…affecting investments (Article 2). For this purpose, the notion of “measures” includes the passing of laws, regulations, and rules, as well as the adoption of procedures, decisions, or administrative actions,…

…JSCOT proceedings allow for public scrutiny and discussion of treaties. This is important indeed, but enhanced transparency risks aggravating issues, especially when complex. In submissions and then evidence given in…

…pursuant to the ICSID AF Rules. The ICSID Convention and the ICSID AF Rules are distinct, albeit related, mechanisms for resolving investment disputes. Particularly, Article 3 of the ICSID AF…

…treat evidence as inadmissible due to the way in which it was obtained. As a notable exception, the Methanex v. United States case in which the tribunal excluded evidence illegally…

…emphasis on the role of the arbitral tribunal in facilitating parties to achieve an amicable resolution. To that end, arbitral institutions have incorporated specific provisions in their rules or guidelines,…

…emergency arbitration proceedings in Article 29 of its 2021 Arbitration Rules. Reflecting international practice, major arbitration chambers in Brazil have likewise recently adopted well-crafted rules on emergency arbitration, largely on…

…disputes under the FOSFA Arbitration Rules (“the Rules”). NHP failed to perform its obligations on time and proposed to extend the delivery dates due to force majeure. Thywissen rejected that…

the validity of arbitration agreements and considered when federal courts might abstain from exercising jurisdiction. It also examined the implications of incorporating Japanese arbitration rules—with permissive, not mandatory, language stating…