In the November 16, 2009, issue of La Nación, Rodrigo Oreamuno (Facio & Cañas law firm), gave a short interview on the importance and future of international arbitration. A link to the interview follows:
http://www.nacion.com/ln_ee/2009/noviembre/15/aldea2159766.html
The Insurance Journal reported today that Lloyd’s has announced new appointments to its Open Forum Arbitration Panel. The Panel decides cases involving maritime salvage claims and has been in existence since the late 1800’s. A link to the Insurance Journal article is provided below: http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2009/11/18/105399.htm
On February 26 and 27, 2009, the University of Miami School of Law will host the Florida Bar International Law Section’s Annunal Vis Pre-Moot. If you are interested in being considered as an arbitrator, you should contact Mariela Malfeld, with Atkinson & Brownell (305 376-8840) or by e-mail at mmalfeld@atkinsonbrownell.com. You should provide as much information as possible regarding your qualifications and experience in the area of international arbitration. The student rounds of argument will take place only on Saturday, February 27, 2009.
The Bahamas Weekly contains the Notes of Mr. Fred Michell (former Foreign Minister of the Bahamas) for Debate on the Arbitration Bill, dated November 16, 2009. The link to the article is : http://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/bahamian-politics/Mitchell_On_Arbitration_Bill8475.shtml
by Paula Arias
The world nowadays is more connected than it was in the past. People every day get into several relationships from different places in the world. People more often than before create obligation and rights for the law to protect. Meaning that the legal barriers and limits need to be softened to protect the people, who are the last and most important interest of the governments and States.
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