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148 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,463 Dispute Resolution and Class Actions papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Future research should examine whether these improvements persist and whether firms adjust their governance structures in response to increased litigation risk. Future studies could examine whether the Kangmei ruling (1) affected board structures, (2) changed the characteristics and quality of independent directors, and (3) led to adjustments in director compensation to reflect higher litigation exposure. Second, while we document immediate stock mar- ket reactions and post-ruling improvements in financial reporting, the long-term effects of the SSRA mechanism remain unknown.

    The Value of the Class Action Mechanism in Emerging Markets: Insights from the First Special Representative Action in China · 2026 · DOI

  • Prior research focuses on single jurisdictions, courts, or roles, and little is known about comparative nationwide cross-role experiences.

    The docket disrupted: insights into the impact of COVID-19 on court operations, workloads, workgroup well-being from a national survey of court professionals · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the technical aspects of AI systems in ODR. The paper focuses on the European regulatory framework and does not address other jurisdictions.

    A Mediação Assistida por Inteligência Artificial: Imparcialidade Algorítmica, ODR e os Desafios Regulatórios no Quadro da AI Act Europeu · 2026 · DOI

  • The current regulatory framework does not address the implications of AI systems in ODR. There is a lack of clarity on the concept of impartiality in the context of AI systems in ODR.

    A Mediação Assistida por Inteligência Artificial: Imparcialidade Algorítmica, ODR e os Desafios Regulatórios no Quadro da AI Act Europeu · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenge of ensuring transparency and accountability in decentralised justice systems. The challenge of addressing the needs of low-income and self-represented litigants in digital justice. The challenge of balancing the need for efficiency and automation with the need for human oversight and decision-making in decentralised justice systems.

    Decentralised Justice: How Kleros Empowers Jurors in Online Dispute Resolution · 2026 · DOI

  • The absence of affordable, neutral, and enforceable dispute resolution for low-value, cross-border transactions. The limitations of traditional judicial systems in addressing the needs of low-income and self-represented litigants. The need for a theoretical framework for understanding decentralised justice and its potential to address the limitations of traditional judicial systems.

    Decentralised Justice: How Kleros Empowers Jurors in Online Dispute Resolution · 2026 · DOI

  • The limitations of traditional dispute resolution methods in Brazilian Courts of Accounts. The need for alternative methods that can amplify the effectiveness of control without renouncing sanctioning authority or flexibilizing legality.

    A utilização de Online Dispute Resolution como arquitetura de governança do consensualismo nos Tribunais de Contas · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of promoting more efficient and specialized dispute resolution systems. The study highlights the need to address regulatory gaps in the current system. The research notes the challenge of incorporating emerging technologies in dispute resolution processes.

    Câmaras de Comércio: Governança, Ética e Inovação na Resolução de Conflitos Empresariais · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper suggests that future research should focus on the incorporation of emerging technologies in dispute resolution processes. The study recommends further investigation into the role of chambers of commerce in promoting trade and resolving disputes.

    Câmaras de Comércio: Governança, Ética e Inovação na Resolução de Conflitos Empresariais · 2026 · DOI

  • The need to balance the autonomy of the parties with the need for efficient and effective proceedings. The challenge of implementing a standardized approach to the structuring of proceedings based on a foundational document.

    La digitalización de la justicia civil alemana: desde la virtualidad hacia el documento base en un proceso estructurado · 2026 · DOI

  • Further experimentation and testing of the digitalization of civil justice in Germany. The development of standards for presentations and the use of electronic files.

    La digitalización de la justicia civil alemana: desde la virtualidad hacia el documento base en un proceso estructurado · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research is needed to explore the impact of ICT on the administration of justice, - The study's findings can inform future research on the adoption of ICT in the administration of justice, - Future research can focus on the development of training programs for judicial officers and ICT professionals

    ICT Advancement and Administration of Justice in Tanzania: A Comparative Discussion of the Legal and Institutional Framework Governing E-Justice. · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap between law in books and law in action, - The need for empirical research methodology to capture the gap, - The importance of understanding the legal and institutional framework governing e-justice

    ICT Advancement and Administration of Justice in Tanzania: A Comparative Discussion of the Legal and Institutional Framework Governing E-Justice. · 2026 · DOI

  • The technical reality of AI-driven processing undermines the conditions under which the individual-centric model can effectively function. The law refers to groups when assessing risk but does not include collective redress alongside the individual mechanism. The EU collective redress gap for harms to algorithmic groups of persons exists due to the structural mismatch between the law and the technical reality of AI-driven processing.

