all these events by Ms Kim Kit Ow, Director, ICC Arbitration and ADR (Asia), and Ms Hannah Tümpel, Manager, ICC ADR, Expertise, Dispute Boards and DOCDEX. |
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ICC hails progress at UN climate talks
ICC welcomes the agreement reached in Cancun during the United Nations climate change conference as a solid step forward towards the development of a robust post-2012 framework agreement. |
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Business dismayed by threat to future of IGF
ICC's BASIS has joined with nine other business and Internet organizations to convey strong objection to a decision taken by the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD). |
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What's up in England?
Yesterday, 7 December 2010, Eversheds hosted an ICC YAF event in Paris. Loretta Malintoppi introduced the meeting then passed the floor to V.V. Veeder who made an overview of recent developments in Arbitration in England. |
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ICC will host a training on drafting international contracts
The ICC Institute of World Business Law is organizing a four-day PIDA training programme on negotiating and drafting contracts to help legal directors, corporate counsel, lawyers and other legal professionals avoid the pitfalls in international contract drafting. |
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ICC team delivers at UN climate talks
ICC leaders and members stepped into the spotlight during a variety of events at the UN climate change conference this week, demonstrating ICC’s influential role as the business and industry focal point at the UN Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) and pushing for a robust international agreement on climate change. |
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Business sets sights on deeper engagement in climate talks
Global business has a strong presence at the 2010 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) in Cancun, Mexico which begins today and is seeking enhanced channels for engagement to ensure that the process benefits from business dynamism and expertise. |
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Slovene convinced to use arbitration
The conference which was held in Ljubljana (Slovenia) on 5 November 2010, achieves its objective : explaining how arbitration is the most appropriate means to settle international commercial disputes efficiently. This conference attracted over a hundred participants and feedback has been extremely positive. |
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ICC Institute pays homage to Serge Lazareff
Serge Lazareff, who has chaired the ICC Institute of World Business Law for the past 15 years, will preside its last Institute Annual Meeting on 6 December 2010, where he will address one of its favourite topics "Is arbitration only as good as the arbitrator? Status, powers and the role of the arbitrator". |
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Business associations band together in support of ACTA
The International Trademark Association and ICC BASCAP welcome the release of the final text of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, and, in partnership with the Business Response Group, called on negotiating parties to take the necessary steps to finalize ACTA and begin its implementation. |
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Forum on ICC Arbitration in Philippines
Jason Fry, Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration, will participate in a forum dedicated to ICC arbitration and hosted by the University of the Philippines College of Law on 22 November 2010. |
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World economic recovery slows as business expectations fall
Business expectations are falling worldwide despite improvements in the state of the global economy for the sixth consecutive quarter, according to the World Economic Survey published today by the International Chamber of Commerce and the Munich-based Ifo Institute for Economic Research. |
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WCF Chair warrants chamber support for R20 initiative
Rona Yircali, Chair of the ICC World Chambers Federation, joined California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday for the launch of Regions 20, a coalition to help mobilize sub-national governments in the fight against climate change. |
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ICC welcomes G20 pledge to complete Doha Round by 2011
The International Chamber of Commerce welcomes the commitment of the Seoul G20 Summit to complete the Doha Round by 2011 and other measures to ensure that trade can make a meaningful contribution to the global economic recovery and job creation. |
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ICC delivers global business views to G20, heralds innovative Business Summit
The International Chamber of Commerce is playing a leading role at an international gathering of over 100 CEOs to voice the views of global business on vital issues and demonstrate that increased cooperation between business and governments is crucial to the global economic recovery and to sustained economic growth. |
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ICC honours youth enterprise
The International Chamber of Commerce presented two business awards honouring free enterprise at the annual Junior Chamber International (JCI) World Congress, which took place in Osaka, Japan from 31 October to 7 November. |
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ICC leaders meet Korean President ahead of G20 Summit
The G20 Summit in Seoul should resist protectionism and economic nationalism, restore trade finance to more normal levels and strengthen multilateral cooperation to improve the health of the global economy, ICC Chairman Rajat Gupta told Korean President Lee Myung-bak today. |
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Invitation for the launch of the ICC YAF's Asia Forum
The ICC YAF is pleased to offer a cocktail reception for the launch of the ICC YAF's Asia Forum, the book "International Commercial Arbitration : an Asia-Pacific Perspective" and also HK45. The reception will be held in the Foreign Correspondent's Club in Hong Kong on 19 November 2010, 7:30 – 9:30. |
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Nagoya Protocol requires legal certainty, ICC says
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is calling on governments to ensure that implementation of a newly adopted, international agreement on access and benefit sharing, supports the investment and innovation necessary for the creation of benefits from genetic resources. |
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Business gears up for Rio+20 conference
In May 2012, 20 years after the Earth Summit, government, business and civil society leaders from all over the world will gather again in Rio de Janeiro to attend the UN Conference on Sustainable Development – commonly referred to as Rio+20. |
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ICC YAF in Mauritius, Save the date!
