On April 30, 2024, The Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center published the first edition of the Guidelines on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in International Arbitration (Guidelines). The […]
UPC Momentum Builds as Case Volume and Global Relevance Grow
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is quickly emerging as a key forum for cross-border patent disputes, with more than 1,100 first-instance cases and 300+ appeals filed since its 2023 launch. […]
SVAMC Announces 2026 Tech List® as Demand Grows for Neutrals Handling Complex Technology and AI Disputes
Silicon Valley, CA – The Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center (SVAMC) today announced the 2026 Tech List®, a peer-reviewed roster recognizing the world’s leading arbitrators and mediators with deep […]
Artificial Intelligence and Arbitration: Key Insights from the SVAMC–Jus Mundi Webinar Series
SVAMC and Jus Mundi experts share five key insights on how artificial intelligence, including agentic AI and hybrid legal platforms, is transforming arbitration practice and raising new ethical considerations.
SVAMC Task Force on Tech Disputes, Tech Companies & International Arbitration
This SVAMC Task Force white paper, authored by Patricia Shaughnessy, Paul Cohen, and Duarte G. Henriques, examines a long-running disconnect: despite the technology sector’s outsized role in the global economy, […]
SVAMC Contributes to UNCITRAL Colloquium on Artificial Intelligence in Dispute Resolution
The Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center (SVAMC) is proud to participate in the UNCITRAL Colloquium on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Dispute Resolution and Remote Hearings in Arbitration […]
SVAMC x Jus Mundi Webinar Series: AI in Arbitration, The Current State of Play (Part 1)
On January 27, 2026, the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center (SVAMC) and Jus Mundi launched the first session of their 2026 joint webinar series, AI in Arbitration: The Current […]
SVAMC and DIS Announce Strategic Partnership
The Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center (SVAMC) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the German Arbitration Institute (DIS). This partnership reflects a shared […]
SVAMC Announces 2025 Board Leadership, New Directors, and Officers
Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center (SVAMC) is pleased to announce the results of its 2025 Annual Board Meeting, held on November 18, 2025, in New York City and via […]
SVAMC Featured in the New Jus Mundi AI Hub
Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center (SVAMC) is proud to be featured in the newly launched Jus Mundi AI Hub—a comprehensive, expertly curated collection of leading global resources on artificial […]
US Court Considered whether to Vacate an Award because of Arbitrator’s Alleged Use of AI
By Sarah Reynolds LaPaglia v. Valve Corp. (S.D. Cal. No. 3:25-cv-00833, filed April 2025) This case represents the first direct judicial test of whether AI-assisted drafting can undermine an arbitral […]