In a major international commercial arbitration, there are specific steps in the dispute-resolving process that are reasonably well defined. First, the claimant must submit a notice of arbitration, to which the respondent answers. Depending upon the relevant rules, the notice and response may include detailed pleadings. Other times the notice may be quite succinct, and...Read More
Parties generally expect an arbitration to result in an award that will be final and binding. The widely accepted meaning of “award” is that it is the final decision by the arbitrators, dispositive of the issues in the case. Tribunals may, however, issue “partial awards” or “interim awards,” which also may be final and binding...Read More
The benefits of international commercial arbitration are substantial. An empirical study of why parties choose international arbitration to resolve disputes found that the two most significant reasons were (1) the neutrality of the forum (that is, being able to stay out of the other party’s court) and (2) the likelihood of obtaining enforcement, by virtue...Read More
Here’s a curated list of engaging topics that every law student should consider when preparing for their dissertation. Choosing the right topic is crucial to your success, so take the time to explore these ideas! Natural Law – history and general ideas Natural Law – especially the classical theorists such as Aristotle, Cicero etc Natural...Read More
Every law student must read this introductory list of books to advance their legal studies and achieve success. Barker, D., and Padfield, C., Law Made Simple 12th ed (Made Simple, 2007), ISBN-13: 978-0750684941 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Law-Made-Simple/dp/0750684941/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358010338&sr=1-1 Schubert, Frank A., An Introduction to Law and the Legal System (Wadsworth, 2011) ISBN-10: 049589933X; ISBN-13: 978-0495899334 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Introduction-Legal-System-Frank-Schubert/dp/1285438256/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358010902&sr=1-1-fkmr1 Nafziger, James A.R., Paterson,...Read More
Unlock your potential with our selection of the 10 best books on the Social Theory of Law, tailored specifically for law students. Choose the perfect title to elevate your comprehension and skills in legal studies. Vago, Steven, Law and Society 10th ed (Pearson, 2012) ISBN-10: 0205820387 • ISBN-13: 9780205820382 Pound, R., An Introduction to the...Read More
Explore the top 10 recommended comparative law books for law students and find the perfect one that can elevate your understanding and expertise. Take advantage of the opportunity to enhance your legal knowledge! Zweigert, K. and Kotz, H., An Introduction to Comparative Law (Oxford University Press, 2011) ISBN-10: 0198268599; ISBN-13: 978-0198268598 Reimann, Mathias (ed) and...Read More
Threats and Opportunities in the Use of AI for Lawyers Lawyers must understand the flaws in machine decision making in order to challenge the use of tools in the criminal justice context – just as they would challenge problematic human reasoning or actions. Plentiful critiques of the use of machine learning and big data analytics...Read More
To an extent, some of the disadvantages of arbitration are the same as the advantages, just viewed from a different perspective. For example, less discovery may be generally viewed as an advantage. Nonetheless, certain kinds of disputes, which typically involve extensive discovery, such as antitrust disputes, are increasingly arbitrated. These kinds of disputes often require...Read More
The postal acceptance rule was first established in the case of the court of Adams v Lindsell ([1818] 1 B &Ald, 681) when the court had to decide the moment of contract formation by post. The court found that parties when communicating acceptance by post were not sure at the precise time the acceptance had...Read More
