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This multi-jurisdictional guide highlights several key aspects of digitalization, including among others, online claim filing, virtual hearings, case management systems and the use of these mechanisms in practice. The CMS Expert Guide to Digital Litigation offers a focused comparative analysis of more than 27 jurisdictions worldwide, examining the implementation of digital tools and mechanisms, prevailing legal regulations, ongoing projects as well as the general impact on access to justice and potential risks for businesses.

The recent trial in a case now settled highlights the potential expansion of public nuisance claims under California law, and in large-scale public nuisance actions more broadly.

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding litigation and dispute resolution across a range of jurisdictions.

In June 2022, the US Supreme Court resolved an important issue regarding international arbitrations by ruling that, contrary to two previous appellate court rulings, a U.S. statute that authorizes federal courts to order discovery “for use in a proceeding in a foreign or international tribunal” does not apply to proceedings in foreign and international arbitrations before private adjudicatory bodies.

On July 1, 2022, the amendments to the Regulations and Rules of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID”) entered into force. This article summarizes and comments on the key changes. The 2022 ICSID Arbitration Rules apply to ICSID arbitrations commenced on or after July 1, 2022.

Learn about key restructuring and insolvency laws in this multi-jurisdictional guide.

Learn about key procedures for the recognition and enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards in Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Learn about the 2022 Arbitration and Mediation Bill and what it means for third party funding in arbitration claims in Nigeria.

Learn about a 2022 Supreme Court decision that curtails discovery significantly in international arbitration cases.

Learn about the importance of liquidators in Hong Kong and recent increased scrutiny of them in their courts.