The US supports arbitral tribunals like the one invalidating China's South China Sea claims under UNCLOS but rejects the ICC, highlighting a paradox in its approach to international law.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has scheduled an 8 October hearing for Senegal's appeal against the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip them of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, awarding it to Morocco after a controversial final.
China summoned Japan's envoy and protested after Tokyo joined 13 other countries in reaffirming a 2016 ruling rejecting Beijing's South China Sea claims. China accused Japan of interfering and undermining regional stability.
Sarah Wynn-Williams is suing Meta to vacate an arbitration ruling that prevents her from discussing her book about her time at the company. She claims the ruling violates her free speech and has eviscerated her professional prospects, while Meta argues she agreed to the arbitration and non-disparagement clauses.
China's People's Daily published commentaries on Friday reiterating Beijing's rejection of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling, calling it a "destabilising force" and urging the Philippines to engage in direct talks.
President Vladimir Putin stated that arbitration courts in London and Stockholm have issued unlawful and politically motivated rulings against Russian companies. Sergey Katyrin, head of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, echoed these concerns, noting the detrimental impact on Russian businesses.
Kraken's parent company, Payward, has been awarded $22 million in arbitration against its former auditor, Mazars USA, which withdrew from a nearly completed audit. Payward is seeking final judgment and used the case to call for new crypto legislation.
Payward, Kraken's parent company, secured a $22 million arbitration award against former auditor Mazars USA. Payward alleges Mazars withdrew from a 2022 audit without cause, contributing to a broader campaign against crypto firms.
Former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams has sued Meta, alleging the company uses an invalid arbitration agreement to enforce a gag order, silencing her for over a year. This follows her memoir's controversial claims against Meta leadership, which Meta calls false and defamatory, citing her termination for poor performance.
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams is suing the tech giant in a US district court, alleging its efforts to silence her memoir, "Careless People," are unlawful and a "blatant violation of the first amendment." She claims Meta used "coercive surveillance" and that her severance agreement was signed under duress.
Senegal faces Norway in a crucial World Cup qualifier, with African performance at the tournament under scrutiny. Despite increased representation, many African teams have struggled, highlighting a need for strong performances to justify expanded slots.
Czech tennis player Marketa Vondrousova has been banned for four years by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) for refusing an out-of-competition anti-doping test at her home in December 2025. The suspension runs until June 21, 2030.
Ukraine paid US law firm Covington approximately $3 million in November 2025 to defend its interests in an arbitration case with Russia concerning maritime rights in the Kerch Strait, Sea of Azov, and Black Sea waters around Crimea. The Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled against Ukraine on all counts.
An arbitration tribunal in The Hague has rejected Ukraine's maritime claims against Russia, including challenges to Moscow's sovereignty over Crimea and surrounding waters. The ruling dismissed demands for compensation and recognized the Kerch Strait and Sea of Azov as Russia's domestic waters.
A decade after the Permanent Court of Arbitration's ruling on the South China Sea, the dispute remains unresolved. Despite Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr's assertion of peaceful dispute resolution, the ruling has become a point of contention, with maritime incidents and military deployments continuing. China's economic pragmatism has solidified its position as ASEAN's largest trading partner.
Mexico's soccer federation lost its latest appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) against Fifa punishments for fans chanting an anti-gay slur. Fines totaling 140,000 Swiss francs were upheld, but a stadium closure sanction was lifted.
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague ruled the UK does not owe Rwanda over £100m in compensation for a cancelled migrant deportation deal. Rwanda's claims were rejected, with the court finding diplomatic exchanges indicated an agreement to forgo payments.
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams' lawyer, Ravi Naik, states he's legally prevented from promoting her memoir, "Careless People," following her silent appearance at the Hay Festival. Meta claims the book is defamatory and denies allegations.
Southampton's appeal against expulsion from the Championship playoff final for spying has been dismissed. The club also faces a four-point deduction next season. Hull will now contest the final against Middlesbrough.
Google DeepMind agrees to formal talks with UK unions CWU and Unite via Acas, potentially leading to trade union representation, amid staff concerns over AI use by US and Israeli defense and intelligence.
Wrexham forward Josh Windass has called for the Championship playoffs to be restarted with Wrexham included, following Southampton's expulsion for spying. Southampton is appealing the decision.
Hebei Provincial Labor and Personnel Dispute Arbitration Court has handled over 2,000 labor dispute cases in the past five years, recovering more than 33 million yuan for workers. This year, it will launch a legal health check initiative for labor employment to reduce disputes at the source.
South Korea's labor ministry stated it's premature to consider emergency arbitration for a potential Samsung Electronics strike, despite failed wage talks. A ministry spokesperson emphasized that dialogue is still possible before the planned Thursday strike.
The Saudi Sports Arbitration Authority rejected Al-Qadisiyah's request, upholding Al-Ahli's victory. Al-Qadisiyah's coach, Brendan Rodgers, discussed team needs and future plans. The draw for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup was held in Jeddah.
