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Worley International Services v. Ecuador: The What, When and How in Corruption Allegations

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On its part, the Respondent raised several objections to the jurisdiction of the Tribunal, specifically pointing to several instances of corrupt and illegal acts allegedly committed by Worley at the making and during the operation of the investment. Worley may have willfully failed to monitor and investigate Tecnazul’s corrupt activities.

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Is the Time Right for a Multilateral Investment Treaty?

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This includes both investment treaty negotiations as well as investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) practices. In view of these developments, this blog post intends to analyze the feasibility of multilateral investment treaty (MIT) negotiations. What Are the Challenges in Negotiating MIT?

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How exporting weapons becomes risky for contractors who make the exports

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company is going to obtain a commercial export license for those defense articles from the State Department, which will allow them to negotiate with and sell directly to a foreign government. I think the Justice Department has characterized sanctions as the new FCPA, the new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Not necessarily just weapons.

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Australian Arbitration Week Recap: Hot Cakes & Hot Takes—Trends and Developments in Asia’s Energy Sector

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However, the focus on delivering a conventional energy business in a value-focused way has led to more disputes due to finely balanced economics and resource shortages. This contrasts with a more conciliatory approach leading to negotiated outcomes that had previously prevailed in Asia, as discussed further below. ICC, SIAC).

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Delhi Arbitration Weekend 2024: India and the Evolving Nature of Investor State Dispute Settlement

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In this regard, states and stakeholders would have to work on finding a more balanced approach which takes into account public participation, transparency and steps to make it more legitimate in the eyes of public. Rowley, KC observed that treaties have to be negotiated like contracts. Where do We Stand?

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Columbia Arbitration Day 2024: “The New Era of International Arbitration: A User Guide”

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Clients see value in AI replacing routine tasks but are skeptical of using it in high-level work, such as in M&A negotiations. Kuantyrov enumerated a few challenges that emerging economies such as Kazakhstan face when negotiating BITs with big economic players in relation to leverage and experience.

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CBAr 22nd International Arbitration Conference: Business Contracts and Party Autonomy in Times of Instability and Uncertainty

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A discussion between economist Gustavo Franco (former President of the Brazilian Central Bank) and arbitrator Maurício Almeida Prado (MAP Negotiation and Arbitration, Partner) ensued, dealing with “Business Contracts and Dispute Resolution in Times of Instability,” particularly in the Brazilian context. Westinghouse (1984) and Gasum v.