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Enforcing IPRs through investor-state dispute settlement: A paradigm shift in global IP practice
International investment laws focus mostly on the rights of the investor and diverse opinions of generally accepted international principles such as fair and equitable treatment that encourage investors to litigate intellectual property through Investor State Dispute Settlement
End harmful treaties, says Nalunga
Treaties and agreements should facilitate a green and equitable transition by channeling investments into renewable energy, circular economies, and sustainable infrastructure.
Mexico faces French expropriation arbitration
The expropriation of a hydrogen plant in Mexico early last year has led to the filing of an investment arbitration against the state.
US court sides with MOL: Croatia ordered to pay $200 million in damages
A US federal court has dismissed Croatia’s request to block the enforcement of a 2022 arbitration ruling in favor of Hungarian energy giant MOL.
French court green lights Ukrainian gas firm's compensation claim against Russia
Ukrainian firm Naftogaz says it has been given the green light to pursue $5bn euro in compensation from the Russian state through the French courts.
S. Korea not to appeal court ruling on compensation to US fund Mason
South Korea has decided not to appeal a Singaporean court's rejection of its lawsuit seeking to annul an investor-state dispute settlement.
Energy Charter Treaty irrelevant to Africa
The Energy Charter Treaty not only locks countries into outdated fossil fuel investments but also hampers their ability to pursue sustainable, climate-friendly energy policies.
Romania’s biggest ICSID cases, and what they mean for foreign investment
Romania currently has nine pending cases with the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes. Here are three of three of the biggest cases in the last few years, and what they mean for foreign investors in Romania.
Thousands of people protest for more climate protection
In Bern, several hundred people on the Bundesplatz criticized the federal government, which wants to modernize the International Energy Charter Treaty that came into force in 1998. They called for an exit.
UAE investor files arbitration against Comoros
A Swiss law firm is representing a UAE company in an ICSID arbitration against the African island nation, alleging expropriation of investments and unfair treatment.