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Colombia is defending its sovereignty from the power of global corporations
Al Jazeera | 6-Jan-2025
Trade deals can allow international corporations to trample over the rights of governments in the Global South. That is the message from the Colombian government, which describes the effect of such deals as a “bloodbath” for their national sovereignty.
keywords: climate , Colombia , investor-state disputes | ISDS , mining , UK
The Commission decides to refer the United Kingdom to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failure to terminate its Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) with six EU Member States
European Commission | 18-Dec-2024
The European Commission decided to refer the United Kingdom to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to terminate the Bilateral Investment Treaties that it still has in force with Bulgaria, Czechia, Croatia, Lithuania, Poland and Slovenia.
keywords: EU , investment | BITs , investor-state disputes | ISDS , UK
Emmerson launches arbitration against Morocco over potash dispute
MSN | 9-Dec-2024
The company announced on its intention to file a case with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes following a setback related to the environmental assessment.
keywords: investor-state disputes | ISDS , mining , Morocco , UK
CIRDI : le Britannique Emmerson se prépare à sa bataille juridique contre le Maroc
L’Opinion | 9-Dec-2024
La firme britannique Emmerson a annoncé avoir levé les fonds nécessaires pour mener son recours introduit auprès du CIRDI contre le gouvernement marocain.
keywords: investor-state disputes | ISDS , mining , Morocco , UK
Vedanta parent moves Permanent Court of Arbitration against Indian govt
Mint | 15-Nov-2024
UK-based Vedanta Resources Ltd raising a dispute against the government of India brings the challenges of investor-state arbitration into limelight.
keywords: India , investor-state disputes | ISDS , mining , UK
Emmerson enters formal investment dispute with Moroccan government
Morning Star | 7-Nov-2024
Emmerson PLC on Friday said it has entered into a formal investment dispute with the Moroccan government, with the intention to escalate to arbitration if discussions are unsuccessful.
keywords: ICSID , investment | BITs , investor-state disputes | ISDS , mining , Morocco , UK
Emmerson entre dans un conflit d’investissement formel avec le gouvernement marocain
Zone Bourse | 7-Nov-2024
La compagnie a déclaré que le litige résultait de "diverses violations" du traité bilatéral d’investissement signé en 1990 entre le Royaume-Uni et le Maroc pour la promotion et la protection des investissements
keywords: investor-state disputes | ISDS , mining , Morocco , UK
Second instalment of US$25 million received from Tanzania
Indiana Resources | 29-Oct-2024
Indiana Resources Limited (ASX: IDA) is pleased to confirm that US$25million in funds have been received by the Claimants’ legal representatives from the United Republic of Tanzania as the second instalment of the US$90 million Settlement
keywords: ICSID , investment | BITs , investor-state disputes | ISDS , Tanzania , UK
Scrap the UK-Colombia investment treaty: how corporate courts let UK companies undermine human rights and the environment
Global Justice Now | 9-Oct-2024
In October 2024, the Colombia-UK Bilateral Investment Treaty reaches the end of its initial ten-year term. The UK and Colombian governments now have the opportunity to work together to terminate the treaty.
keywords: Colombia , investment | BITs , investor-state disputes | ISDS , UK
Zenith Energy réclame 503 millions$ à l’Etat tunisien dans le cadre d’un arbitrage
African Manager | 4-Oct-2024
La compagnie pétrolière Zenith Energy est engagée dans un arbitrage international contre l’Etat tunisien, réclamant 503 millions de dollars de dommages et intérêts.
keywords: energy , ICSID , investment | BITs , investor-state disputes | ISDS , Tunisia , UK