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Mongolia: Investment Related Developments in the Mining Sector

Kluwer Arbitration

Since 2016, Mongolia has been working to establish a new model BIT to guide the negotiation of new BITs and the renegotiation of existing BITs. In 2011, the tribunal ruled that the windfall profit tax did not breach the BIT. In 2006, the parties settled and the case was discontinued. State Department. million to $4.5 million in 2015.

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The Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement Between the EU and Angola: A New Model for Investment Agreements?

Kluwer Arbitration

Regarding authorization procedures, the SIFA requires the Parties to process applications objectively, impartially, and independently from undue influence, with clear, transparent criteria (Articles 19 and 21). Some argue that these provisions may be detrimental to investors while, simultaneously, not sufficiently ambitious towards States.

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Friday Flash 07/19/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

David’s story starts in 2011 when on deployment to Afghanistan, David survived an attack by a suicide bomber. On that day in May of 2011, the attack came when least expected. Our Service Dogs are matched with Veterans like David. The suicide bomber appeared at David’s base’s gate.

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Navigating the Tension Between State and Federal Arbitration Laws in California: Insights from Berman v. Freedom Financial Network and Global Trends in Consumer Contracts

Kluwer Arbitration

Procedurally, the clause was embedded in fine print and drafted in a way that disadvantaged the consumer, making it difficult to understand or negotiate. Global Perspectives: The Influence of Californias Consumer-Protection Approach Californias pro-consumer stance is not unique to the U.S. Concepcion 563 U.S.

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Navigating Legal Remedies: Investment Protection before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in case of Inaction by the International Seabed Authority

Kluwer Arbitration

NORI) has held an exploration license for manganese nodules in the Clarion Clipperton Zone, the area with the highest deposits, since 2011. However, per the wording of the provision, it only covers the rejection of a contract or a legal issue arising during the negotiation of the contract with a future contractual partner.

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Friday Flash 11/03/23

The Coalition for Government Procurement

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms.