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ICC Institute of World Business Law Prize names laureate of third edition

Paris, 29 November 2011

Claire Debourg of France is the laureate of the third ICC Institute Prize for her thesis "Conflicting decisions in international arbitration" (Les contrariétés de décisions dans l'arbitrage international), the ICC Institute of World Business Law announced at a ceremony yesterday in Parisfollowing its annual meeting.

Overcoming hurdles focus of upcoming international mediation conference
Paris, 6 December 2011 Featuring speakers from Shell, Chartis, GE Oil & Gas, SGS, QDVC and Telefonica, ICC’s 3rd International Mediation Conference will provide practical tools and strategies for businesses to surmount obstacles to effective mediations and lasting settlements.

Registration opens for 2012 ICC Rules of Arbitration trainings
Paris, 11 January 2012 As requests start to come in for dispute resolution under its new Rules of Arbitration, ICC is set to host training sessions in February and March to help lawyers, in-house counsel and arbitrators to become acquainted with the new Rules, which entered into force on 1 January.

Market outlook for trade finance is gloomy
Paris, 18 January 2012 New research by ICC and the International Monetary Fund has revealed a largely pessimistic outlook for the demand for trade finance products in 2012.

Triumph in use of Incoterms® rules with ICC Masterclasses
Paris, 10 January 2012 ICC is presenting international trade professionals with an opportunity to enhance their understanding and use of Incoterms® rules with a new series of Masterclasses, set to run from 16-17 February.

International Mediation Conference 'early bird' rate ends 6 January
Paris, 5 January 2012 Commercial dispute resolution professionals interested in attending ICC’s 3rd Annual International Mediation Conference have just one more day to benefit from ‘early bird’ registration rates.

G20 countries fail to lead in trade openness, ICC Index indicates
Geneva, 16 December 2011 The support for open trade pledged by G20 countries at the end of the Summit in Cannes was not matched by their recent performance, according to the findings of the ICC Open Markets Index – released today by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

Last chance to register for 3rd International Mediation Conference
Paris, 24 January 2012 With final preparations underway for ICC’s Mediation Week, which kicks off on 2 February in Paris, interested participants have just a few days remaining to register for the 3rd Annual International Mediation Conference.

ICC announces Mediation Competition semi-finalists
Paris, 7 February 2012 ICC’s International Mediation Competition is hotting up as the Organizing Committee announces the teams who have made it through to the semi-finals.

Spanish edition of intellectual property handbook for business associations launched
Paris, 25 November 2011 A Spanish version of the ICC-WIPO publication "Making intellectual property work for business" was launched yesterday during the Latin American Association of Exporters and Services (ALES) meeting at the Bogota Chamber of Commerce in Colombia.

Benefits of ICC training on new Rules of Arbitration explained
Paris 21 February 2012 In a recorded interview, made available today, Jason Fry, Secretary General of the ICC International Court of Arbitration tells legal and business professionals why ICC’s first worldwide trainings on its new Rules of Arbitration are not to be missed.

ICC WCF participates in World Customs and Trade Forum
Guangzhou, China 24-25 November 2011 Following the signature of its renewed Memorandum of Understanding with the World Customs Organization on 27 June 2011, ICC took part in the WCO World Customs and Trade Forum held in Guangzhou, China on 24-25 November.

ICC awards reach new high in 2011
February 2012 The record number of awards scrutinized and approved by the ICC International Court of Arbitration in 2011 is one of the most striking figures in new statistics released today.

ICC in the Financial Times
Paris, 24 November 2011 The below Letter to the Editor, co-signed by the Chair of the ICC Commission on Taxation, appeared in print and online editions of the Financial Times today

Climate talks mark a step forward, but enhanced private sector collaboration is needed
Durban, 12 December 2011 ICC congratulates the South African presidency for leading the efforts in concluding the 17th conference of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and welcomes the decision to negotiate a new and inclusive legal agreement on climate change by 2015, which will take effect by 2020.

New ICC conference looks at frameworks for cross-border business contracts
Paris, 8 March 2012 ICC is organizing its first-ever conference on Cross Border Sales, under the auspices of the Commission on Commercial Law and Practice, with the theme “What is the best legal framework for business-to-business contracts?” on 19 April in London.

Consider plurilateral approach for advancement, ICC urges G20
Paris, 16 December 2011 In an open letter to G20 leaders, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has urged G20 governments to consider what the world business organization maintains is a constructive proposal that could be immediately undertaken to spur economic recovery: concluding trade agreements on a plurilateral basis.

RESIST anti-corruption tool launched in German
Paris, 12 December 2011 ICC has launched a German version of the training toolkit Resisting Extortion and Solicitation in International Transactions (RESIST), which provides practical guidance for company employees on how to prevent or respond to inappropriate demands.

ICC’s Rules on Combating Corruption now in Spanish
Paris, 29 November 2011 ICC has published a Spanish version of its Rules on Combating Corruption that delineate measures companies should take to prevent corruption, including strong measures to end bribery and extortion.

2012 sees new ICC Rules of Arbitration enter into force
Paris, 4 January 2012 The ICC International Court of Arbitration has welcomed in the New Year with the entry into force of its revised Rules of Arbitration.

Bill Clinton pays tribute to International Leadership Award recipient
Paris, 14 December 2011 Former President Bill Clinton was among a host of guests joining Harold McGraw III, ICC Vice-Chairman and Chairman of ICC USA (the United States Council for International Business, USCIB), to celebrate the accomplishments of business leader Andrew Liveris, Chairman and CEO of The Dow Chemical Company and recipient of the USCIB International Leadership Award 2011.

How can your company use social media to create new opportunities?
Paris, 22 March 2012 A new ICC web-based seminar will be offered on Thursday, 5 April to help businesses of all sizes, chambers and others expand their reach through social networks.

ICC Secretary General provides G20 analysis in Finland
Helsinki, 22 November 2011 At a post-G20 Summit event, organized on the occasion of ICC Finland’s annual general meeting, Jean-Guy Carrier, ICC Secretary General, told participants that protectionism was the wrong medicine for the global economy during this time of crisis.

President Jacob Zuma launches Durban Global Business Day
Durban, 2 December 2011 On Sunday President Jacob Zuma will launch Durban Global Business Day at a reception dinner to be hosted by Cynthia Carroll, CEO, Anglo American. The fifth annual Global Business Day will address the business approach to meeting the climate change challenge

Private sector crucial for attaining financing for development goals ICC tells UN
New York, 14 December 2011 In remarks to the UN General Assembly High Level Dialogue on Financing for Development, ICC Permanent Representative to the United Nations Louise Kantrow underscored the crucial role of the private sector in attaining internationally agreed financing for development commitments.

BASCAP/INTA issue study on ACTA benefits and provisions
Brussels, 29 February 2012 Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy (BASCAP) and the International Trademark Association (INTA) today released a study providing a practical analysis of the importance and benefits of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA).

ICC addresses Brazilian tax issues
Paris, 10 November 2011 The ICC Commission on Taxation held its first roundtable on Brazilian tax issues in Rio de Janeiro on 21 October to address a number of issues which continue to create uncertainty regarding the tax environment in Brazil.

South Texas College of Law wins ICC Mediation Competition
Paris, 9 February 2012 After five days of intense competition South Texas College of Law (USA), has emerged victorious in the battle to win the 7th ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition.