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- Preliminary Material
- Main Text
- Introduction to ICDR Arbitration
- Preliminary Material
- I Introduction to ICDR arbitration
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- A The American Arbitration Association (AAA)—an historic foundation
- B The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR)—the AAA’s division focused on international disputes
- C Statistics on AAA and ICDR arbitration
- D History of the ICDR Rules
- Part I Commentary on the ICDR International Rules
- 1 Article 1—Scope of These Rules
- Preliminary Material
- I Introduction
- II Textual commentary
- A Scope of application of the ICDR Rules (Article 1(1))
- 1 Institutional arbitration (Article 1(1))
- 2 ‘Where parties have agreed to arbitrate disputes’ (Article 1(1))
- 3 ‘[U]nder these International Arbitration Rules’ (Article 1(1))
- 4 ‘[O]r have provided for arbitration of an international dispute by the International Centre for Dispute Resolution or the American Arbitration Association without designating particular rules’ (Article 1(1))
- 5 Rules ‘as in effect at the date of commencement of the arbitration’ (Article 1(1))
- 6 ‘[S]ubject to modifications that the parties may adopt in writing’ (Article 1(1))
- B ICDR Rules to apply except for mandatory rules of law (Article 1(2))
- C Duties and responsibilities of the Administrator and other parties involved (Article 1(3))
- D International Expedited Procedures (Article 1(4))
- A Scope of application of the ICDR Rules (Article 1(1))
- 2 Article 2—Notice of Arbitration
- Preliminary Material
- I Introduction
- II Textual commentary
- A Party definitions and commencement of a case (Article 2(1) and (2))
- B Content requirements (Article 2(3))
- 1 ‘[D]emand that the dispute be referred to arbitration’ (Article 2(3)(a))
- 2 Contact details of the parties and their representatives (Article 2(3)(b))
- 3 Copy of ‘the entire arbitration clause or agreement being invoked’, ‘reference to any contract out of or in relation to which the dispute arises’, and ‘a description of the claim and of the facts supporting it’ (Article 2(3)(c), (d), and (e))
- 4 Relief or remedy sought, any amount claimed (Article 2(3)(f)), and relevance for ICDR administrative fees
- 5 Optional contents (Article 2(3)(g))
- C Deficient claim filing fee
- D Filing fees and ICDR Fee Schedules (Article 2(4))
- E Administrator’s acknowledgement of commencement (Article 2(5))
- 3 Article 3—Answer and Counterclaim
- Preliminary Material
- I Introduction
- II Textual commentary
- 4 Article 4—Administrative Conference
- 5 Article 5—Mediation
- 6 Article 6—Emergency Measures of Protection
- Preliminary Material
- I Introduction
- II Textual commentary
- 7 Article 7—Joinder
- Preliminary Material
- I Introduction
- II Textual commentary
- A Joining an additional party (Article 7(1))
- B Content of the request for joinder and filing fee (Article 7(2))
- C Answer, counterclaims, or set-offs of the joining party (Article 7(3) and (4))
- 8 Article 8—Consolidation
- Preliminary Material
- I Introduction
- II Textual commentary
- A Prerequisites for consolidation (Article 8(1))
- B Appointment of the consolidation arbitrator (Article 8(2))
- C A consolidation decision based on all relevant circumstances (Article 8(3))
- D Stay pending consolidation decision (Article 8(4))
- E Consolidation into first arbitration (Article 8(5))
- F The right to appoint the tribunal (Article 8(6))
- G An unreasoned decision within fifteen days (Article 8(7))
- 9 Article 9—Amendment or Supplement of Claim, Counterclaim, or Defense
- 10 Article 10—Notices
- 11 Article 11—Number of Arbitrators
- 12 Article 12—Appointment of Arbitrators
- Preliminary Material
- I Introduction
- II Textual commentary
- A Party autonomy and the constitution of the tribunal (Article 12(1) and (2))
- B Default procedure for institutional arbitrator appointments
- C Appointment effective upon receipt of signed Notice of Appointment (Article 12(7))
- 13 Article 13—Impartiality and Independence of Arbitrator
- Preliminary Material
- I Introduction
- II Textual commentary
- A Impartiality and independence (Article 13(1))
- B Disclosure
- C Ex parte communications (Article 13(6))
- 14 Article 14—Challenge of an Arbitrator
- Preliminary Material
- I Introduction