The ICC YAF Africa, Middle East & Turkey Chapter is pleased to invite young practitioners to a joint ICC YAF/Young ICCA/YIAG roundtable discussion, on 15 December 2010, in Port Louis, Mauritius. |
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ICC YAF Breakfast in Moscow
On 2 December 2010, the ICC YAF European Chapter proposes to young arbitration practitioners to attend a breakfast with Jason Fry, Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration, on “Arbitration under ICC Rules. Is there any room for young practitioners?”. |
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ICC YAF in Vienna
On 11 November 2010, on the occasion of ICC Austria conference on Guerrilla Tactics, the ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF) European Chapter will organize a seminar on "Increase of guerrilla tactics in commercial & investment arbitration: Rumours vs. reality. How to deal with". |
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ICC Arbitration and ADR – Focus on Korea
On 23 November 2010 in Seoul, the ICC International Court of Arbitration and ICC Korea will jointly organize a symposium on Arbitration and ADR with a focus on Korea. The symposium will be followed by a networking session. |
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Using Incoterms® rules to resolve business disputes
The latest issue of the ICC International Court of Arbitration Bulletin contains extracts from 23 ICC arbitral awards illustrating the role Incoterms® rules have played in international dispute resolution. |
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Using Incoterms® to resolve business disputes
The latest issue of the ICC International Court of Arbitration Bulletin contains extracts from 23 ICC arbitral awards illustrating the role Incoterms® rules have played in international dispute resolution. |
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ICC YAF symposium in Tokyo on ICC Arbitration and ADR
As previously announced, ICC YAF is organizing a symposium on "ICC Arbitration and ADR in Japan and beyond", which will be hosted on 16 November 2010 by White & Case Tokyo. The detailed programme in English and in Japan is now available. Young practitioners will have the opportunity to participate in a very informative symposium free of charge, with a focus on Asia Pacific area. |
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New book shows path toward global peace and prosperity
A robust, fair, rules-based multilateral global trade system not only helps economies achieve growth, but also reduces international conflict and tension. This is the central thesis of Peace and Prosperity through World Trade: Achieving the 2019 Vision, a new collection of essays compiled by The Evian Group at IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland. |
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ICC YAF in Paris
On 7 December 2010, the ICC YAF European Chapter proposes to young arbitration practitioners to participate in a breakfast where V. V. Veeder Q.C.will address the following topics... |
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ICC YAF in Geneva
For the first time, the ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF) European Chapter will be organizing a seminar in Geneva (Switzerland). It will be hosted by Lalive on 3 December 2010. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange thoughts about “Arbitration at Home or Abroad, Does It Really Matter?” |
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Guerilla tactics in international arbitration and litigation
On 12 and 13 November 2010, Simon Greenberg, Deputy Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration, is participating in the ICC Austria conference on "A fine line: how to counter – and employ guerilla tactics in international arbitration and litigation". |
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Fiji becomes 145th signatory to New York Convention
Fiji has become the latest country to put its name to the New York Convention. This means that Fijian courts will be obliged to recognize and enforce foreign arbitral awards that come within the scope of the New York Convention and to refer to arbitration any disputes brought before them that are covered by an arbitration clause. |
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ICC YAF in Moscow
On 19 October 2010 from 18:00 to 19:00, the ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF) European Chapter will organize a roundtable discussion on "Effective Evidence Management in International Arbitration", to be hosted by Egorov, Puginsky, Afanasive & Partners in Moscow (Russia). |
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International Commercial Arbitration in Slovenia
On 5 November 2010 in Ljubljana (Slovenia), the ICC International Court of Arbitration and ICC Slovenia will co-organize a conference on "International Commercial Arbitration in Slovenia, How to settle your disputes efficiently". |
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ICC dispute resolution symposia touch down in Australia
Close to 200 lawyers, dispute resolution practitioners, academics and students turned out last week, 13-17 September 2010, for four arbitration and dispute resolution symposia in Sydney (NSW) and Perth (WA) organized by ICC and its Australian national committee. |
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ICC YAF in Geneva, Save the date!
The ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF) European Chapter will be organizing an event on “Arbitration at Home or Abroad, Does It Really Matter?” hosted by LALIVE on Friday 3 December 2010 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm in Geneva at the LALIVE offices. |
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Arbitrators under scrutiny at ICC Institute annual meeting
Is arbitration only as good as the arbitrator? Having the potential to deter many users from opting for arbitration, the frequently used maxim will be the focus of deliberations at the annual meeting of the ICC Institute of World Business Law in December. |
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Transnational chambers engage to build relations
Representing chambers from an extensive geographical range, transnational and other leading chambers of commerce converged in Paris last week to gain insight into, and inspiration from the work of their peers. |
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Businesses urge continuation of IGF
As the fifth consecutive Internet Governance Forum draws to a close, ICC Business Action to Support the Information Society has urged participants to share experiences and best practices of this year’s forum in their home countries so they can inform decision-making at a local level and continue to tackle ongoing issues such as digital inclusion. |
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ICC YAF in Vancouver
On the occasion of the IBA Annual Conference in Vancouver, the ICC YAF North American Chapter is pleased to organize a breakfast on the theme "Mix it! Different Perspectives on Successfully Combining Arbitration & Mediation". |
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World Chambers Federation celebrates 60 years
The ICC World Chambers Federation gathered last night to celebrate 60 years of uniting, and facilitating exchange among, the global community of over 12,000 chambers of commerce around the world. To mark the anniversary, WCF hosted a celebratory dinner featuring speeches by Minister of State of the Republic of Lebanon, former WCF Chair and former ICC Chairman Adnan Kassar, President of Eurochambres Alessandro Barberis and WCF Chair Rona Yircali |
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Dubai and Qatar chambers in Congress bidding climax
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry both have their sights set on hosting the prestigious Congress when it returns to the Africa/Middle East region in 2013. |
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ICC 2010 IP Roadmap now available in Portuguese
The Portuguese translation of the 10th edition of ICC's Intellectual Property Roadmap for Business and Policy Makers was launched on 22 August 2010 at the Congress of the Brazilian Association for Intellectual Property, attended by over 720 participants. |
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ICC Chairman to present business views at UN Summit
ICC Chairman Rajat Gupta, will join over 100 heads of state, ministers, private sector and civil society leaders to participate at the high-level events scheduled for the opening of the 65th Session of the United Nations General Assembly later this month. |
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ICC YAF in Rio de Janeiro
On the occasion of the Rio de Janeiro International Arbitration Conference to be held on 14 September 2010, the ICC YAF Latin American Chapter is organizing a Breakfast Roundtable on 15 September on the topic: "Expectations in international arbitration: What do the parties and lawyers expect from the arbitrators? What do the arbitrators’ expect from the parties and their lawyers?" |
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Macau to issue ‘passports for goods’
As preparations gear up for the famed Macau Grand Prix in November, the region has also been busy laying the groundwork for the imminent implementation of the ATA Carnet system. |
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Third Americas Roundtable in Bogotá
On the occasion of the ITA-CCB Americas Workshop, the Latin American Chapter of the ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF) Latin America Chapter will be one of the co-organizers of the third Americas Roundtable on International Arbitration for young lawyers. It will take place in Bogotá (Colombia) on 14 October 2010, 4:00 – 6:30 pm. |
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ICC to participate in ITA-CCB Americas Workshop
The ICC International Court of Arbitration is one of the institutional supporters of the ITA-CCB Americas Workshop to be held in Bogota (Colombia) on 14-15 October 2010 on the topic "Confronting Ethical Issues in International Arbitration". |
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ICC YAF in New York
On 14 September 2010, from 6:00 pm, in New York, ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF) North America Chapter is proposing a free event for young arbitrators, hosted by Cleary Gottlieb. The topic of the evening will be "Managing an International Arbitration Proceeding Efficiently and Effectively". |
