Canada: Why Every Workplace Investigator Should Be A Case Law Expert And Other Lessons From A Recent Arbitration Decision

As workplace investigators, we always think about the possibility of our work being legally scrutinized: either before a court, tribunal, or arbitrator. While we know that some cases carry greater risks than others, we know that the possibility of a legal challenge exists in every case.

A significant portion of my practice is to review and “stress test” the investigative work of other investigators. This means that I think a lot about potential weaknesses in […]

By | May 16th, 2025 ||

Switzerland: Global Supply Chains, Tariffs And The Role Of International Arbitration

The use of international arbitration for tariff-related disputes is becoming increasingly relevant as the Trump administration’s tariffs disrupt global supply chains, trigger commercial instability, and generate a wave of cross-border conflicts.
Trump’s Tariff Policy and the Disruption of International Supply Chains
Tariffs are defined as customs duties on merchandise imports.1 They are often used to shield domestic industries from foreign competition.2

Historically, the United States has long relied on tariff measures. However, under Trump’s second presidency, their application […]

By | May 6th, 2025 ||

The Development Of Expedited Arbitration Procedures In Asian Institutional Arbitration

Asia’s most popular arbitration institutions, CIETAC, SIAC, and HKIAC, have all revised their arbitration rules in the last 2 years. These revisions have sought to introduce new measures enhancing the efficiency of arbitration. As a quick path to an efficient arbitration, the expedited arbitration procedures may be of particular interest to commercial parties. Focusing on the expedited arbitration procedures in the CIETAC, SIAC, and HKIAC arbitration rules, this analysis provides an overview of the […]

By | March 22nd, 2025 ||