Although the hearings began live-streaming yesterday, Simon Lester over at the International Economic Law and Policy Blog, has reported that the International Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) is webcasting a hearing in the Pac Rim CAFTA-DR investment arbitration (via Luke Peterson): A hearing on preliminary objections in the above case will … [Read more...]
International Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Releases Caseload Statistics
South America Hosts Majority of ICSID Cases The International Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) recently released a report on its caseload statistics. The report includes lots of interesting data and illustrative charts. One chart I found particularly noteworthy was the geographic distribution of ICSID cases by state party. South America leads the … [Read more...]
Hey Brazil: It'sTime to Ratify Those Bilateral Investment Agreements
Brazil is on a roll. Yesterday’s Financial Times included a special 10-page section devoted to Brazil. One of the articles, Olympic Accolade Sets Seal on Progress, written by Jonathan Wheatly, succinctly describes the “exuberant optimism” that has gripped the country since it was awarded the 2016 Olympic Games. And the Wall Street Journal … [Read more...]