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Emmerson seeks $2.2 billion in arbitration against Morocco over potash project
Emmerson Plc, a Moroccan-focused potash development company, has filed a Request for Arbitration (RFA) seeking $2.2 billion in compensation from the Kingdom of Morocco, claiming «expropriation» of its Khemisset Potash Project.
The climate crisis & the threat of investment agreements
Aussie mining billionaire sues Australia for A$420 billion... Yes, this could happen in Aotearoa!!!
International investment law: Origins, imperialism and conceptualizing the environment
This paper explores the origins of international investment law and their implications for foreign investment protection law and policy in the twenty-first century.
Definition of investment in bilateral investment treaties of South Asian countries and regulatory discretion
This paper analyses the broad asset based definition of investment in the BITs signed by four South Asian countries, namely Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka.
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.