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Arbitral institutions are increasingly modifying their rules to expressly include a provision allowing parties to seek early disposition of certain claims and defences prior to a full evidentiary hearing. Some have theorized that these changes are unnecessary given broad powers typically afforded to arbitrators. Using the backdrop of recent changes to the LCIA Rules, this article explores the options available under the rules of various international arbitral institutions and considers the pros and cons of the availability of an express early disposition mechanism.

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