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| 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 Consulting 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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ICC announces revision of arbitration costs
The scales used to calculate administrative expenses and arbitrators’ fees in ICC arbitration cases will be amended from 1 May 2010. Calculations will continue to be based on the amount in dispute but will be subject to new percentages and a finer breakdown at the higher end of the scale. An advance payment of US$ 3,000 will be required when filing a request for arbitration. |
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ICC YAF in Bahrain
The ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF) Africa, Middle East and Turkey Chapter is pleased to invite young practitioners to attend the first ICC YAF seminar in Bahrain. It will be held in Manama on 4 May 2010. The seminar will focus on Bahraini legal system. |
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ICC to support Eurolawyer 2010
On 15-16 April 2010 in London, the third CIS-EU Legal Forum "Eurolawyer 2010" will be on the theme "State and Business: Joint Development Perspective". |
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4th International Peruvian Congress on Arbitration
On 29-30 April 2010 in Lima and on 1,2 and 3 May 2010 in Cusco, ICC International Court of Arbitration sustains the fourth International Peruvian Congress on Arbitration on "Latin America: Place of International Arbitrations", which is organized by the Revista Peruana de Arbitraje and the Cámara de Commercio de Lima. |
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ICC YAF in Lima
On 28 April 2010 in Lima, the Latin America Chapter of ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (ICC YAF) and the Peruvian Institute of Arbitration will co-organise a conference on "How to conduct arbitration efficiently". |
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ICC YAF in Chile
ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (ICC YAF) Latin America Chapter, with the support of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, will organise a seminar in Santiago (Chile) on 16 April 2010 from 17:30, on "Arbitration in Latin America". |
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ICC China to host Trade Finance Forum in Beijing
The Chinese capital will host a series of events this month on banking and trade issues, including a regular meeting of the ICC Commission on Banking Technique and Practice and the ICC China Trade Finance Forum, which will bring together world experts to discuss subjects including trade finance and dispute resolution issues. |
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ICC publishes tenth edition of popular IP Roadmap
The tenth edition of ICC’s popular “Intellectual Property Roadmap for Business and Policy Makers” was released today, with updated information on all the major IP issues including patents, trademarks, copyright issues and discussions of less established areas such as the protection of databases and genetic resources. |
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ICC Roundtables: Arbitration in Latin America
ICC International Court of Arbitration with the support of ICC Chile and the International Bar Association will organize ICC Roundtables: "Arbitration in Latin America" on 14 April 2010 in Santiago, Chile. |
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ICC calls for successful end to anti-counterfeiting negotiations
ICC today called for a successful conclusion to the negotiations on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) that have lasted almost two years even as risks to economic development, jobs, consumer safety and world trade remain at a high point due to the worldwide proliferation of counterfeiting and piracy. |
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US official: Overseas investment brings benefits to our economy
As it emerges from a deep recession, the US must reject protectionism and economic nationalism, and champion foreign investment as a key driver of prosperity, a top US State Department official told a conference organized by ICC’s representative in the US. |
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Next stop Mexico: Congress opportunities unveiled
Preparations for the premier event on the calendars of chamber leaders officially got underway today as the ICC World Chambers Federation (WCF) announced the theme for the 7th World Chambers Congress in 2011: Enterprise – Network – Prosperity. |
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ICC expanding educational activities on trade rules
ICC is expanding its educational activities on trade rules through the launch, by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), of an online training programme for its member issuing banks in 29 countries operating from Central Europe to Central Asia. |
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ICC chairman: trade between East and West two-way avenue
Without underestimating the continuing systemic effects of the recession, the global economy may be “on the threshold of what could be the most exciting and lucrative period in world economic history,” ICC Chairman Victor K. Fung told a gathering in Vienna. |
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ICC Sweden gathering fit for a king
His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, ICC Honorary Chairman Marcus Wallenberg, and senior officials of the Swedish government were among over 200 distinguished guests who gathered in Stockholm recently for a meeting of ICC Sweden. |
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ICC unveils new rules for demand guarantees