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ICC Roundtable and Reception in Vancouver
On 2 October 2010, 4:30 – 7:30 pm, in Vancouver (Canada), ICC North America organizes an ICC/IBA Roundtable on "An Inside Perspective: News and Updates from the ICC and IBA". |
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ICC YAF roundtable discussion in Paris
On 22 September 2010, the European and the Latin American Chapters will jointly organize an ICC Young Arbitrators Forum roundtable discussion in Paris on Iura Novit Curia and Ethics in international arbitration. |
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ICC YAF in Miami
Alongside the 8th annual ICC conference on International Commercial Arbitration in Latin America, the ICC Young Arbitrators Forum Latin America and North America Chapters propose , on Sunday 7 November 2010, a debate on "Arbitrating for and against States". |
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ICC YAF in Bogota
On the occasion of the 3rd International Arbitration Competition organized by the Universities of El Rosario and Buenos Aires, scheduled to take place from 13-16 September 2010, the ICC Young Arbitrators Forum Latin American Chapter and the ICDR Young & International are jointly organizing an afternoon discussion about "Evidence in International Arbitration" on Friday 17 September 2010 at the premises of the Arbitration and Conciliation Center (Chapinero Headquarters) of the Bogota Chamber of Commerce. |
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The Mauritius International Arbitration Conference 2010
ICC is partner of MIAC 2010, which will be held in Balaclava (Mauritius) on 13 and 14 December 2010. The conference will focus on "Flaws and Presumptions: Rethinking Arbitration, Law and Practice, in a New Arbitral Seat". |
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Highly anticipated Latin American arbitration conference open for registrations
ICC will gather internationally renowned arbitration experts, for its 8th annual conference on International Commercial Arbitration in Latin America: The ICC Perspective. Practicing lawyers, corporate counsel, arbitrators, mediators and academics will be among the experts participating in the event, which will take place in Miami on 7-9 November. |
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First ICC Conference in Romania
On 28 September 2010, in Bucharest, the ICC International Court of Arbitration and Tuca Zbarcea Asociatii law firm will organize a conference on "Efficiency of Complex Dispute Resolution Clauses in the Current Economic Climate". |
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ICC YAF in Bucharest
On the occasion of the ICC conference on "Efficiency of Complex Dispute Resolution Clauses in the Current Economic Climate" of 28 September 2010, the ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF) will be hosting together with Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii law firm the first ICC YAF seminar in Romania. |
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ICC participates in Shanghai showcase of Hong Kong legal services
The ICC International Court of Arbitration was one of the co-organisers of a recent forum in Shanghai aimed at showcasing Hong Kong legal services in mainland China. Entitled “Hong Kong Legal Services – Global Vision”, the event attracted almost 500 local lawyers and business professionals and was the largest event of its kind ever to be organized in mainland China. |
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ICC roadshows in mainland China
In early July, ICC staged three roadshows in mainland China as part of its promotion of ICC Dispute Resolution Services in the Asia-Pacific region. Close to 300 lawyers, dispute resolution practitioners, academics and students attended these first ever events of their kind, held in Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen between 5 and 8 July 2010. |
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ICC appoints new Chair of Banking Commission
ICC’s Chairman, Rajat Kumar Gupta, has appointed Tan Kah Chye, Global Head of Corporate Cash and Trade at Standard Chartered Bank, as the new Chair of the ICC Commission on Banking Technique and Practice. |
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Fifth Annual ICC New York Conference
The Fifth Annual ICC New York Conference will be held on 13 September 2010. The conference brings together negotiators and dealmakers and offers participants a glimpse into the issues that executives face when undertaking international business transactions. |
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WCF participates in ACCE Convention
ICC’s World Chambers Federation attended the 2010 American Chamber of Commerce Executives Convention, which took place on 4-7 August in Milwaukee, US. |
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Arbitral Awards
In Dubai, on 19-20 October 2010, under the auspices of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, ICC Events is organizing a conference on Arbitral awards, chaired by John Beechey, Chairman, ICC International Court of Arbitration. |
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ICC YAF in Paris, Save the date!
