“The American Arbitration Association ® (AAA®) and its international division, the International Centre for Dispute Resolution® (ICDR®), today [October 10, 2024] announced the internal beta launchof AAAi Panelist Search, a new generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)-powered panelist selection tool. AAAi Panelist Search is designed to mine the comprehensive AAA-ICDR Roster to identify the most suitable matches for arbitration and mediation cases. Case managers will use this tool to supplement theirtraditional roster searches, aiming to build a list of arbitrators or mediators tailored to the specific parametersof each case.” (See press release here.)

The research firm WMR has released a new Research Report on ODR tracking Platforms Market, Size, Analytical Overview, Growth Factors, Demand and Trends Forecast out to 2031.

From their press release:

“The latest competent intelligence report published by WMR with the title “An Increase in Demand and Opportunities for Global Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Platforms Market 2024” provides a sorted image of the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Platforms industry by analysis of research and information collected from various sources that have the ability to help the decision-makers in the worldwide market to play a significant role in making a gradual impact on the global economy. The report presents and showcases a dynamic vision of the global scenario in terms of market size, market statistics, and competitive situation.

At present, the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Platforms market is possessing a presence over the globe. The Research report presents a complete judgment of the market which consists of future trends, growth factors, consumption, production volume, CAGR value, attentive opinions, profit margin, price, and industry-validated market data. This report helps individuals and market competitors to predict future profitability and to make critical decisions for business growth.”

Request a Sample Copy of the Report at: https://www.worldwidemarketreports.com/sample/1023055

More from the summary:

“Report Drivers & Trends Analysis:

The report also discusses the factors driving and restraining market growth, as well as their specific impact on demand over the forecast period. Also highlighted in this report are growth factors, developments, trends, challenges, limitations, and growth opportunities. This section highlights emerging Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Platforms Market trends and changing dynamics. Furthermore, the study provides a forward-looking perspective on various factors that are expected to boost the market’s overall growth.

Competitive Landscape Analysis:

In any market research analysis, the main field is competition. This section of the report provides a competitive scenario and portfolio of the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Platforms Market’s key players. Major and emerging market players are closely examined in terms of market share, gross margin, product portfolio, production, revenue, sales growth, and other significant factors. Furthermore, this information will assist players in studying critical strategies employed by market leaders in order to plan counterstrategies to gain a competitive advantage in the market.

Regional Outlook:

The following section of the report offers valuable insights into different regions and the key players operating within each of them. To assess the growth of a specific region or country, economic, social, environmental, technological, and political factors have been carefully considered. The section also provides readers with revenue and sales data for each region and country, gathered through comprehensive research. This information is intended to assist readers in determining the potential value of an investment in a particular region.

» North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
» Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Rest of Europe)
» Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Rest of APAC)
» South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of SA)
» Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, Africa, Rest of MEA)”

“New Delhi: The Supreme Court has launched an online mediation training web-portal, developed by NALSA in collaboration with the top court’s Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee over a span of five months.

This initiative introduced a comprehensive 40+ hour online training module, combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills, covered by 50+ lectures on 20 topics pertaining to mediation and 10+ hours of online/ interactive practical sessions.

Commending NALSA for conceptualising and developing this online mediation training course by bringing together the stalwarts in the field, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud stated that this training programme will help make mediation the first and default mode of dispute resolution by training lawyers, judges, law students etc in the art of mediation.”

More information at the link below:

https://www.deccanherald.com/india/supreme-court-launches-online-mediation-training-web-portal-3197179

“The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has appointed Prof Richard Susskind OBE KC (Hon) as her Special Envoy for Justice and Artificial Intelligence.

Prof Susskind is the world’s most cited author on the future of legal services. He is President of the Society for Computers and Law and served as Technology Adviser to the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 1998 to 2023.

He has been working on artificial intelligence and the law since the 1980s when he undertook pioneering work in the field.

Using AI to ensure equal access to justice 

In his new role, Prof Susskind will be responsible for supporting the 56 Commonwealth countries in achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16: ensuring equal access to justice for all by 2030, using artificial intelligence (AI).

He will bring to the role decades of experience in leveraging artificial intelligence responsibly to transform the legal sector, from courts and justice delivery to public legal education and the work of lawyers.

Announcing the appointment today, Secretary-General Patricia Scotland said:

‘We know that the progress towards SDG 16 is not on track. Artificial intelligence, when harnessed properly, can be a powerful tool to get us back on track.

‘Prof Susskind’s record of engagement in justice and artificial intelligence makes him eminently suited to drive the Commonwealth’s Equal Access to Declaration in line with SDG 16.

‘Armed with his talent, we will be able to offer far more comprehensive support to our countries as they accelerate justice transformation, which is so direly needed to bring justice within reach for all.’

