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Investor–state disputes in the fossil fuel industry
The fossil fuel industry is the most litigious industry in the ISDS system by number of cases, accounting for almost 20% of the total known ISDS cases across all sectors.
‘Breakthrough’ as Pakistan, TCC agree over share in Reko Diq case
Pakistan and Tethyan Copper Company (TCC) have agreed over 50 percent shares, likely paving way for averting a multi-billion-dollar fine imposed on Pakistan.
Policy brief: The Energy Charter Treaty – No significant advantages for contracting parties
This policy brief outlines not only serious reasons for terminating the treaty but also various possible exit scenarios.
Govt to use SC order to counter Devas’ arbitration cases abroad
Finance minister said the Modi administration would contest multiple arbitration awards won by shareholders of Devas Multimedia Pvt. Ltd over a cancelled contract on the strength of the Supreme Court’s validation of the fraud charges against the company.
Why India's bilateral investment treaty model needs a rethink
A recent report by the Standing Committee on External Affairs shows how there are two missing pieces to the puzzle.
Energy Charter Treaty claim pushes Slovenia to weaken fracking rules
A new example of how this secretive corporate court system is undermining climate and environmental policies of EU member states has been brought to light.
El arbitraje Rabobank-México se suspende en CIADI
El arbitraje de inversiones entre Coöperatieve Rabobank UA y México ha sido suspendido en el Centro Internacional de Arreglo de Diferencias relativas a Inversiones.
Cop26 targets pushed back under threat of being sued
Countries party to the Energy Charter Treaty are under yet more pressure to reform the agreement following the Cop26 climate summit, as they weigh the benefits of climate action against the likelihood of getting sued.
French court orders freezing of Indian property on Devas' plea
Two separate arbitrations were also initiated under the bilateral investment treaty BIT by Mauritius investors in Devas Multimedia under the India-Mauritius BIT and by Deutsche Telekom under the India Germany BIT.
Slovenia moves to allow low-volume fracking
Last year Ascent Resources initiated arbitration proceedings against the Slovenian state under the UK-Slovenia Bilateral Investment Treaty and the Energy Charter Treaty.