On 22 September 2010, the European and the Latin American Chapters will jointly organize an ICC Young Arbitrators Forum roundtable discussion in Paris. The topics include Iura Novit Curia and Ethics in international arbitration. |
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Arbitration and sport
The economic issues attached to sport put the legal system, including arbitration, under strain, this is the time to take stock of what arbitration signifies for sport disputes and to assess what can be done, what cannot be done and, where it can be done, to do it better. Under the auspices of the ICC Institute of World Business Law, ICC Events will organize a one-day colloquium on 23 September at Roland Garros, Paris. |
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Written evidence in international arbitration
On 24 August 2010, in Charleston, United States, before the AIJA congress, the ICC International Court of Arbitration will co-organize a seminar on "Written Evidence in International Arbitration – Where are we Heading?" |
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ICC Honorary Chairman in Seoul shares business views ahead of G20 summit
Addressing a plenary session of Asia 21, the Korea Ministry of Finance/International Monetary Fund (IMF) conference in Seoul this week, ICC Honorary Chairman Victor Fung told the audience that “Asia can help lead the global recovery from crisis, but countries must avoid the temptation of protectionism. Although the signs are encouraging, the road back to recovery will be longer than we think.” |
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Pirates face new resistance as navies strike back, says ICC
While Somali pirates demonstrated increased range and capabilities, there has been a relative decline in pirate attacks worldwide for the first two quarters of 2010, according to a report issued today by the ICC’s International Maritime Bureau (IMB). |
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ICC and ISOC support IGF renewal
As its mandate comes up for review, the Internet Governance Forum, a multistakeholder body created by the United Nations for discussion of Internet policy issues, received a strong vote of confidence from the business and technical communities earlier this week. |
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ICC CEAG webinar explores the euro zone
The current economic situation in the euro zone and its global impact was the subject of the first ICC Corporate Economists Advisory Group (CEAG) webinar, held this week. |
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ICC Court extends its membership
At its recent meeting in Hong Kong, the ICC World Council made five new appointments to the ICC International Court of Arbitration, which now comprises 130 leading dispute resolution specialists from all parts of the world. |
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ICC publishes recommendations for lawful intercept requirements
An ICC statement on lawful intercept published today provides practical recommendations for ensuring that law enforcement has the tools it needs, while also ensuring that those tools are consistent with other important legal obligations related to information security, human rights and privacy, as well as the goals of promoting innovation, competition, economic development and international trade. |
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ICC YAF on Facebook
ICC YAF has its page on Facebook where members can also find the link to join a group. |
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ICC Court releases 2009 statistics
The 2009 Statistical Report, containing a detailed analysis of parties, arbitrators and aspects of procedure, can be consulted in the online ICC Dispute Resolution Library, pending its forthcoming publication in the ICC International Court of Arbitration Bulletin. |
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Gupta and Green take the reins as ICC Chairman, Vice-Chairman
Rajat Kumar Gupta, Senior Partner Emeritus of McKinsey & Company, becomes Chairman of ICC today, succeeding Victor K. Fung, Chairman of the Hong Kong based multinational group Li & Fung. Stephen K. Green, HSBC Group Chairman, becomes ICC Vice-Chairman. |
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2010 extension for business awards
ICC, the United Nations Development Programme, and the International Business Leaders Forum today announced that the application deadline for nominations has been extended for the 2010 World Business and Development Awards. |
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Toronto summit disappoints on trade issues
ICC, which believes that trade has a vital role to play in the global economic recovery, is disappointed by the Toronto G20 Summit’s inadequate approaches to two key trade issues: trade finance and the Doha Round of trade negotiations. |
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Academic Breakfast on arbitral awards