    EU Collective Redress for Inferred Groups: Standing and Compensation under the GDPR, the Representative Actions Directive and the AI Act · 2026 · DOI

  • The EU collective redress gap for harms to algorithmic groups of persons exists due to the structural mismatch between the law and the technical reality of AI-driven processing. Inferred risk-exposed groups constructed from anonymised data are the main harm-bearers currently left without meaningful access to compensation.

    EU Collective Redress for Inferred Groups: Standing and Compensation under the GDPR, the Representative Actions Directive and the AI Act · 2026 · DOI

  • The Indian legal machinery has been unable to keep up with the nuances of family law disputes. There is a need for a more humanistic approach to dispute resolution in family law.

    RECONCILING RELATIONSHIPS: A CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF MEDIATION AS A TRANSFORMATIVE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISM IN INDIAN FAMILY LAW · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of synchronization between ODR and the personal data protection regime is a major issue. The absence of an AI Governance framework hinders the digitalization of dispute resolution. The dominance of private platforms has the potential to give birth to algorithm-based automated private justice without adequate supervision.

    Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in the Digital Business Dispute Resolution System: The Problem of Regulation Fragmentation and Harmonization of the Digital Justice System in Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • The regulation still focuses on the validity of electronic systems and digital transactions rather than on the integrated design of national digital dispute resolution. The development of ODR in Indonesia requires a harmonized framework for the digital justice system. The lack of synchronization between ODR and the personal data protection regime is a major issue.

    Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in the Digital Business Dispute Resolution System: The Problem of Regulation Fragmentation and Harmonization of the Digital Justice System in Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap is the lack of a comprehensive analysis of mediation in family law. The gap is the need for effective alternative dispute resolution methods in family law.

    Alternativni načini rješavanja porodičnih sporova: Smanjenje troškova i očuvanje najboljeg interesa djeteta / Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Disputes: Reducing Costs and Preserving the Best Interests of the Child · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the shortage of qualified mediators in rural and urban areas as a challenge. The research highlights the need for public awareness campaigns and training of mediators.

    CIVIL PROCEEDINGS CONCILIATIONS IN UZBEKISTAN AND KAZAKHSTAN · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on the implementation of conciliation procedures in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. The research highlights the need for further studies on the effectiveness of mediation practices in the two countries.

    CIVIL PROCEEDINGS CONCILIATIONS IN UZBEKISTAN AND KAZAKHSTAN · 2026 · DOI

  • Low awareness of the possibility of mediation or lack of trust in this method of dispute resolution. Imbalance of power between parties can make it difficult to reach a fair agreement. Emotional barriers, such as the history of conflicts and the fear of 'loss of face', can create obstacles to honest and open dialogue.

    Mediation in preventing litigation in land conflicts: A comparison of Ukrainian and EU legislation · 2026 · DOI

  • The development of online mediation, ODR platforms, and the prospects of using artificial intelligence tools. The integration of mediation into the system of land conflict resolution. The analysis of the effectiveness of mediation in preventing litigation in land conflicts.

    Mediation in preventing litigation in land conflicts: A comparison of Ukrainian and EU legislation · 2026 · DOI

  • Further analysis of the implications of the Act on Electronic Delivery of Documents on the use of ePUAP. Examination of the practical applications of the equivalence rule.

    Wpływ ustawy o doręczeniach elektronicznych na korzystanie z ePUAP w jurysdykcyjnym postępowaniu administracyjnym · 2026 · DOI

  • The article identifies a gap in the existing literature regarding the admissibility of appealing a forest district manager's decision in cases involving compensation for hunting damage. The article seeks to address this gap by analyzing the procedures for issuing and appealing decisions and reviewing administrative courts' case law.

    Sposoby zaskarżenia decyzji nadleśniczego o ustaleniu odszkodowania za szkody łowieckie · 2026 · DOI

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