Articles in English
Slovak Spectator | 17-Nov-2016
The talc case’s main trial before the World Bank’s international tribunal has been concluded. The decision should be made in one or 1.5 years at the latest.
TeleSUR | 16-Nov-2016
The oil giant Chevron Texaco and its decades-long battle to avoid paying damages it owes in one of the worst environmental disasters in history.
Alternet | 16-Nov-2016
Our trade agreements—current and proposed—don’t send the right signals for the U.S. and other countries to meet their Paris commitments.
Daily News Egypt | 16-Nov-2016
The settlement stipulates that the arbitration lawsuit has been annulled. ArcelorMittal filed this lawsuit against the Egyptian government 18 months ago before the ICSID.
The Hindu | 14-Nov-2016
India had sought removal of Sir Franklin Berman as the presiding arbitrator of three-member panel.
The Global Legal Post | 10-Nov-2016
A recent landmark appeal ruling is likely to encourage more parties to engage in arbitration.
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investor-state disputes | ISDS
Reuters | 10-Nov-2016
A battle over plans to build a huge gold mine in Rosia Montana, a Romanian village boasting intact Roman mining shafts and 18th century houses, has moved to an international stage.
Mongabay | 9-Nov-2016
NAFTA, critics say, included investment provisions that inherently created an uneven playing field, allowing corporate investors to directly sue national governments for mega-millions and ultimately sidestep domestic environmental laws.
The Indian Express | 8-Nov-2016
Global MNCs like Cairn Energy and Vodafone have invoked Bilateral Investment Treaty and served arbitration notice to India over tax disputes. While the tax demand on Cairn Energy is Rs 10,247 crore, that on Vodafone is Rs 14,200 crore.
Vieuws | 8-Nov-2016
The move follows the Commission’s pledge from last year to “start work, together with other countries, on setting up a permanent International Investment Court.”