Speaking about the appointment, Prof Richard Susskind said:

‘I am immensely honoured to be appointed Special Envoy for Justice and AI and so to help the 56 Commonwealth countries to ensure equal access to justice for all by 2030.

This comes at an ideal time – remarkable recent developments in AI will transform the way that people can understand and enforce their legal rights.’

Prof Susskind joins seven other distinguished individuals serving as the Secretary-General’s special envoys and champions” (The Commonwealth).

This hybrid ODR Forum will bring together leading experts from alternative dispute resolution, law, academia, the tech industry, government and business to explore the changing landscape of technology and dispute handling. Join us at the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics! For program and registration click here.

The OPEN Project of the Resolution Systems Institute published their research findings and guidance documents now available on the RSI website. Learn more about this from RSI Director of Research, Jennifer Shack @ the upcoming (hybrid) ODR Forum in Prague June 5-6.

As of March 31, 2024, the Supreme People’s Court’s “one-stop” diversified international commercial dispute resolution platform (commonly referred to as the “one-stop” platform) has been revamped and updated online. Its website, which includes the International Commercial Court, is now live and available for use (https://cicc.court.gov.cn/pc).

The “one-stop” platform is a comprehensive platform that comprises four functional modules: mediation services, arbitration services, litigation services, and auxiliary services (neutral evaluation + case scheduling). It is linked to various legal websites, including the International Commercial Court of the Supreme People’s Court, the Litigation Service Network of the Supreme People’s Court, and the People’s Court Online security system, People’s Court mediation platform, People’s Court Internet unified identity authentication system, and Supreme People’s Court case handling platform. Additionally, it is connected with ten international commercial arbitration institutions and two international commercial mediation institutions that have integrated into the “one-stop” diversified international commercial dispute resolution mechanism system. Once logged in, the parties have the freedom to choose the most appropriate dispute resolution method, depending on their needs, such as neutral evaluation, mediation, arbitration or litigation.

For international commercial disputes where the amount in question is more than RMB 300 million, or for other international commercial disputes that have a significant impact, parties can apply for neutral evaluation before turning to mediation, arbitration or litigation. They can choose neutrality in the “auxiliary services” of the “one-stop” platform. The evaluation function involves applying to the International Commercial Expert Committee of the Supreme People’s Court to provide professional evaluation opinions based on the case situation. This will enable the parties to obtain sufficient information to judge the possible litigation results and choose the most suitable dispute resolution method.

If parties involved in a dispute require mediation, they can utilize the “Mediation Service” module to apply for mediation by an international commercial mediation agency or expert committee. If parties require arbitration services, they can click on the “Arbitration Services” module and choose to apply for arbitration. The case will then be reviewed and filed by the relevant arbitration institution. If a party applies for preservation during arbitration, the accepting arbitration institution will conduct a formal review. Then, they will send a transmittal letter to the International Commercial Court and initiate an application for preservation. If parties need to revoke a mainland arbitration award, apply for recognition and enforcement of an overseas arbitration award, or file a lawsuit, they can click on the “Litigation Service” module. This will allow them to enter the Supreme People’s Court Litigation Service Network and apply for online filing.

The “one-stop” platform has created a dispute resolution system that is diverse, standardized in process, and efficient in connection. Parties can choose between different dispute resolution methods through the platform and switch between different platforms. This not only helps to improve the efficiency of dispute resolution but also reduces the time and economic costs of the entire process.

https://baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1795134649570523859&wfr=spider&for=pc

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/wSBAvH8ReaKgdmCfWgzwEQ

This hybrid ODR Forum will bring together leading experts from alternative dispute resolution, law, academia, the tech industry, government and business to explore the changing landscape of technology and dispute handling. Join us at the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics! For program and registration click here.

From Cambridge University Professor Felix Steffik on Linkedin: “Today, the OECD has published its report on ‘Developing Effective Online Dispute Resolution in Latvia’. The report documents the assessment of online dispute resolution in Latvia and summarises key policy recommendations to support its development. It draws from the prior influential work of the OECD on access to justice, for example, the OECD Recommendations on Access to Justice and People-Centred Justice Systems.

I had the immense pleasure to contribute to this project as an international expert and would like to extend my gratitude to the entire OECD team, the EU representatives and everyone involved in Latvia. The two years with this project were full of inspiration and passion to chart the right path for online dispute resolution. I am delighted to see the report in its final version. It is a treasure trove of strategies for designing and regulating online dispute resolution.

You can read the report here: https://lnkd.in/e3cxUPJS“

Please mark your calendars to join us June 5-6, 2024 in Prague for the 24th ODR Forum! NCTDR Fellow (and new ICODR board member) Zbynek Loebl is hosting the event… many will remember the time he hosted the forum a decade ago, and it was one of the best. With all the developments in AI and across Europe, this forum will be incredibly rich. So mark your calendars — we hope to see you there!