While the world of arbitration is quickly adapting to the
COVID-19 pandemic, it also has a distinct leg-up. As noted in our
previous blog post, arbitration has always provided parties
with flexible and practical options for dispute resolution. For
example, the rules of many major arbitral institutions have long
provided parties with flexibility in choosing alternative hearing
formats.1
In the midst of the pandemic, major arbitral institutions have
provided additional guidance to assist parties with navigating
their arbitral processes. Below we have summarized the guidance
and/or updates provided by several major arbitral institutions (in
alphabetical order):
American Arbitration Association and the International Centre
for Dispute Resolution ("AAA-ICDR")
