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Week of June 27, 2022 (Pt. 1) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com For Feedback, comments or submissions contact TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com   News: Spain Celebrates win on intra-EU objection, Here New “Plain English” Arbitration Rules in Ireland, Here INDIA ARBITRATOR BACKLOG, Here ADR NUGGET – UNCITRAL: Model Law vs. Arbitration Rules Model Law Arbitration Rules   None of the views shared today or any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

Most people have many jobs and even careers over the course of their working lives.  Sometimes those jobs can be related, other times they can be wholly different universes – that’s the case with this week’s guest, Tiffany Comprés.  Before beginning her life as a lawyer and arbitrator, she managed an art gallery and was also…an OPERA SINGER.  She has a fascinating background and some great practical advice for forging your professional path.  We also get into some developments out of the US Supreme Court, shipping and commodities law for the average commercial disputes lawyer and more, so sit back and enjoy the show!   TIME STAMPS: Opening Notes –  :38 Interview Begins – 2:30 Personal Interest – 34:50 Closing Show Notes – 51:20   Fisher Broyles Website - Tiffany Comprés: https://www.fisherbroyles.com/people/tiffany-n-compres   MUSIC: Opera Classical Music Trip Hop Jay Z Led Zeppelin House Music   BOOKS: The Nine by Jeff Toobin The Wine and War by Donald Kladstrup and Petie Kladstrup   Feedback and comments welcome to: TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any person or party for their appearance on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

Disputes Digest Week of June 13, 2022 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com For Feedback, comments or submissions contact TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com   News: UK Court Ruling on Blockchain Disputes, Here Tiered Dispute Clauses in Hong Kong, Here New HKIAC Secretary-General and Deputy Secretary-General, Here Highway to Arbitration Hell: Trinidad and Tobego v. Brazilian Contractor, Here PCA Announces New Secretary General: https://pca-cpa.org/en/about/introduction/secretary-general/   None of the views shared today or any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company, headquartered in Houston, Texas, but with operations all over the world.  On a daily basis the company deals with virtually every type of corporate legal issue that one could imagine in the energy sector.  Balancing all of those issues take strong, dynamic and diverse leadership with the ability to adapt.  This week’s guest has unique insights into those points as she is the Chief Legal Officer for the company, Regina Jones. Regina shares conversations about law as a second career, about the importance of diversity and how to succeed as an in-house counsel.  Sit back and enjoy the conversation!   TIME STAMPS: Opening Notes –  :38 Interview Begins – 3:45 Personal Interest – 29:00 Closing Show Notes – 32:00   Baker Hughes Website - Regina Jones   MUSIC: Meek Mill Greatest Hits   BOOKS: Right Away and All At Once -- Greg Brenneman What Got You Here Won’t Get You There – Marshall Goldsmith Expect to Win – Carla Harris   Feedback and comments welcome to: TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any person or party for their appearance on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

Disputes Digest Week of June 6, 2022 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com For Feedback, comments or submissions contact TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com   News: Class Action Arbitration in Brazil, Here Lagos Governor Addresses the ICC Conference, Here Mexico Avoids ISDS Claim with Talos, Here Highway to Arbitration Hell: Trinidad and Tobego v. Brazilian Contractor, Here PCA Announces New Secretary General: https://pca-cpa.org/en/about/introduction/secretary-general/   None of the views shared today or any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

International DJ, Rugby Player and international man of mystery are some of the skill-sets of this week’s guest. Owen Lawrence is the Chief Executive over at Arbitra International, an organizations dedicated to providing neutrals solutions to the international dispute resolution community.  They have offices in multiple locations and fit in a unique location in the ever changing disputes market.  Owen talks about Arbitra’s strategy and his own path into the law on this week’s episode. Also, some great bonus content in the Music section this week.  Enjoy the show!   TIME STAMPS: Opening Notes –  :38 Interview Begins – 3:30 Personal Interest – 41:03 Closing Show Notes – 51:20   ARBITRA WEBSITE: Arbitra International   MUSIC: 70s Soul Music – Lou Rawls, Barry White, Jazz Music SPOTIFY: Arbitra Spotify Playlist   BOOKS: Animal QC by Gary Bell   Feedback and comments welcome to: TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any person or party for their appearance on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

