ICDR

Caseload Data Demonstrates AAA-ICDR® Continued Delivering Reliable ADR Services for B2B Disputes in 2021

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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In 2021, when the AAA-ICDR marked the 95-year anniversary of its founding, the organization served as ADR facilitator for 9,196 B2B cases encompassing approximately $15.3 billion in claims.

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  • In 2021, when the AAA-ICDR marked the 95-year anniversary of its founding, the organization served as ADR facilitator for 9,196 B2B cases encompassing approximately $15.3 billion in claims.
  • In addition, the AAA-ICDR experienced a 50% increase in its education industry caseload in 2021, along with a 22% rise in technology B2B cases and a 12% increase in telecommunications B2B cases.
  • The AAA-ICDR also continued pursuing its efforts to strengthen diversity and inclusion in the ADR field.
  • Thenot-for-profitAmericanArbitrationAssociation(AAA) is the leading provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services for parties in commercial disputes, having administered more than seven million ADR casessinceitsfounding in 1926.With26offices intheUnited States, inadditiontoMexico,Singapore,andBahrain,theAAAprovidesorganizationsofall sizesin virtuallyeveryindustrywithADRservicesandproducts.Formoreinformation,visit www.adr.org.

Katten Lands Experienced Litigator and DEI Leader in New York

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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His practice concentrates on complex commercial disputes, with a focus on disputes in the life sciences, financial services and media and entertainment sectors.

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  • His practice concentrates on complex commercial disputes, with a focus on disputes in the life sciences, financial services and media and entertainment sectors.
  • "At Katten, Geoff will have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, strengthening our New York team."
  • Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai.
  • Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

IFTA® Partners with AAA-ICDR® to Expand Entertainment-Focused Dispute Resolution Services for the Worldwide Film & Television Industry, Effective Jan. 1, 2022

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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Since 1984, the well-known, long-established IFTA Tribunal has resolved disputes among companies in the worldwide film and television production, distribution, financing, and sales industry.

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  • Since 1984, the well-known, long-established IFTA Tribunal has resolved disputes among companies in the worldwide film and television production, distribution, financing, and sales industry.
  • "We are honored that IFTA has designated and entrusted the ICDR to provide dispute resolution services to their international film and television industry constituents," said Eric Tuchmann, SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for the AAA-ICDR.
  • Arbitrations filed under all versions of the IFTA Rules, including newly promulgated Rules effective January 1, 2022, will be administered by ICDR.
  • The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) is the international division of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and the largest international provider of dispute resolution services.

IFTA® Partners with AAA-ICDR® to Expand Entertainment-Focused Dispute Resolution Services for the Worldwide Film & Television Industry, Effective Jan. 1, 2022

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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Since 1984, the well-known, long-established IFTA Tribunal has resolved disputes among companies in the worldwide film and television production, distribution, financing, and sales industry.

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  • Since 1984, the well-known, long-established IFTA Tribunal has resolved disputes among companies in the worldwide film and television production, distribution, financing, and sales industry.
  • "We are honored that IFTA has designated and entrusted the ICDR to provide dispute resolution services to their international film and television industry constituents," said Eric Tuchmann, SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for the AAA-ICDR.
  • Arbitrations filed under all versions of the IFTA Rules, including newly promulgated Rules effective January 1, 2022, will be administered by ICDR.
  • The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) is the international division of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and the largest international provider of dispute resolution services.

Statement on the recent anti-democratic actions in Tunisia

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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23, President Saied announced an"indefinite extension" tothis "exceptional period," inwhich hecanrule bydecree inviolation oftheTunisian constitution andthevalues andprinciples ofdemocracy.

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  • 23, President Saied announced an"indefinite extension" tothis "exceptional period," inwhich hecanrule bydecree inviolation oftheTunisian constitution andthevalues andprinciples ofdemocracy.
  • The ICDR is deeply concerned about the recent anti-democratic actions and decisions of President Kais Saied of Tunisia.
  • Tunisia hasbeen hailed astheonly successful Arab democracy toemerge from "Arab Spring" uprisings of2011.
  • The statement on Tunisia is available here: https://bit.ly/3DWCYBF
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King & Spalding Bolsters International Arbitration Team With Addition of Érica Franzetti

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --King & Spalding today announced that rica Franzetti has joined the firm as a partner in the Trial and Global Disputes practice group in the Washington, D.C., office.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --King & Spalding today announced that rica Franzetti has joined the firm as a partner in the Trial and Global Disputes practice group in the Washington, D.C., office.
  • Franzetti's practice focuses on international commercial and investor-state arbitration matters across several industry sectors, including energy and natural resources, life sciences, financial services, hospitality and information technology.
  • "rica is an accomplished international arbitration practitioner and her addition adds significant depth to our team," said Andy Bayman, Chair of the firm's Trial & Global Disputes Practice.
  • "The incredible reputation of the King & Spalding international arbitration team was what drew me to this firm," Franzetti said.

