If court proceedings are initiated despite an existing arbitration agreement, the court may take this fact into consideration exclusively upon request of the defendant, but the defence must be asserted when joining issue, at the latest.
It often happens that the plans for a project are modified after a decision on environmental conditions is issued but before issuance of a permit for the project itself (e.g. the building permit). Is it necessary to amend the environmental decision?
read furtherWhen a company has been issued an environmental permit, e.g. to release particles into the atmosphere, may it freely assign its rights under the permit?
read furtherInterest in arbitration is growing, due to its effectiveness, professionalism, confidentiality and speed—particularly important benefits for businesses. But the parties do not always take full advantage of the possibilities.
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