Disputes Digest Week of May 30, 2022 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com For Feedback, comments or submissions contact TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com   News: Adoption of the new ICSID Rules, Here Arbitration into the Metaverse, Here LCIA 2021 Case Report, Here Kazakhstan joins the Singapore Convention, Here Lizzie Chan on the Metaverse, Here   None of the views shared today or any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

The topic of investor-states disputes is one that has continued to gain regular attention and interest from both practitioners and those outside of the legal community alike.  Because the disputes involved can touch on topics of public interest the professionals that actually work in the field are often at the forefront of shaping the best practices and standards for the practice area. Fernando Tupa is one of those professionals as he regularly works on investor-state and commercial arbitration matters.  He also has written articles on arbitrator and counsel ethics and maintaining the integrity of the field, which is why were glad to have him the digital studio this week.  We talked about a number of topics that you won’t want to miss, so enjoy the show and let us know what you think!   TIME STAMPS: Opening Notes - :44 Interview Begins – 3:00 Personal Interest Topics – 41:30 Closing Notes – 53:40   BOOKS: The Trouble With Foreign Investor Protections, By: Gus Van Harten   MUSIC: U2 Cold Play Dave Matthews Band   Feedback and comments welcome to: TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com   None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any person or party for their appearance on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved

SEASON 4 PREMIER    As the world began to visualize a world where Covid-19 may fade into the rear view, a new global disaster looemd, somehow even more unimaginable.  In February 2022, Russia declared war on Ukraine and invaded its neighbor, killing thousands, devastating countless lives and turning global economies and politics upside down. In the wake of this military aggression, and bolstered by grit and courage, many Ukrainians found ways to continue on with their lives, in particular law students who had been preparing for the Vis international arbitration moot who now had a wholly new set of challenges to contend with...and yet, they did.   In this week's episode, you'll hear from two students and their coaches about what their lives have been like, since the invasion, during the moot and what comes next.   Many thanks to the guests: Olha Kaliuzhna   Vladyslav Rudzinskyi   Leila Kazimi   Oleksandr Zablotskyi   For making themselves available.  Enjoy the episode.   Resources to support Ukraine:   United We Rise https://www.uwr-hq.com/   United For Ukraine https://www.unitedforukraine.org/hc/en-us   Safe Harbor  https://www.safeharbor4uamooties.com/   FATF Website, Link   MUSIC: Kalush Orchestra - Stefania   BOOKS: The Brain That Changes Itself   Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow   Feedback and comments welcome to: TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any person or party for their appearance on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved

Disputes Digest (Week of April 18) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com For Feedback, comments or submissions contact TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com News: Take the TOT Vis Moot Survey: https://forms.gle/Ly3bjtV7HWH7Z6tT9   Ukrainian Arbitration Association Call, Here Guangzhou Court Ruling on Foreign Award, Here Nicaragua Wins at Sea, Here Australia Federal Court Decision, Here 9th Circuit Ruling on Online Arbitration, Here   None of the views shared today or any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

Disputes Digest (Week of March 28) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out or new website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com For Feedback, comments or submissions contact TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com News: WORK WITH US!  ToT is hiring Reporters and Researchers send: 1) CV & Resume 2) Short note/expression of interest To TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com   French Court of Appeals Case, Here Setting Aside an Award in Singapore, Here UK Judges withdraw from Hong Kong Court, Here Arbitration in M&A Disputes, Here Scope of Domestic Arbitration Discovery, Here DIAC and LCIA Joint Press Release on status of on-going Arbitral Proceedings, Here   None of the views shared today or any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

Disputes Digest (Week of March 14) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out or new website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com For Feedback, comments or submissions contact TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com ABA MASTER CLASS - REGISTER HERE News: Consumer Finance Arbitration Ban in the US, Bill Text - Article Annulment, Sovereign Immunity and International Arbitration, Article ICC Report on Leveraging Technology in International Arbitration, Article Non-Signatories to an Arbitration Clauses in France, Article   None of the views shared today or any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

Disputes Digest Research Note (March 7 to March 13) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out or new website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com For Feedback, comments or submissions contact TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com News: ABA INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION MASTER CLASS w/ 50% Discount, Here   Seabed Mining Case, Here; Diversity in International Arbitration Statistics, Here; ICSID Amended Rules Launch, Here   AIAC ARBITRATOR SIGN-UP, Here   None of the views shared today or any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