In an effort to provide greater financial security following the global recession, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) today unveiled an extensively revised version of the Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees (URDG), which will be instrumental in adopting uniform practices in trade finance. |
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1.2m jobs to be lost to piracy
A new study released today by the International Chamber of Commerce’s BASCAP (Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy) initiative projects an alarming rise in piracy-driven job loss figures in Europe’s creative industries. |
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2nd ICC YAF event in South Africa
The ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF) event, which will take place in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, on 24 March 2010, will focus on South Africa as venue for international arbitration: current trends and future changes. |
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ICC to host major banking conference in China
More than 300 of the world’s top banking leaders and experts will assemble in Beijing on 23rd April 2010 for a unique event to discuss key issues and solutions for speeding-up recovery from the economic crisis. |
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ICC Asia Pacific Conference
On 14-16 March 2010, San Francisco will host an ICC conference on “East Meets West: Evolving Issues in International Arbitration in the Asia-Pacific Region”. |
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"Making Arbitration Work" - a Banking and Finance Perspective
The International Chamber of Commerce, International Court of Arbitration and the International Chamber of Commerce – Hong Kong, China jointly present an arbitration symposium with a specific focus on banking and finance which will be held in Hong Kong on 16 March 2010. |
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ICC training on international commercial arbitration
Drawing upon the experience of renowned arbitrators in a multicultural and international environment, the global business organization will organize a PIDA training on international commercial arbitration that will study a mock case under the ICC Rules of Arbitration. |
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World Chambers Federation schedules webinar on Certificates of Origin
An introduction to Certificates of Origin (COs) will be the topic of the second in a series of webinars produced by the World Chambers Federation (WCF), with participants discussing topics that will include procedures for issuing COs, anti-fraud methods, and confidentiality issues. |
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New aid for drafting awards in ICC cases
As part of its ongoing drive to improve efficiency, the ICC International Court of Arbitration has issued a checklist for drafting ICC arbitral awards. The two-page document may be a helpful memory jog for ICC arbitrators when preparing their awards for submission to the Court. |
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PIDA Training
The ICC Institute of World Business Law is holding a PIDA Training on 17-20 May 2010, in Paris, to familiarize legal professionals with the very latest practices in international commercial arbitration. A mock case will be studied in small groups of no more than 10 persons to stimulate active participation by all. |
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Arbitration and Sport
Under the auspices of the ICC Institute of World Business Law, ICC Events will organize on 22 April 2010 a colloquium on "Arbitration and Sport" in Roland Garros, Paris. |
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Arbitration in Changing Times
The Young Arbitration Practitioners ("YAP") eighth Colloquium will be held on Wednesday 26 May 2010 in Rio de Janeiro. |
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ICC YAF's Fabulous Party in Hong Kong
In celebration of its Asia Chapter, the ICC, Young Arbitrators Forum ("ICC-YAF") will be hosting a networking event in Hong Kong on Friday 19 March 2010. |
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ICC YAF in Vienna
On the occasion of the Vis Moot in Vienna (Austria), the ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF) and the Young Austrian Arbitration Practitioners (YAAP) will be jointly organizing a conference on “Young Approaches to Arbitration” on Saturday 27 March 2010. |
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New EU data transfer rules bear ICC imprint
The European Commission has substantially revised the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) for global data transfers from data controllers in the European Union (EU) to data processors outside the 27-member union. |
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Climate indicator rises but concerns remain on strength of recovery
The World Economic Climate Indicator rose in the first quarter of the year for the fourth consecutive time due primarily to positive assessments of the current economic situation in Asia, but the expectation of a continued rise in unemployment, and other factors, raised concerns about the strength of the recovery. |
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Nottingham Trent University of UK wins mediation competition
Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom won the first prize in the 5th ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition hosted by ICC, with the University of New South Wales in Australia taking second place. Osgoode Hall School of Law in Canada came in third. |
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Nottingham Trent University of UK wins mediation competition
Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom won the first prize in the 5th ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition hosted by ICC, with the University of New South Wales in Australia taking second place. Osgoode Hall School of Law in Canada came in third. |
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First seminar on revised URDG rules to take place in Paris
For the first time since the adoption of the revised ICC Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees (URDG), members of the drafting group will give a full public presentation on the new rules at a special seminar to be held in Paris on 18 March. |
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The arbitration week in Montpellier, France
The "Concours International d'Arbitrage de Montpellier" ("CIAM") will organise its arbitration moot from 7 to 11 June 2010, in Montpellier in France. On 9 June, a conference will be held on "Risk and Arbitration". The ICC sustains this event. |
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Internet Governance Forum takes stock and looks ahead
Preparations for one of the most important, Internet-related policy events of the year kicked off today in Geneva. ICC and its Business Action to Support the Information Society initiative voiced the business perspective at the first round of Internet Governance Forum (IGF) open consultations, aimed at laying the groundwork for the next forum due to take place in Vilnius, Lithuania later this year. |
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ICC YAF First Seminar in Belarus
The first ICC YAF event to take place in Belarus was held on the first day of winter 2009. It was no easy task for the speakers to talk of the complaints about the international arbitration community being a reserve for more senior males in front of 33 young women and two young men! The topic of the seminar – Arbitration Lawyer Careers – attracted 35 younger practitioners. |
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ICC YAF Breakfast Briefing
On 16 December 2009, despite the early hour and -25°C temperature outside, a warm and lively group of almost 50 lawyers gathered for the second ICC YAF event in Moscow. 80% of the participants were made up of younger practitioners of international and major local law firms; the remaining 20% were split between law academics and in-house counsels with international transactional and dispute backgrounds. |
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Facts and Figures on ICC Arbitration - 2009 Statistical Report
Initial statistics from the ICC International Court of Arbitration for 2009 show the number of cases filed in the year up by 23% on the previous year, with significant increases in certain regions of the world. Rises are also recorded in the number of parties and arbitrators, the range of nationalities represented, the diversity of places of arbitration and the size of the disputes, confirming ICC as the major dispute resolution provider for international business. |
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Vienna Arbitration Days
John Beechey, Chairman of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, will be the keynote speaker at the Vienna Arbitration Days on 12-13 February 2010. |
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The Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration
The ICC International Court of Arbitration and the Istituto Superiore Di Studi Per l’Arbitrato (I.S.S.A.) will co-organize a seminar in Rome on 5 February 2010 on the theme “The Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration”. The participants will have an unrivalled opportunity to hear international practitioners on this crucial issue. More. An ICC Young Arbitrators Forum will follow (see). |
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Getting the “green” message right: ICC issues new environmental ad framework
As more consumers consider environmental features important in their purchasing decisions, businesses have a keen interest in communicating the ‘green’ attributes of their products. Getting the message right is far from easy. To help marketers and advertisers avoid the mistakes of vague, non-specific or misleading environmental claims, the International Chamber of Commerce has produced a new global Framework for Responsible Environmental Marketing Communications. |
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ICC to sponsor forum on arbitrator independence
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 26 February. |
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ICC inaugurates Asia regional office
Over 150 eminent guests from the legal and business world attended the official inauguration of ICC’s expanded regional Asia office in Singapore yesterday. |
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Merits of mediation in the spotlight at ICC conference
To help legal and business professionals take advantage of mediation as a form of dispute resolution, ICC – in conjunction with the American Bar Association Sections of Dispute Resolution and International Law – will host a one-day conference on how to use this cheaper and business-oriented method of settling disputes. |
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Piracy incidents rise for third consecutive year
The number of reported piracy and armed robbery incidents on the high seas rose for a third consecutive year in 2009, with 406 cases registered compared with 293 the previous year, according to the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB). |
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ICC YAF/AFIA symposium in Hong Kong
On Saturday 20 March 2010 will be held in Hong Kong, the joint ICC YAF/AFIA symposium on International Arbitration. Details are available... |
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