The American Arbitration Association–International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) has announced the launch of an AI-native arbitrator for low-value construction disputes.[1] Starting November 2025, parties will be able to opt into a procedure where their case is supported – though not decided – by artificial intelligence. This bold experiment deserves attention. Below, we explore how the AI arbitrator works, its potential benefits and risks, and what this means for the future of dispute resolution. How…

This third amendment to the chronology of the jurisdictional battle between Russia and the European Union[1] deals with an amicus curiae brief of 14 March 2025, submitted by the Russian Arbitration Association (RAA) to the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ)[2] in relation to the request for a preliminary ruling by the Svea Court of Appeal in the proceedings Reibel vs. Stankoimport.[3] For observers of the jurisdictional battle between Russia and the EU,…

International disputes increasingly focus on environmental issues, particularly in arbitration, either as a result of regulations deemed too restrictive by foreign investors, or as a result of environmental degradation caused by economic players. This article looks at these trends with a view to anticipating their occurrence in practice. Environmental protection as a source of litigation 87% of business leaders consider ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) standards to be “very to extremely important” for their companies,[1]…