Disputes Digest Research Note (February 28 to March 4) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out or new website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com For Feedback, comments or submissions contact TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com News: Ukraine Moots: Vis Moot - https://www.vismoot.org/statement-from-the-vis-moot-directors-on-ukraine/ Jessup – https://www.facebook.com/JessupUkraine/ Frankfurt Moot – https://www.investmentmoot.org/   Sporting Agencies Respond to Ukraine: Here   Law firms and Ukraine: Here   ABA MASTERCLASS: Promo Code   Non-Parties Bound by Arbitration Agreements: Here   New DIAC Rules, Here

Disputes Digest Research Note (Week of February 14) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out or new website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com For Feedback, comments or submissions contact TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com News: Olympic Arbitration, Here. Hong Kong Arbitration & Fraud, Here ABA Intl. Arbitration Master Class, Here ACICA Event, Here myArbitration Season 2, Here NFL Arbitration, Here Black History Month: Ida B. Wells, Here   None of the views shared today or any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

Disputes Digest Research Note (Week of February 7) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out or new website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com For Feedback, comments or submissions contact TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com   ANNOUNCEMENT: ASIL Martin Luther King, Jr. Event, Register Here News: Singapore Convention:               Georgia Ratifies Singapore Convention, Here               UK Call for Comments on Ratifying Singapore Convention, Here Belgium on Tribunal Secretaries, Here Resources for Mooting Students, TheMootingHub.com New CAMP Rules, Here Jurisdiction of the Tribunal, Here US House passes bill on harassment claims via arbitration, Here BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Judge Matthew Perry, Here   None of the views shared today or any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

Disputes Digest Research Note (February 2 to February 9) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out or new website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com For Feedback, comments or submissions contact TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com News: Global Insurance Market and Political Risk Insurance, Here. CIETAC Annual Summary, Here. DIFC Decision on set aside of arbitral award, Here. US Fifth Circuit on Standing related to third party funding, Here. California PAGA Claims, Here . Retirement of Justice Breyer, Here. Memorial to Cheslie Kryst, Here. If you need help or to talk with someone, Here None of the views shared today or any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!   In a Tales of the Tribunal special episode, we sat down with two lawyers who work in the palm oil industry--Ivan Kasynyuk a partner at AGA Lawyers, and Pavlo Lebediev, an associate at the same firm..  They share insights from working with with FOSFA contracts, developing legal expertise in an industry and lessons learned from their own career.  They even drop some useful tips for those of you preparing for the Moot.   TIME STAMPS:  Opening Notes - :33 Interview Begins - 2:30 Closing Notes - 1:01:13     Announcement 1: If you enjoy this episode, you'll also want ot sign up for an event hosted by the Moot Alumni Association titled "Everything you Wanted to Know About Palm Oil", which will feature comments from speakers actively working in the palm oil industry -- The event is on January 7, 2021 and registration is available at the link below:   https://withersworldwide.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MTsSjcSwQb2gs57lglOQ_w   Announcement 2: Registration for book launch event with Dr. Kabir Duggal and Dr. Harald Sippel on "Force Majeure and Hardship in the Asia Pacific Region".  Registration link is below:   https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ak2bP6cVT2Cgy4F9nt2YaQ   Feedback and comments welcome to: TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any person or party for their appearance on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

Disputes Digest Research Note (November 8 to November 15) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out or new website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com For Feedback, comments or submissions contact TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com News: 1MDB Story, Here New US Legislation, Here New US Legislation, Here   Opportunities: Withers Worldwide, Here. Kirland & Ellis, Here. Puma Energy, Here. Arnold Porter Clerkship, Here. Meta Posting, Here. Events: ICC Event, Here. ICC YAF Event, Here. ArbInBrief, Here.   None of the views shared today or any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

Disputes Digest Research Note (October 18 to October 24) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out or new website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com For Feedback, comments or submissions contact TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com Pre-Moots: AIAC Pre-Moot, Here   News: UK-New Zealand Free Trade Deal, Here ISDS: Parenco v. Ecuador, Here FS Cairo v. Brownile, Here Dubai Union Properties Arbitration, Here   Opportunities: Texas A&M Fellows, Here LCIA Postings, Here CiArb Maritime Arbitration, Here Events: ICC Croatia, Here Law Weekend 2021, Here Germany VYAP Launch, Here   None of the views shared today or any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.