AAA-ICDR® Rises to the Challenge, Having Held 10,000+ Virtual Hearings Since the Beginning of the Pandemic

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
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This is due in large part to the organization's significant investment in smart videoconferencing technology, which enabled arbitration and mediation hearings to be held seamlessly in person or virtually.

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  • This is due in large part to the organization's significant investment in smart videoconferencing technology, which enabled arbitration and mediation hearings to be held seamlessly in person or virtually.
  • As a result, from March 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021, the AAA-ICDR held 10,493 total virtual events as part of the ADR process for resolving cases.
  • During the time frame, 5,902 cases administered by the AAA-ICDR had at least one virtual event.
  • The AAA-ICDR facilitated virtual events for cases involving a total of $15.99 billion in claims and counterclaims throughout that period of just over a year.

AAA-ICDR Foundation® Responds to Need for Conflict Resolution Amid COVID-19 Pandemic & Racial Injustice

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
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For more information about the 2021 grant cycle, please visit https://www.aaaicdrfoundation.org/grants .\n"During this crisis, professionals in the field of conflict resolution can play a vital role in helping all communities across the country by expanding access to ADR processes and services," said James R. Jenkins, Chair of the AAA-ICDR Foundation.

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  • For more information about the 2021 grant cycle, please visit https://www.aaaicdrfoundation.org/grants .\n"During this crisis, professionals in the field of conflict resolution can play a vital role in helping all communities across the country by expanding access to ADR processes and services," said James R. Jenkins, Chair of the AAA-ICDR Foundation.
  • Tenants fighting eviction will receive assistance from Resolution Systems Institute\'s Eviction Program Coordinator via Zoom or phone to be directed to proper resources.
  • Legal aid and financial counseling partners also meet with tenants digitally prior to mediation, and the program will administer online mediation between tenants and landlords.
  • After-action and evaluation reports will be distributed in every community, and research briefs based on the final reports will be used to recommend improvements as needed.

Significant Tech Investment Enhances AAA-ICDR® Facilitation of Virtual, In-Person & Hybrid ADR Hearings

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Monday, March 22, 2021
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In addition, this enhanced videoconferencing solution enables parties absent from in-person hearings to fully participate virtually, from anywhere in the world, in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures.

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  • In addition, this enhanced videoconferencing solution enables parties absent from in-person hearings to fully participate virtually, from anywhere in the world, in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures.
  • The multi-camera system is a hands-free solution in which all camera movement and switching are automatically activated by the voice of the active speaker.
  • The AAA-ICDR has remained a source of ADR service reliability during the COVID-19 pandemic, having conducted more than 7,000 virtual hearings between March 1, 2020 and March 1, 2021.
  • Thenot-for-profitAmericanArbitrationAssociation(AAA) is the leading provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services for parties in commercial disputes, having administered more than six million ADR casessinceitsfounding in 1926.With26officesintheUnited States, inadditiontoMexico,Singapore,andBahrain,theAAAprovidesorganizationsofall sizesin virtuallyeveryindustrywithADRservicesandproducts.Formoreinformation,visit www.adr.org.

ICDR® Amends International Dispute Resolution Procedures, Including its Arbitration & Mediation Rules

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Monday, March 1, 2021
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NEW YORK, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), the international division of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), has amended its Dispute Resolution Procedures, including the Arbitration and Mediation Rules.

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  • NEW YORK, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), the international division of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), has amended its Dispute Resolution Procedures, including the Arbitration and Mediation Rules.
  • The ICDR's Arbitration Rules were last updated in 2014, and the Mediation Rules were last revised in 2008.
  • The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) is the international division of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and the largest international provider of dispute resolution services.
  • Established in 1996, the ICDR serves parties from over 100 countries with multilingual staff experienced in international dispute resolution proceedings, and a roster of over 725 arbitrators and mediators.