- II Textual commentary
- 15 Article 15—Replacement of an Arbitrator
- 16 Article 16—Party Representation
- 17 Article 17—Place of Arbitration
- 18 Article 18—Language of Arbitration
- 19 Article 19—Arbitral Jurisdiction
- 20 Article 20—Conduct of Proceedings
- Preliminary Material
- I Introduction
- II Textual commentary
- A The tribunal’s discretion to conduct the proceedings (Article 20(1))
- B The tribunal’s duty of expedition (Article 20(2))
- C Organization of the proceedings (Article 20(3))
- D Evidence and exchange of information (Article 20(4)–(6))
- E The parties’ duty to avoid unnecessary delay and expense (Article 20(7))
- 21 Article 21— Exchange of Information
- Preliminary Material
- I Introduction
- II Textual commentary
- A The general principles: efficiency, economy, equal treatment, and right to be heard (Article 21(1) and (2))
- B Exchange of all documents relied on (Article 21(3))
- C Document production requests (Article 21(4))
- D Protection of confidentiality (Article 21(5))
- E Economical production of electronic documents (Article 21(6))
- F Inspection of relevant premises or objects (Article 21(7))
- G Justification of the time and expense and allocation of costs (Article 21(8))
- H Adverse inferences and cost allocation in case of failure to comply (Article 21(9))
- I Confirmation of exclusion of US litigation procedures (Article 21(10))
- 22 Article 22—Privilege
- 23 Article 23—Hearing
- 24 Article 24—Interim Measures
- Preliminary Material
- I Introduction
- II Textual commentary
- A Power to order interim or conservatory measures (Article 24(1))
- B Form of interim measures and security (Article 24(2))
- C Application to court not incompatible (Article 24(3))
- D Costs associated with application for interim measures (Article 24(4))
- E Application for emergency relief prior to constitution of the arbitral tribunal (Article 24(5))
- 25 Article 25—Tribunal-Appointed Expert
- 26 Article 26—Default
- 27 Article 27—Closure of Hearing
- 28 Article 28—Waiver
- 29 Article 29—Awards, Orders, Decisions, and Rulings
- Preliminary Material
- I Introduction
- II Textual commentary
- 30 Article 30—Time, Form, and Effect of the Award
- Preliminary Material
- I Introduction
- II Textual commentary
- 31 Article 31—Applicable Laws and Remedies
- Preliminary Material
- I Introduction
- II Textual commentary
- 32 Article 32—Settlement or Other Reasons for Termination
- 33 Article 33—Interpretation and Correction of the Award
- 34 Article 34—Costs
- 35 Article 35—Fees and Expenses of Arbitral Tribunal
- 36 Article 36—Deposits
- 37 Article 37—Confidentiality
- 38 Article 38—Exclusion of Liability
- 39 Article 39—Interpretation of Rules
- 1 Article 1—Scope of These Rules
- Part II Commentary on the International Expedited Rules
- 40 Article E-1—Scope of Expedited Procedures
- 41 Articles E-2 to E-5—Commencing a Case Under the Expedited Procedures
- 42 Article E-6—Appointment and Qualifications of the Arbitrator
- 43 Articles E-7 to E-9—The Proceedings Under the Expedited Procedures
- 44 Article E-10—The Award Under the Expedited Procedures
- Introduction to ICDR Arbitration
- Further Material
- Appendices
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- Appendix 1 ICDR International Dispute Resolution Procedures (including Mediation and Arbitration Rules) (effective 1 June 2014)
- Introduction
- International Mediation
- International Arbitration
- International Expedited Procedures
- How to File a Case with the ICDR
- International Mediation Rules
- 1 Agreement of Parties
- 2 Initiation of Mediation
- 3 Representation
- 4 Appointment of the Mediator
- 5 Mediator’s Impartiality and Duty to Disclose
- 6 Vacancies
- 7 Duties and Responsibilities of the Mediator
- 8 Responsibilities of the Parties
- 9 Privacy
- 10 Confidentiality
- 11 No Stenographic Record
- 12 Termination of Mediation
- 13 Exclusion of Liability
- 14 Interpretation and Application of Rules
- 15 Deposits
- 16 Expenses
- 17 Cost of Mediation
- 18 Language of Mediation
- International Arbitration Rules
- Art.1: Scope of these Rules
- Art.2: Notice of Arbitration
- Art.3: Answer and Counterclaim
- Art.4: Administrative Conference
- Art.5: Mediation
- Art.6: Emergency Measures of Protection
- Art.7: Joinder
- Art.8: Consolidation
- Art.9: Amendment or Supplement of Claim, Counterclaim, or Defense
