CADRE ODR Sample Arbitration Clauses

CADRE ODR Sample Arbitration Clauses

Adding any of the below arbitration clauses to agreements or contracts or purchase orders is the simplest way to start using CADRE Online Arbitration Services. These clauses can be used in a variety of situations viz rentals, loans, purchase orders, service agreements, investment agreements, software purchases, procurement, invoices for services,…
Guardians of Justice: Navigating the Crucial Role of Data Privacy in Online Dispute Resolution Platforms

Guardians of Justice: Navigating the Crucial Role of Data Privacy in Online Dispute Resolution Platforms

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital dispute resolution, the spotlight is now firmly on the crucial role of data privacy. As we entrust our conflicts to Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platforms, the safeguarding of sensitive information becomes paramount. This article explores the intricate dance between justice and privacy, shedding light…
Seat vs Venue of Arbitration: Vishwanathan Committee resolves the long standing debate and paves the way for ODR

Seat vs Venue of Arbitration: Vishwanathan Committee resolves the long standing debate and paves the way for ODR

Introduction In the constantly evolving landscape of dispute resolution, the arbitration process has stood out as a preferred method for its efficiency, confidentiality, and binding nature. However, the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, which has been the cornerstone of arbitration proceedings in India, has not been without its ambiguities and…
Feedback & Ratings for Dispute Resolution Professionals: Enhancing Dispute Resolution Excellence

Feedback & Ratings for Dispute Resolution Professionals: Enhancing Dispute Resolution Excellence

Arbitrators & Conciliators or Dispute Resolution Professionals (DRPs) are the backbone of the dispute resolution sector, especially in the newly emerging Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) space. The ODR industry is characterised by high levels of transparency and efficiency in dispute resolution and DRPs are expected to demonstrate several skillsets to…
Non-Signatories in Arbitration Agreements | Supreme Court’s recent take on Group of Companies Doctrine

Non-Signatories in Arbitration Agreements | Supreme Court’s recent take on Group of Companies Doctrine

Introduction On December 6, 2023, a five-judge bench (Constitution Bench) of the Supreme Court, in the case Cox & Kings Ltd. v. SAP India Pvt. Ltd., (ARBIT. PETITION № 38/2020) (Cox & Kings Case) held that an arbitration agreement can bind non-signatories and acknowledged the incorporation of the Group of Companies Doctrine…
Manual Legal Documentation: A Paper Chase in the Digital Age (and How AI is Leading the Way Out, and helping ODR)

Manual Legal Documentation: A Paper Chase in the Digital Age (and How AI is Leading the Way Out, and helping ODR)

The legal world thrives on precision and clarity. Every contract, every clause, every comma carries weight, shaping destinies and defining rights. Yet, the backbone of this intricate system — legal documentation — often remains shrouded in the analog shadows of the past. Mountains of paper and a labyrinthine process of…
Attributes of an Effective Conciliator

Attributes of an Effective Conciliator

Introduction Conciliation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanism where a neutral third party, know as the conciliator, assists the disputing parties to reach a mutually acceptable resolution. In the process of conciliation, two key requirements emerge: Firstly, a genuine commitment from the involved parties to resolve the…