Arbitration clauses can be a nuisance. Wait. How can it be if it is the arbitration clause itself that gives life to the arbitration? But it’s true that arbitration clauses […]
The Second Annual Schiefelbein Global Dispute Resolution Conference 2020
International dispute resolution is complex and constantly evolving due to the fast pace of the global economy and technological innovation. The Second Annual Schiefelbein Global Dispute Resolution Conference will convene […]
Vicki Veenker, SVAMC Tech List Appointee, Speaks on Panel: Mediation and Arbitration of IP Disputes
The APABA Silicon Valley IP Committee hosted a panel, which included experienced local neutrals and the former Deputy Director General of the WIPO. An array of subjects were covered from mediating in […]
Robert Davidson moderating a program during New York Arbitration Week
Robert Davidson will be moderating a program on Arbitrating M & A and Complex Financial Transaction Disputes during New York Arbitration Week. The program will take place at NYIAC on […]
Les Schiefelbein to Participate in 2019 Seoul International Arbitration Week
Les is pleased to be invited to participate in this year’s Seoul International Arbitration Week. On Thursday September 19th, Les will be a speaker at the KCAB Next & HK45 Seminar […]
Richard Levin Appointed as an Arbitrator to the CAfA
Richard Levin was recently appointed as an arbitrator to the Court of Arbitration for Art (CAfA) in the Hague. The CAfA will be deciding worldwide art related disputes including authenticity, […]
Arbitration Business Strategy: A London School of Economics Look!
I recently completed the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) course in Business, International Relations and the Political Economy. A requirement for the course was to draft an essay on how a business continues to create value in response to a changing global environment using the AAA Global Strategy Framework.
Crenguta Leaua and Les Schiefelbein Participated in Business Leaders Discussion on Science, Technology and Arbitration in Bucharest
On the evening of June 6th, Crenguta Leaua and Les Schiefelbein led a discussion with 20 business leaders from Romania and France on Science, Technology and Arbitration. The discussion was […]
California—A Rising Star Among International Arbitration Seats, by Gary Benton and Katalin Meier
The International Arbitration Spotlight on California California’s new international arbitration legislation, Article 1.5 of the California International Commercial Arbitration and Conciliation Act, effective January 1, 2019, promises to improve California’s […]
SVAMC First Annual All-Members Meeting
Dear SVAMC Members, As you know, SVAMC conducted its First Annual All-Member Meeting on April 30th at Farella Braun + Martell in San Francisco. With Gary and Chris, I want to thank […]