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EU countries can challenge energy company arbitration claims in court
Energy companies cannot force European governments into arbitration over compensation demands for investments hit by changing state climate goals, Germany's highest civil court ruled.
EU firms expected to flee Russia after Danone, Carlsberg raid
Russian president Vladimir Putin snatched control of Fortum's assets. Fortnum will try to recoup its losses via international arbitration.
Rockhopper Exploration takes step closer to settlement in Italy dispute
The latest development was a decision on 11 July to lift a provisional stay of enforcement.
Report to the UN shows the threat of ISDS provisions to human rights and the environment
In response to a call from the UN, legal experts have released a submission outlining the dangers of Investor-State Dispute Settlement on the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.
Deconstructing India’s evolving approach toward international investment agreements
If India’s approach and engagement with international investment agreements can be distinguished into phases, with the new agreements being negotiated and concluded, India is poised to enter a new phase.
Canada’s options for intervening in the Keystone XL CUSMA lawsuit
This briefing paper explores what that prioritization might look like, and proposes a number of concrete paths forward for the Canadian government.
Korea still faces 5 investor-state dispute cases pending at tribunals
10 ISDS (investor-state dispute settlement) cases were filed against the Korean government and five of them are currently pending.
Wave of investment arbitration claims against African countries
In the last week, four African countries have received investment arbitration claims before the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). Cameroon, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tunisia have been sued by investors from Italy, the Republic of Korea, Australia, Singapore and the United Kingdom.
New mining laws in Mexico could give rise to challenges under international investor treaties
Direct remedies may be available to Canadian miners under the CPTPP in relation to the changes to Mexico’s mining laws.
Gabriel Resources raises funds for court trial against Romania
Canadian company Gabriel Resources, the majority shareholder of the developer of the blocked gold mining project in the Apuseni Mountains, seeks to raise up to USD 4.75 mln from investors with a private placement.