On 30 June 2010 in Paris, The International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce and UFG International Claims Collection are pleased to propose an academic breakfast on "Arbitral Awards". Emmanuel Jolivet will speak on arbitral awards and then Guy Lepage will provide strategies for a due performance of the awards. |
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ICC calls on G8 and G20 to keep markets open
In the wake of one of the most challenging years in business history, ICC has called on G8 and G20 leaders meeting in Toronto this week to take action in three areas that are crucial to the future of the world economy: international trade and investment; climate change and energy; and intellectual property and innovation. |
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Arbitration & Mediation in Uzbekistan
On 24-25 June 2010, an International Conference will be held in Tashkent on "Actual Issues on Arbitration and Mediation". Please be informed that this conference has been postponed to a later date. |
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ICC Spanish translation of the 2010 IP Roadmap
The Spanish translation of the 10th edition of the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) Intellectual Property Roadmap for Business and Policy Makers was launched this week during a meeting of the Interamerican Association of Intellectual Property in Barcelona, which attracted close to 300 delegates from Spain and Latin America. |
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ICC Arbitration Roadshows in China
On 5 to 8 July 2010, ICC will be successively in three major cities in China where arbitration experts and practitioners from the mainland and the region will expose ICC arbitration in China and its relevance. They will also provide an overview of international arbitration in this region. Hot topics such as practice, challenges and prospects of international arbitration in China will be considered as well. |
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Revision of ICC Arbitration Rules in webinar spotlight
ICC International Court of Arbitration Secretary General Jason Fry and Francesca Mazza, Counsel and Secretary to the ICC Commission on Arbitration are set to impart their knowledge and share their experience in a one-hour, interactive webinar focused on the revision of ICC's Rules of Arbitration currently underway. |
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An International Workshop on Commercial Arbitration in Amman
On 22-23 June 2010, the ICC International Court of Arbitration and ICC Jordan organize in Amman an international workshop on commercial arbitration including the study of a mock case. The different stages of the arbitral proceedings pursuant to ICC Rules of Arbitration will be dessected. |
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Chambers to unveil key innovations
Chambers from around the world are invited to join the fourth meeting of France’s local and regional chambers (CCIPRO) as they showcase their latest products and services on 1 - 2 July in Nice, on the French Riviera. |
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WCF strengthens ties with African and Asian chambers
Rona Yircali, Chair of the ICC World Chambers Federation, recently met with chamber organizations in Asia and Africa in a bid to strengthen the global chamber network and garner insight into chamber needs in those regions. |
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World Chambers Congress marks one-year countdown
The 7th World Chambers Congress in Mexico City is exactly one-year away and as preparations gear up, the ICC World Chambers Federation has unveiled a new website and ways for delegates to participate to mark the occasion. |
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Investments in Brazil
The second French-Brazilian meetings from the Société de Législation Comparée will be held on 18 June 2010 at the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris. They will be dedicated on the opportunities and the legal risks to invest in Brazil. |
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ICC targets steps to breaking tax barriers
An ICC Taxation Commission conference on Transfer Pricing Document and Dispute Resolution: Making or Breaking the Corporate Tax has been hailed a great success. The spring conference in Paris was sold out, demonstrating the significance and interest in the topic. |
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Investment State Arbitration in Latin America, an ICC-IBA event
On 14 June 2010 in Mexico, the ICC International Court of Arbitration is co-organising with ICC Mexico, the IBA Arbitration Committee and the IBA Latin American Regional Forum, a conference on Investment State Arbitration in Latin America; Recent issues and future prospects. |
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ICC YAF in Beirut
On 10 June 2010 at 4:00 pm, at the Business High School in Beirut, ICC Young Arbitrators Forum is organising a free event on Management and Arbitration. |
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ICC to support CLA 2010
