Articles in English
Inequality | 13-May-2019
In more than two-thirds of the mining-related lawsuits against governments in the region, communities have actively organizing against the mining activities.
Business Recorder | 9-May-2019
The Government of Pakistan has reportedly created an Escrow Account worth $ 150 million to avert a negative ruling by the international arbitration tribunal in case of M/s Kakey uriterium rental power plant
Yahoo | 9-May-2019
Frozen assets securing a $532 million award against Republic of Kazakhstan.
UNSW | 7-May-2019
A former investment treaty between India and Australia allows for a legal claim if the mine doesn’t go ahead, but this shouldn’t deter a federal government, says a UNSW Law researcher.
Nepali Times | 7-May-2019
Axiata UK may be required to exhaust local remedies before resorting to arbitration under the UK-Nepal investment treaty
Vrijschrift | 6-May-2019
The EU Court suggests: well, just don’t pay. And let us block enforcement of unreasonable ISDS awards.
Barbados Today | 6-May-2019
Caribbean States and investors are not only participating, but being harmed by the ills and abuses of the current system of ISDS.
Mining Watch | 2-May-2019
We analyzed 38 multi-million dollar claims brought by the mining industry using ISDS and other investment protection laws; in over half, communities are fighting to protect Indigenous territory, water, and more.
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Kluwer Arbitration Blog | 2-May-2019
The 37th session in New York was devoted to addressing and identifying some additional concerns and creating a workplan for carrying out phase three of the mandate—developing possible ISDS reform options.
Behind the Numbers | 2-May-2019
Canadian investors have frequently used the ISDS system to pursue their commercial interests abroad—too often to challenge responsible government policies taken in the public interest in developing countries.
