The UNCITRAL Working Group (WG) II met in Vienna in September to advance their work on technology-related dispute resolution and adjudication. The Working Group (WG) sessions are a vital tool to harmonize international trade law through, in particular, uniform rules promoting and ensuring consistency in international arbitration.

Davy Karkason and Debbie Karkason report on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that has impacted Section 1782 of the United States Code.

In 2022, Ciarb represented members’ views through a number of UK consultation responses, all of which have significance in the international context of dispute resolution.

The Board of Trustees of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) has elected the following persons to fill seats created by recent changes to its Royal Charter and Bye-laws:

- Rama Sridhar, Singapore, Executive Vice President, Asia Pacific Mastercard
- Ron C. Hamilton, New York, Senior Vice President, Swiss Re
- Anita Kimber, London, Partner, Ernst & Young
- Nighat Dad, Lahore, Founder & Executive Director, Digital Rights Foundation
- Charles Laganá Putz, São Paulo, Former CEO, NAMISA; former CFO, Brasil Telecom

Daniella Horton FCIArb considers the reach of maritime arbitration, its widespread adoption, and proven successes.  

International Investment Arbitration and the Search for Depoliticisation delivered by Toby Landau KC C.Arb FCIArb.