E-Arbitration and International Commercial Dispute Resolution

Dilshad Sadiq Marouf

doi:10.26821/IJSRC.10.5.2022.100505

Authors

Dilshad Sadiq Marouf Department of Law, Faculty of Law, Political Science and Management, Oran University, Soran,Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26821/IJSRC.10.5.2022.100505

Keywords:

internet, e-commerce, commercial disputes, alternative dispute resolution, e-arbitration

Abstract

The nature of disputes rising at a far greater rate than ever before as people began to travel longer distances and communicate from further away meant that disputes developed as they grew in number and complexity. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) measures were employed. However, the rapid rise in B2C electronic transactions produced a number of concerns for businesses and consumers. the traditional dispute resolution through court proceedings is unsuitable for problems that arise in e-commerce. Therefore, the global arena is witnessing a departure from the traditional process of dispute resolution to online dispute resolution (ODR) in its various forms. This article analyses all the alternative dispute resolution methods, especially e-arbitration used to settle disputes. And what is the Distinguish between e- arbitration and other alternatives.

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