What happens when an award of an Olympic medal decision is overturned? In this gripping episode of Arbitration Talk, CAS arbitrators Jim Carter and Kristen Thorsness join host Rich Silberberg to unpack the most highly disputed medal award of the Paris 2024 Olympics. A protest over scoring in the women’s gymnastics floor exercise event final led to a shocking series of reversals, leaving three athletes in limbo and setting the stage for a controversial ruling by the Court of Arbitration …
News & Insights
Ep. 2 CAS, Doping Scandals & Shocking Cases!
Are you familiar with the use of tainted burrito and kissing defenses to potentially disqualifying doping charges? Or the shattering of an Olympic athlete’s dreams by a paperwork error? In this episode, CAS arbitrators Jim Carter and Kristen Thorsness and dive deep into real cases they have heard, decided, and followed over the years—some that made headlines, and others that were no less heart breaking that remained in the shadows. Whether arising on site at thethe …
Ep. 1 Demystifying the Court of Arbitration for Sport
Welcome to CCA Arbitration Talk – the podcast of the College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA), the pre-eminent professional organization in the field of commercial arbitration. This podcast series explores the world of commercial arbitration, including its advantages, challenges, and impact upon today's legal landscape. What happens when a high-stakes dispute arises in international athletic events? Enter the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)—the ultimate decision-maker in global …
College of Commercial Arbitrators Launches ‘CCA Arbitration Talk’ Podcast with Three Inaugural Episodes
Austin, TX – The College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA) is proud to announce the launch of its highly anticipated podcast, CCA Arbitration Talk. This new series aims to demystify the world of commercial arbitration and explore its advantages, challenges, and profound impact on today’s legal landscape. The CCA Arbitration Talk podcast series is geared to a wide audience of listeners, including individuals and businesses currently using or contemplating the use of commercial arbitration to …
College of Commercial Arbitrators Expands Mentorship Program to Foster Future Leaders in Commercial Arbitration
AUSTIN, TX – The College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA), a leading professional organization dedicated to advancing excellence in commercial arbitration, is proud to announce the launch of the fourth year of its highly regarded mentorship initiative. Building on the success of previous years, the CCA is expanding its mentorship opportunities for two additional years to accommodate an increasing number of emerging arbitrators eager to refine their skills and deepen their expertise in commercial …
CCA Webinar – Arbitrator Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest
Please Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join Today!)
Case Summaries – November 2024
The author examines and summarizes recent cases, acts and potential issues as of November 2024. (Reprinted with permission ©2024. All rights reserved. Further duplication without permission is prohibited.) *The views expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of CCA or any other organization. …
The College of Commercial Arbitrators Welcomes Six New Fellows into its Prestigious Fellowship
AUSTIN, TX – The College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA), a professional, collegial organization established in 2001, announces the induction of six new fellows into its FELLOWSHIP. The CCA is an invitation-only organization that promotes best practices, standards of conduct, and ethics in the field of commercial arbitration in the US and internationally. The class of 2024 includes Steven M. Bauer (Boston, Massachusetts), Loretta M. Gastwirth (Mineola, New York), Hon. Michael …
CCA Webinar – The Clearbrief Tool
Please Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join Today!)
2024 Learning from Each Other
Please Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join Today!)
