ICDR-Singapore Announces Office Move
17 Aug. 2009 The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) office in Singapore is moving to the state-of-the-art Maxwell Chambers, home to a number of international ADR institutions, in Singapore's business district.
http://www.adr.org/sp.asp?id=36482

Dubai construction claims total $4.9bn
16 August 2009 Dubai construction industry has been hit by unpaid contractor bills. Some AED18bn ($4.9bn) worth of construction claims are estimated to be pending in Dubai, according to an official at the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC).
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/564910-dubai-construction-claims-total-49bn

AAA, Bahrain Sign Agreement to Establish ADR Center
31 Aug 2009 The American Arbitration Association and Bahrain's Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs recently signed an operating agreement to establish the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR-AAA).
http://www.adr.org/sp.asp?id=29502

AAA Holds Labor Arbitration Program in Michigan & Illinois
31 Aug 2009 The American Arbitration Association is conducting a labor arbitration advocacy training program in Michigan and Illinois.
http://www.adr.org/sp.asp?id=29502

Four ADR Institutions Cosponsor New York Arbitration Program
24 Aug 2009 The American Arbitration Association is collaborating with the College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA), Pace Law School's Institute of International Commercial Law in presenting an educational program for attorneys new to arbitration.
http://www.adr.org/sp.asp?id=29502

Algerian oil-tax gives rise to ICSID and contract claims
24 August 2009 Just months after filings for ad hoc arbitration in Geneva with its oil venture partner, Maersk Oil has started an investment treaty claim against Algeria over the effects of a change in the country’s tax regime.
http://www.globalarbitrationreview.com/events/month/12/2009/

French court upholds mixed arbitration clause
24 August 2009 For a second time, the French Court of Cassation has declined to intervene in a case about a mix-and-match arbitration clause. French court upholds mixed arbitration clause.
http://www.globalarbitrationreview.com/events/month/12/2009/

A&O expands Asian practice in Singapore
28 August 2009 After relocating London arbitration partner Matthew Gearing to the region 18 months ago, Allen & Overy is about to extend its Asian international arbitration platform further, moving a London senior associate to Singapore.
http://www.globalarbitrationreview.com/news/page/3/

Hong Kong courts open to interim relief for foreign arbitrations
19Augest2009 In its first decision since gaining the power, a Hong Kong court has refused to grant interim relief in an arbitration pending outside the jurisdiction, but shown willingness to grant it in other cases.
http://www.globalarbitrationreview.com/news/page/4/

Singapore Conference Focuses on Oil & Gas Sector
17 Aug 2009 Current and emerging issues in dispute resolution in the oil and gas industry will be discussed at an international conference to be held in Singapore in October.
http://www.adr.org/sp.asp?id=29502

ICC International Court of Arbitration and FIDIC: International Construction Contracts and The Resolution of Disputes Thursday, 15 October - Friday, 16 October 2009 Istanbul, Turkey
http://www.globalarbitrationreview.com/events

Annual meeting of the ICC Institute of World Business Law "Multiparty Arbitration"
Tuesday, 08 December 2009 Paris, France
http://www.globalarbitrationreview.com/events