- Art.10: Notices
- Art.11: Number of Arbitrators
- Art.12: Appointment of Arbitrators
- Art.13: Impartiality and Independence of Arbitrator
- Art.14: Challenge of an Arbitrator
- Art.15: Replacement of an Arbitrator
- Art.16: Party Representation
- Art.17: Place of Arbitration
- Art.18: Language of Arbitration
- Art.19: Arbitral Jurisdiction
- Art.20: Conduct of Proceedings
- Art.21: Exchange of Information
- Art.22: Privilege
- Art.23: Hearing
- Art.24: Interim Measures
- Art.25: Tribunal-Appointed Expert
- Art.26: Default
- Art.27: Closure of Hearing
- Art.28: Waiver
- Art.29: Awards, Orders, Decisions, and Rulings
- Art.30: Time, Form, and Effect of Award
- Art.31: Applicable Laws and Remedies
- Art.32: Settlement or Other Reasons for Termination
- Art.33: Interpretation and Correction of Award
- Art.34: Costs of Arbitration
- Art.35: Fees and Expenses of Arbitral Tribunal
- Art.36: Deposits
- Art.37: Confidentiality
- Art.38: Exclusion of Liability
- Art.39: Interpretation of Rules
- International Expedited Procedures
- Art.E-1: Scope of Expedited Procedures
- Art.E-2: Detailed Submissions
- Art.E-3: Administrative Conference
- Art.E-4: Objection to the Applicability of the Expedited Procedures
- Art.E-5: Changes of Claim or Counterclaim
- Art.E-6: Appointment and Qualifications of the Arbitrator
- Art.E-7: Procedural Conference and Order
- Art.E-8: Proceedings by Written Submissions
- Art.E-9: Proceedings with an Oral Hearing
- Art.E-10: The Award
- Administrative Fees
- Appendix 2 International Arbitration Fee Schedule (amended and effective 1 October 2017)
- Appendix 3 A Comparison of the 2014 ICDR Rules Versus the 2009 ICDR Rules
- Art.1: Scope of These Rules
- Commencing the Arbitration
- The Tribunal
- General Conditions
- Art.1216: Party Representation
- Art.1317: Place of Arbitration
- Art.1418: Language of Arbitration
- Art.1519: Arbitral Jurisdiction
- Art.1620: Conduct of Proceedings
- Art. Exchange of Information
- Art.22: Privilege
- Art.2330: Hearing
- Art.241: Interim Measures
- Art.2225: Tribunal-Appointed Expert
- Art.2326: Default
- Art.247: Closure of Hearing
- Art.2528: Waiver
- Art.2629: Awards, Orders, Decisions, and Rulings
- Art.2730: Time, Form, and Effect of Award
- Art.2831: Applicable Laws and Remedies
- Art.2932: Settlement or Other Reasons for Termination
- Art.3033: Interpretation and Correction of Award
- Art.3134: Costs of Arbitration
- Art.3235: Fees and Expenses of Arbitral Tribunal
- Art.3336: Deposits
- Art.3437: Confidentiality
- Art.3538: Exclusion of Liability
- Art.3639: Interpretation of Rules
- International Expedited Procedures
- Art.E-1: Scope of Expedited Procedures
- Art.E-2: Detailed Submissions
- Art.E-3: Administrative Conference
- Art.E-4: Objection to the Applicability of the Expedited Procedures
- Art.E-5: Changes of Claims or Counterclaim
- Art.E-6: Appointment and Qualifications of the Arbitrator
- Art.E-7: Procedural Conference and Order
- Art.E-8: Proceedings by Written Submissions
- Art.E-9: Proceedings with an Oral Hearing
- Art.E-10: The Award
- Appendix 4 AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures (including Procedures for Large, Complex, Commercial Disputes)(effective 1 October 2013)
- Important Notice
- Introduction
- Standard Arbitration Clause
- Administrative Fees
- Mediation
- Large, Complex Cases
- Commercial Arbitration Rules
- R-1 Agreement of Parties
- R-2 AAA and Delegation of Duties
- R-3 National Roster of Arbitrators
- R-4 Filing Requirements
- R-5 Answers and Counterclaims
- R-6 Changes of Claim
- R-7 Jurisdiction
- R-8 Interpretation and Application of Rules
- R-9 Mediation
- R-10 Administrative Conference
- R-11 Fixing of Locale
- R-12 Appointment from National Roster
- R-13 Direct Appointment by a Party
- R-14 Appointment of Chairperson by Party-Appointed Arbitrators or Parties
- R-15 Nationality of Arbitrator
- R-16 Number of Arbitrators
- R-17 Disclosure
- R-18 Disqualification of Arbitrator
- R-19 Communication with Arbitrator
- R-20 Vacancies
- R-21 Preliminary Hearing
- R-22 Pre-Hearing Exchange and Production of Information
- R-23 Enforcement Powers of the Arbitrator
- R-24 Date, Time, and Place of Hearing
- R-25 Attendance at Hearings
- R-26 Representation
- R-27 Oaths
- R-28 Stenographic Record
- R-29 Interpreters
- R-30 Postponements
