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February 6, 2015

Juve 01/2015 Völkerrecht ist ein Paradies für Juristen

Schiedsexperte Christian Konrad im Interview mit Jörn Poppelbaum (Chefredakteur JUVE) über die Kritik an Schiedsgerichten im geplanten TTIP und die Meinl Klage.

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January 12, 2015

CIETAC introduces new Arbitration Rules 2015

Founded in 1956 as China’s first arbitration provider, the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission ("CIETAC") recently introduced new arbitration rules with effect from 1 January 2015.

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November 5, 2014

Karrieretag Wirtschaftsrecht

Konrad & Partners attended this year´s “WU Karrieretag”, an annual career´s day for in particular„Wirtschaft & Recht“ students and alumnis, hosted by the WU ZBP Career Center and ELSA .

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October 31, 2014

The European, Middle Eastern and African Arbitration Review 2015: Macedonia

With the intention of meeting the demands of the business market, Macedonian law has fully recognised the value of arbitration as an effective and efficient forum for international commercial dispute resolution. Macedonian arbitration law, which has been gradually amended over recent years, permits…

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October 9, 2014

22nd Croatian Arbitration Days Conference

The 22nd Croatian Arbitration Days, an annual international arbitration conference organised by the Permanent Arbitration Court at the Croatian Chamber of Economy (CCE) will take place from 4-5 December this year.

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June 10, 2014

Swiss Supreme Court – violation of right to be heard if material arguments made by the parties are not addressed in the award

According to Article 190(2)(d) of the Swiss Private International Law Act (PILA), an arbitral award may be annulled in cases where the principle of equal treatment or the right to be heard was violated during the arbitration proceedings.

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June 4, 2014

Swiss Supreme Court rules on the setting aside of an award allegedly influenced by a crime

According to Article 123 (f) of the Swiss Federal Statute on the Federal Tribunal (FSFT), the revision of a judgment may be requested where criminal proceedings establish that the court’s decision has been influenced by a criminal offence.

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June 3, 2014

Arbitration Clauses in Derivatives Transactions

In the past, international derivatives transactions, for instance relating to stock options or future swaps, have in general been documented under framework agreements, in particular the so-called ISDA 1992 and 2002 Master Agreements.

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May 28, 2014

New LL.M. Programme International Dispute Resolution

Danube University Krems’ new LL.M. Programme “International Dispute Resolution” starts in March 2015. The four-semester master’s degree programme is postgradual, part time, and aims at lawyers from any jurisdictions.

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April 23, 2014

Austrian Supreme Court rules on the application of the consumer protection clause in shareholder disputes

Since the Austrian Arbitration Act 2006 entered into force, it has been widely disputed between legal scholars, whether and to what extent the consumer protection clause of the Act – which severely restricts the possibility of concluding arbitration agreements with consumers – also applies in…

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January 30, 2014

Austrian Supreme Court as competent body in setting aside proceedings

On 1 January 2014, the renewed Austrian Arbitration Law has come into force (SchiedsRÄG 2013) introducing major changes. The most significant and important amendment is the long anticipated shortening of the procedural levels for setting aside an arbitral award.

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December 16, 2013

Arbitration in Vienna: The Vienna Rules 2013 – Most Notable Changes

Effective 1 July 2013, the new Vienna Rules of Arbitration, presented by the Vienna International Arbitral Centre, have introduced amendments and additional provisions to the previous rules established in 2006. Adopted by the Extended Presiding Committee of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber in…

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