On 10-11 June 2010, the Conferencia Latinoamericana de Arbitraje (CLA) 2010 will take place in Asunción (Paraguay). This conference is one of the major events of the year in Latin America. Katherine González Arrocha, Director for Latin America, ICC Dispute Resolution Services is one of the speakers. |
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ICC Taxation Commission announces new Chair
Theo Keijzer, Vice President Tax Policy at Shell International in The Hague, has taken over the helm as Chair of the ICC Commission on Taxation. Having served as Vice-Chair since May 2006, Mr Keijzer replaces Robert Couzin, who stepped down from the post at the spring meeting of the commission in Paris last month. |
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PIDA in Spanish and Portuguese
On 14-17 June 2010 in ICC Headquarters in Paris, do not miss this opportunity to attend to a special PIDA which will be held in Spanish and Portuguese. In addition to get a training of high value, you will have the occasion to enrich your network. |
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Multiparty arbitration and parallel proceedings
On 28 June 2010, the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce and ICC Russia will organize in Moscow (Russia) an international conference on «Multiparty arbitration and parallel proceedings». Key international and Russian speakers will share their experience with participants. |
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International Arbitration in Italy
On 1st July 2010 in Milan (Italy), the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce and the Milan Chamber of Arbitration co-organize a conference on international arbitration in Italy. Several strategic topics will be studied in order to sound out arbitration in Italy. |
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Too soon to withdraw support, trade finance experts conclude
Despite improvements over the last year, trade finance markets remain fragile and it would be premature to wind down official support, at least for the immediate future according to the Expert Group on Trade Finance who met in Geneva last week under the chairmanship of World Trade Organization Director-General Pascal Lamy. |
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ICC Arbitration at Shanghai Expo 2010
On 6 July 2010, on the occasion of Shanghai Expo 2010, ICC will co-organise with the Hong Kong Department of Justice an event to promote Hong Kong's legal services to businesses in mainland China. Jason Fry, Secretary General of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, will be part of the opening panel alongside other co-organisers and Mr Wong Yan Lung SC, Secretary for Justice. |
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ICC YAF in Buenos Aires
On 29 May 2010, on the occasion of the II Joint Programme of Cornell University, Universidad de Buenos Aires and the Latin American Institute of Arbitration, the ICC YAF is organizing a seminar free of charge on the "ICC Arbitration Proceedings", which will be held at the Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Buenos Aires. |
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Moldova next in line to join ATA chain
The Republic of Moldova will become the 67th country to join the ATA Carnet system as of 1 July 2010. With a modest recovery predicted for the Moldova economy in 2010, the move will help facilitate trade and open new business opportunities with the country. |
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2010 World Business and Development Awards Launched
The International Chamber of Commerce, the United Nations Development Programme, and the International Business Leaders Forum are pleased to open nominations for the 2010 World Business and Development Awards in support of the Millennium Development Goals – eight internationally-agreed goals to alleviate poverty by 2015. |
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Attaining information society goals not a case of business as usual
Addressing the 13th session of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development, Subramanian Ramadorai, Vice-Chairman of Tata Consultancy Services, and Chair of the ICC initiative Business Action to Support the Information Society said that when it comes to technology in our highly connected world it is no longer a case of “business as usual”. |
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1st Annual Legal Networking Gala in Moscow
On 20 May 2010, on the occasion of the 1st Annual Legal Networking Gala in Moscow, Russia, ICC YAF would like to invite you join the party in one of the fanciest Moscow nighclubs. For members of the ICC YAF only, the registration is extended until May 17. |
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ICC Arbitration Breakfast Meeting in Rio de Janeiro
In Rio de Janeiro, on 24 May 2010, the ICC International Court of Arbitration will organize a Breakfast Meeting on "Maintaining the effectiveness of international arbitration: the role of arbitral institutions". |
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ICC Arbitration in Ukraine
