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EU, Canada to launch investor protection court proposal
The European Union and Canada will launch a proposal for a new global investment court system for settlements of disputes between states and foreign investors over discriminatory treatment.
Don’t cry over dead trade agreements
If we can manage our own economies well, new trade pacts will become largely redundant.
Eco Oro files request for arbitration against Colombia
The claim relates to Eco Oro’s dispute with Colombia in relation to State measures that have destroyed the value of its investments in the Colombian mining sector.
The requirement of “effective seat” in CEAC Holdings Limited v. Montenegro
Are we moving towards a double-barreled test for protected “investor”?
CEAC's Deripaska personally seeks arbitration in dispute with Montenegro
Oleg Deripaska has, in his personal capacity, served a notice of arbitration against Montenegro, claiming unlawful expropriation of his investment and related treaty breaches
Czech Republic faces international arbitration
Aircraftleasing Meier & Fischer has initiated international arbitration proceedings, asking compensation in the amount of USD 125.17m.
German utilities win compensation for nuclear phaseout
Germany's highest court has ruled in favor of three power companies in a dispute over a government decision to phase out nuclear energy. Vattenfall is also suing at the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
Multinationals launch 50 lawsuits worth $31b against Asian nations
A new report finds that corporations have launched 50 lawsuits, worth at least $US31 billion, using secret international arbitration tribunals against 11 countries in the Asian region.
Churchill Mining's $1bn claim against Indonesia struck off
A tribunal has struck out a claim by Churchill Mining for damages after Indonesia’s government revoked its licence for a coal project.
India and Brazil conclude negotiations of Bilateral Investment Treaty
The conclusion of negotiations between India and Brazil culminating in a near-final treaty between the two nations.