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Navigating the Intersection of Sovereign Acts and Commercial Activities: Insights from Omega v. Panama

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Additionally, the Claimants claimed that Panama’s actions included a smear campaign, which involved a criminal investigation into corruption allegations against Mr. Rivera, damaging his global reputation. The Corruption Investigation The Claimants contended that Panama’s criminal investigation was not genuine.

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The Contents of Journal of International Arbitration, Volume 41, Issue 3 (June 2024)

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This paper considers the prevailing approaches taken across different jurisdictions and ultimately proposes an alternative approach for common law to strike a better balance among all competing interests.

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I Know the Witnesses and I Will Believe Them; There is No Need for Cross-Examination: A Rare Example of Arbitrator Bias Before English Courts

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The Court considered that “the suggestion that it was unnecessary to call any expert witnesses was plainly not an expression of a balanced and impartial view, or merely a concern about the hearing over-running, or an attempt by the arbitrator to impose an orderly and economical procedure on the parties.”

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Redefining Resolution in Data Disputes: Why Arbitration Holds the Key

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Leveraging arbitration’s strengths can ensure smooth integration of data privacy protection in our interconnected world, balancing individual rights with the ever-growing demand for data. Therefore, any proposed dispute resolution mechanism should permit balancing privacy rights and public interests.

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Embracing the Human in Arbitration: A Look Back at ICCA Hong Kong 2024

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Navigating the Human Elements in Arbitration The ICCA Hong Kong 2024 conference also explored how to navigate the human elements that influence arbitration. Mark Friedman explained that humans are influenced in their decision-making by the need for “cognitive comfort” (i.e., See the remainder of our coverage here.

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The $11 Billion Dollar Question in The Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Process & Industrial Development: A Cultural Analysis

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Perhaps, underneath all the arbitral extravagance and incalculable network of disturbing corruption lurks a least appreciated cultural milieu worth $11 billion dollars. Beyond the corruption, one can think of another reason why Nigeria’s defence during the arbitration was abysmal. Let’s kill all the lawyers. ’” ( Nigeria v.

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ISDS and ESG: Friends or Foes?

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Nevertheless, a growing number of arbitrations revolve around matters like environmental permits, green incentives, the need for a “social license,” and corruption. By embedding these principles in IIAs, States are creating a legal foundation that can balance investor rights with the urgent need for environmental protection and social equity.