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International Arbitration: ICSID Streams Live Video of Investment Arbitration Hearing.

Posted in Dispute Resolution, International Arbitration

 Although the hearings began live-streaming yesterday, Simon Lester over at the International Economic Law and Policy Blog, has reported that the International Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) is webcasting a hearing in the Pac Rim CAFTA-DR investment arbitration (via Luke Peterson): A hearing on preliminary objections in the above case will be transmitted… Continue Reading

International Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Releases Caseload Statistics

Posted in Dispute Resolution, International Arbitration

South America Hosts Majority of ICSID Cases The International Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) recently released a report on its caseload statistics. The report includes lots of interesting data and illustrative charts. One chart I found particularly noteworthy was the geographic distribution of ICSID cases by state party. South America leads the… Continue Reading

Hey Brazil: It’sTime to Ratify Those Bilateral Investment Agreements

Posted in Dispute Resolution, International Arbitration, International Banking, International Investments

Brazil is on a roll.  Yesterday’s Financial Times included a special 10-page section devoted to Brazil. One of the articles, Olympic Accolade Sets Seal on Progress, written by Jonathan Wheatly, succinctly describes the “exuberant optimism” that has gripped the country since it was awarded the 2016 Olympic Games.  And the Wall Street Journal recently reported on… Continue Reading