International Arbitration Archives

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Houthi Maritime Legal Impact Cause By Illegal Piracy

Posted on January 18, 2024

Maritime Security Breach: Assessing the Impact of Houthis Attacks on Global Trade and Legalities Recent escalations in Houthi maritime aggression have sent ripples across the intricate networks of international trade, posing substantial threats to the arteries of commerce that the global economy depends upon. These deliberate...

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Ecuador’s Armed Conflict: Impact on Investor Sentiment

Posted on January 11, 2024

Ecuador finds itself in the throes of an internal armed conflict, as escalations in political tensions and disputes over gang violence caused by the escape of José Adolfo “Fito” Macías Villamar, have given rise to outbreaks of violence throughout the country. This civil unrest has not only upended the lives of citizens...

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International Business: Navigating Legal Considerations

Posted on December 23, 2023

Navigating the complex maze of international business operations is no trifling affair. Leaders in global affairs must grapple with a labyrinth of business law intricacies, where each decision can ripple through the international legal framework and impact their company. From ensuring compliance with diverse governmental regulations to safeguarding intellectual...

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Sovereignty Impacts of Investor-State Dispute Settlement

Posted on December 23, 2023

Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) frameworks have long stirred discussions on their implications for the sovereignty of nations and have several sovereignty impacts. Situated at the nexus of international investment, government authority, and legal adjudication, ISDS mechanisms authorize investors to initiate proceedings against host states, potentially challenging domestic policies...

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ISDS Matters in Global Trade

Posted on December 15, 2023

The Role of ISDS in Facilitating Fair and Secure Global Trade Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) stands as a pivotal mechanism nestled within international investment agreements, designed to safeguard foreign direct investment (FDI) and instill a sense of security in the tempestuous seas of global trade. The arbitrator plays...

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Metalclad vs Mexico: A Detailed Analysis

Posted on December 15, 2023

Unpacking the Resolution of Metalclad vs Mexico: A Thorough Dissection The Metalclad vs. Mexico case remains a seminal event that starkly illuminates the intersection of international trade agreements and national sovereignty. At the heart of the dispute lay allegations of expropriation and breach of the...

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Lex Contractus in International Arbitration

Posted on December 9, 2023

Understanding the Role of Lex Contractus in International Arbitration In the intricate tapestry of international commercial arbitration, lex contractus is a critical thread, determining the governing law rules of a contract's substance. Parties embroiled in a dispute rely on its clarity to guide the...

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How Bilcon vs. Canada Shifted ISDS Scenarios

Posted on December 6, 2023

The Impact of Bilcon vs. Canada on Future Investor-State Dispute Settlements The Bilcon vs. Canada case stands as a landmark in the landscape of international investment and has stirred robust discussions about the balance between foreign direct investment (FDI) protections and host state rights. With...

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How ISDS Reform Initiatives Are Changing Investor Dynamics

Posted on December 6, 2023

Understanding the Impact of ISDS Reform on Global Investment Strategies The construct of investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS), a primary mechanism within international investment law for resolving conflicts between foreign investors and host states, is critical with sweeping ISDS reforms underway. As governments and international organizations like the United...

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The Future of ISDS: The Reform Initiatives

Posted on December 6, 2023

Exploring the Evolution of ISDS: Navigating Through Reform Initiatives Once a keystone of international investment law, the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanism stands at a crossroads, brought into sharp focus by rising discontent over its efficacy and fairness. This is why "The Future of ISDS" will be a...