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Statement by Bechtel on Dabhol settlement
In exchange for $160 million in compensation for its equity and contractor claims, Bechtel agreed to forgo international arbitration over the expropriation of its investment.
Gold mining company that sued Costa Rica files for bankruptcy
Zombie mining company that tried to sue Costa Rica for US$1 billion in lost profits folds.
How global trade agreements undermine sustainable business: The American Sustainable Business Council perspective
The American Sustainable Business Council explains that the point of greatest concern in TPP, TTIP and especially the TiSA agreement is the proposal to allow corporations to sue governments in an international tribunal.
The position of REDES – AT Uruguay on the recent ICSID decision
Devastating news for Uruguay and the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
Alba establishes mechanisms for legal defense against arbitral claims filed by transnationals
The Bolivarian Alliance for the People of Our America (ALBA ) has agreed to create a new regional mechanism to provide a collaborative defence in international arbitration proceedings, notably in respect of claims filed by transnational corporations against Latin American countries.
9 ways the TPP is bad for developing countries
Oone issue that has received comparatively little attention is how the Trans-Pacific Partnership is likely to impact the developing countries slated to join.
MEPs urged to vote against TTIP deal
MEPS are being urged to reject a controversial trade agreement between the US and the EU when a report on the deal is voted on today in the European Parliament.
EP chief brokers internal deal on US trade court
The European Parliament's proposed ISDS-lite, which some say was concocted by Merkel's office, goes to non-binding vote today
Editorial: New Zealand must tread carefully on Trans Pacific Partnership
New Zealand needs to be ready to walk away from the Trans Pacific Partnership, says The Domion Post, worried about the impact of its drug patenting rules and investor-state dispute settlement mechanism.
Investor vs. State
Canada is being pummeled by NAFTA corporate lawsuits. Why do we put up with it?