- R-31 Arbitration in the Absence of a Party or Representative
- R-32 Conduct of Proceedings
- R-33 Dispositive Motions
- R-34 Evidence
- R-35 Evidence by Written Statements and Post-Hearing Filing of Documents or Other Evidence
- R-36 Inspection or Investigation
- R-37 Interim Measures
- R-38 Emergency Measures of Protection
- R-39 Closing of Hearing
- R-40 Reopening of Hearing
- R-41 Waiver of Rules
- R-42 Extensions of Time
- R-43 Serving of Notice and Communications
- R-44 Majority Decision
- R-45 Time of Award
- R-46 Form of Award
- R-47 Scope of Award
- R-48 Award Upon Settlement—Consent Award
- R-49 Delivery of Award to Parties
- R-50 Modification of Award
- R-51 Release of Documents for Judicial Proceedings
- R-52 Applications to Court and Exclusion of Liability
- R-53 Administrative Fees
- R-54 Expenses
- R-55 Neutral Arbitrator’s Compensation
- R-56 Deposits
- R-57 Remedies for Non-payment
- R-58 Sanctions
- Preliminary Hearing Procedures
- Expedited Procedures
- E-1 Limitation on Extensions
- E-2 Changes of Claim or Counterclaim
- E-3 Serving of Notices
- E-4 Appointment and Qualifications of Arbitrator
- E-5 Exchange of Exhibits
- E-6 Proceedings on Documents and Procedures for the Resolution of Disputes through Document Submission
- E-7 Date, Time, and Place of Hearing
- E-8 The Hearing
- E-9 Time of Award
- E-10 Arbitrator’s Compensation
- Procedures for Large, Complex Commercial Disputes
- Administrative Fee Schedules (Standard and Flexible Fees)
- M-1 Agreement of Parties
- M-2 Initiation of Mediation
- M-3 Representation
- M-4 Appointment of the Mediator
- M-5 Mediator’s Impartiality and Duty to Disclose
- M-6 Vacancies
- M-7 Duties and Responsibilities of the Mediator
- M-8 Responsibilities of the Parties
- M-9 Privacy
- M-10 Confidentiality
- M-11 No Stenographic Record
- M-12 Termination of Mediation
- M-13 Exclusion of Liability
- M-14 Interpretation and Application of Procedures
- M-15 Deposits
- M-16 Expenses
- M-17 Cost of the Mediation
- Appendix 5 International Commercial Arbitration Supplementary Procedures (amended and effective 1 April 1999)
- Appendix 6 ICDR Guidelines for Arbitrators Concerning Exchanges of Information
- Appendix 7 Optional Appellate Arbitration Rules (effective 1 November 2013)
- Introduction
- Optional Appellate Arbitration Rules
- A-1 Agreement of Parties
- A-2 Effect of Appeal on Underlying Award
- A-3 Filing Requirements
- A-4 Qualifications of Appeal Tribunal
- A-5 Appointment of Appeal Tribunal
- A-6 Vacancies
- A-7 Preliminary Conference Call
- A-8 Absent Parties
- A-9 Jurisdiction
- A-10 Issues Subject to Appeal
- A-11 Assessment of Costs
- A-12 AAA Fees and Costs of Underlying Arbitration and Appeal
- A-13 Interpretation of Rules
- A-14 Place of Appeal
- A-15 Oral Argument
- A-16 Record on Appeal
- A-17 Appeal Briefs
- A-18 Service of Documents
- A-19 Appeal Tribunal’s Decision
- A-20 Finality of Appeal
- A-21 Confidentiality
- A-22 Applications to Court and Exclusion of Liability
- Administrative Fee Schedule
- Appendix 8 2010 UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules (with new Article 1, paragraph 4, as adopted in 2013)
- s.I Introductory rules
- s.II Composition of the arbitral tribunal
- s.III Arbitral proceedings
- General provisions
- Place of arbitration
- Language
- Statement of claim
- Statement of defense
- Amendments to the claim or defense
- Pleas as to the jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal
- Further written statements
- Periods of time
- Interim measures
- Evidence
- Hearings
- Experts appointed by the arbitral tribunal
- Default
- Closure of hearings
- Waiver of right to object
- s.IV The award
- Annex
- UNCITRAL Rules on Transparency in Treaty-Based Investor–State Arbitration
- Art.1 Scope of application
- Art.2 Publication of information at the commencement of arbitral proceedings
- Art.3 Publication of documents
- Art.4 Submission by a third person
- Art.5 Submission by a non-disputing Party to the treaty
- Art.6 Hearings
- Art.7 Exceptions to transparency
- Art.8 Repository of published information
- Appendix 9 AAA Procedures for Cases under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules (effective August 1996)
- Appendix 10 List of AAA Rules in Effect and Available on the AAA’s Website
- Index
- Appendices
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