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The Double Hatting Paradox in Investment Arbitration: Justification For Abolition?

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This illustrates the possibility of an arbitrator getting influenced by his counsel role in other cases. However, the recent ICSID arbitral practice since 2013 demonstrates the adoption of the lower UNCITRAL standard through the acknowledgement of the Blue Bank test.

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Strategic Procurement: 4 Tactics for Economic Recovery in 2021

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In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. Influence The Board by Mapping the value of procurement projects to business priorities.

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Examining the Delegation of the Power to Determine Arbitrability: Insights from Fujitsu Semiconductor Ltd. v. Cypress Semiconductor Corp.

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Notably, Fujitsu partially breaks with precedent in other jurisdictions on how carve-out provisions influence the delegation of arbitrability. Details of the Fujitsu ruling and its broader implications for the arbitration landscape follow below. Myriad Group A.G. , 3d 1069 (9th Cir.

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Brexit 2.0: The United Kingdom Leaves the Energy Charter Treaty

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In already formally notifying its withdrawal, the UK has therefore put itself into a position where it can no longer influence which version of the ECT it will sail into the sunset. Hence, a continuity of binding obligations could only be established with respect to the treaty prior to its modernization.

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A New Dawn: Sunrise of Caribbean Arbitration as ITA Launches Initiative to Support its Development

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There is also the influence of the socialist legal tradition on the legal system in Cuba. All other jurisdictions in the Region have outdated arbitration legislation influenced by now-repealed old English Arbitration Acts. Lucia (a mixed system of common law and civil law), and Guyana (a mixed system of common law and Roman-Dutch Law).

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2023 in Review: Climate Change and ISDS – Reshaping Investment Arbitration to Achieve Climate Goals

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In 2023, investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS) reform has been influenced by growing concerns over climate change and state responsibility. This global shift is reflected in numerous requests for advisory opinions from international courts, aiming to clarify states’ obligations regarding climate change (see here , here , and here ).

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Young Arbitrators Sweden (YAS) Arbitration Day 2023 Recap: Celebrating 20 Years of Innovation and the Advantages of the Odd “Loose Cannon”

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The influence of counsel was often more discernible in written witness statements than oral evidence. The SCC’s Prima Facie Decisions on Jurisdiction In April 2023, the SCC released its practice note Prima Facie Jurisdiction between 2013–2023. By requesting a detailed PO1, the parties can set their expectations for the tribunal.