Data Privacy in the EU – What All International Businesses Should Know
Different countries often have various laws regarding data privacy. This is why it’s so important to understand which laws you are governed by in order to comply with them. For instance, the European Union’s (EU) data laws, which are strict, may apply to a U.S. company – even...
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Force Majeure in ISDS (Investor-State Dispute) Settlement
Investing in foreign countries poses great risks to investors. One of the biggest risks is the possibility of disputes happening with host states. These disputes can lead to expensive and time-consuming investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) procedures. One issue that may arise in these cases is the application of force majeure, which can...
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Breaking Down the Cost of International Arbitration
International commercial arbitration and investor-state dispute settlement are crucial to the resolution of disputes between parties from different countries. They provide a path to resolving disputes outside of the often-lengthy judicial processes that can eat up precious time and resources. However, this process comes at a cost, and understanding these costs is...
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What is Lex Arbitri in International Arbitration?
In the field of international arbitration, lex arbitri is an essential concept to understand. It refers to the procedural or substantive law that governs an arbitration agreement or the arbitral proceedings themselves. The selection of the lex arbitri can significantly impact the outcome of the arbitration and parties' expectations. This blog post...
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Forming a Global Joint Venture
Doing business internationally is a great way to expand your customer base. An excellent way to accomplish this is through a global joint venture with one or more foreign entities. However, while these strategic alliances present a lot of opportunities for U.S. businesses, they can be highly problematic...
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PPP Contracts: Can You Negotiate?
Public-Private Partnership agreements have become a popular option for governments worldwide in delivering infrastructure and other social services. PPPs are relationship contracts between private firms and public institutions that provide a framework for collaboration in particular nations or regions. PPP contracts are commonly comprehensive documents that regulate the management of funds, governance...
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Pros and Cons of Entering into a Licensing Agreement with a Foreign Company
If you own or control intellectual property rights to a product or device, then you are probably looking for ways to increase the revenue your company receives from sales. You can do this by expanding your market to a foreign country by entering into an international licensing agreement with a business overseas....
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Investment Treaty Enforced vs Not Enforced
International arbitration is a complex mechanism that allows parties from different legal systems to solve commercial disputes outside of national courts. It is becoming increasingly popular among investors as a mean to solve investment disputes with host states. However, when it comes to investment disputes, there is another crucial factor to consider:...
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What are PPP Contracts?
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is an effective approach to implement infrastructure projects and provide public services. It is a contractual arrangement between the public sector and private entities to share the risks and responsibilities of delivering a project. PPP contracts come in different forms depending on the nature and complexity of the project....
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Exploring Different International Arbitration Institutions: A Comparative Overview
International arbitration is a popular form of dispute resolution used by multinational corporations and states for resolving disputes outside of courts. The process involves the appointment of one or more neutral arbitrators to make a binding decision on the dispute in question. In this article, we will be exploring different international arbitration...
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