On 13 May 2010 in Kiev, the ICC International Court of Arbitration will co-organize a conference on "ICC International Court of Arbitration: Opportunities for Ukrainian business" where Galina Zukova, Counsel at the Secretariat of the International Court of Arbitration, will specially develop features of the cases where companies from CIS countries are involved. |
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UN confirms strong business representation to benefit IGF
A United Nations announcement last week has confirmed that business will continue to have strong representation in the advisory group charged with guiding preparations for the 5th Internet Governance Forum to take place in September. |
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ICC helps pave the way to Rio Earth Summit
As governments gather in New York for the 18th session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development, ICC has stressed the critical role of the private sector as a partner for creating solutions to today’s pressing sustainability challenges. |
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ICC YAF in Warsaw
On 12 May 2010, CMS Cameron McKenna in Warsaw, will host an ICC Young Arbitrators Forum event on "Current Challenges for International Commercial Arbitration in Poland". |
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ICC YAF event on States in London
The ICC Young Arbitrators Forum will co-organise with Hogan Lovells International LLP a conference on "Arbitration Involving States or State Entities”. It will be held on 13 May 2010, 4:00pm, in London. |
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Dispute Resolution in M&A Transactions
ICC International Court of Arbitration supports the conference on “Dispute Resolution in M&A Transactions, Tactics, Challenges, Defences”. It will be held in Warsaw, Poland, on 13-14 May 2010. |
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Arbitrators' independence
On 4 June 2010, in Paris, ICC Events will be organizing, under the auspices of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, a conference on arbitrators’ independence and a Mock ICC Court Session, in which a number of ICC Court Members from around the world will participate. |
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ICC webinar to explain new EU contract clauses for data transfers
The Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) for global data transfers from data controllers in the European Union to data processors within and outside the 27-member group will be the subject of a webinar on 4 May presented by the ICC Task Force on Privacy and the Protection of Personal Data. |
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Prospects for strong trade recovery mixed, ICC report says
Prospects for a strong and lasting trade recovery are mixed, with access to affordable trade finance constrained, trade protectionism still a problem, and banks facing tougher capital requirements for their trade assets, a major new survey on trade finance by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) said today. |
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ICC to sponsor arbitrator independence forum
A conference on arbitrator independence that will bring together former Secretary Generals of the ICC International Court of Arbitration and feature a mock ICC Court Plenary Session will be held on 4 June 2010. |
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Volcanic eruption delaying delivery of documents under ICC rules
The unprecedented situation resulting from the volcanic eruption has led to delays in the presentation of documents by beneficiaries and banks to nominated banks, issuing banks, guarantors and instructing parties, due to the inability of courier companies to deliver packages in accordance with their published schedules. |
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Potential procurement savings during crisis go unrecognized
Most companies have failed to take advantage of a potential 4% savings on material costs, resulting from the global recession, due to a lack of skilled personnel, underemployment in the procurement sector, and the failure of top management to deal with the problem, according to a study released today. |
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ICC postpones banking meeting in Beijing
The International Chamber of Commerce regretfully announces the postponement of its Banking Commission Spring meeting and its related events due to take place in Beijing on 21-23 April. |
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Business behind the scenes enabling network connectivity for all
Every day, business plays a crucial role to ensure the network connectivity that so many people around the world take for granted when they click to send an email or logon to the Internet. At a recent meeting of the ICC Commission on E-business, IT and Telecoms, Mohamed Elnawawy, Vice-President for Corporate Strategy at Telecom Egypt outlined some of the measures and policy approaches that can be taken to keep networks up and running. |
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