TDM 1 (2010)
Editorial
Judge Stephen Schwebel on international investment law and investment arbitration
A BIT about ICSID
S.M. SchwebelA Conversation with Judge Stephen M. Schwebel (by Cambridge University)
Cambridge University Squire Law Library, www.squire.law.cam.ac.ukContext & Culture
Sotomayor's Position on Arbitration: A Survey of Past Cases and a View to the Future
Q. Smith, GST LLPInternational Law
The Public International Law of Bank Bail-Outs
M. Parish, Gentium LawABA/ASIL Joint Task Force on Treaties in U.S. Law - Report (March 16th 2009)
Costs of Arbitration
Final Rulings on Costs: Loser Pays All?
R.H. Kreindler, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPDie Kostenentscheidung im Schiedsgerichtsverfahren aus US-amerikanischer Sicht
R.H. Kreindler, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPArbitration Risk and Effective Compliance Cost-Shifting in Investment Treaty Arbitration
S.W. Schill, University of AmsterdamThe Parties' Costs of Arbitration
B. Hanotiau, Hanotiau & van den BergWhy Arbitrate: The Benefits and Savings
E. Sussman, SussmanADREmpirical and Statistical Analysis of Investment Disputes
International Investment Arbitration: Winning, Losing and Why
S.D. Franck, American University Washington College of LawEmpirically Evaluating Claims About Investment Treaty Arbitration
S.D. Franck, American University Washington College of LawIntegrating Investment Treaty Conflict and Dispute Systems Design
S.D. Franck, American University Washington College of LawICSID Arbitration in 2009
L.A. Ahee, Global Financial Analytics LLCR.E. Walck, Global Financial Analytics LLC
Precedent in Investment Arbitration
Investment Treaty Arbitral Decisions as Jurisprudence Constante
A.K. Bjorklund, McGill University - L. Yves Fortier Chair in International Arbitration & Int'l Commercial LawProcedure, Advocacy, Strategy and Tactics in Arbitration
Trial by Issues
M. Hwang, Michael Hwang S.C.Witness Conferencing and Party Autonomy
M. Hwang, Michael Hwang S.C.Arbitration: The "New Litigation"
T.J. Stipanowich, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University School of LawArbitration and Choice: Taking Charge of the "New Litigation"
T.J. Stipanowich, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University School of LawArbitration or Litigation? Choice of Forum After the 2005 Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements
R.A. Brand, University of Pittsburgh School of LawReplacement of a Deceased or Disabled Arbitrator: Is American Law Out of Step?
M.J. Goldstein, Marc J. Goldstein Litigation and Arbitration ChambersInternational Commercial Arbitration
Effect of Party Insolvency on Arbitration Proceedings: Pause for Thought in Testing Times
J. Rogers, Norton Rose FulbrightJ. Sutcliffe, Baker Botts LLP
State As A Private: The Participation of States in International Commercial Arbitration
V. Heiskanen, LaliveEnforcement of Interim Measures / Awards in Domestic and International Commercial Arbitration Under the New York Convention and the Arbitration and Conciliation Act
B.A. Bukar, Faculty of Law, University of MaiduguriNon-Enforcement of Arbitral Awards: Only A Pyrrhic Victory?
M.M. Birch, Mason Hayes & CurranS. Konrad, McDermott Will & Emery LLP
International Commercial Law
Recent Private International Law Developments Before the Supreme Court of Canada
A.I. Pribetic, Himelfarb Proszanski LLPArbitration and Problems Associated With Statutes of Limitation in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
I. Bantekas, Brunel UniversityGuidance on the law applicable to contractual obligations (Rome I) Outline of the main provisions February 2010
Investor-State Disputes - International Investment Law
The Global Financial Crisis: Will State Emergency Measures Trigger International Investment Disputes?
A. van Aaken, University of St. GallenJ. Kurtz, The University of Melbourne
Arbitration in Three Dimensions
J. Paulsson, Three Crowns LLPThe Protection of National Security in IIAs
UNCTAD, www.unctad.orgBelated Jurisdictional Objections in ICSID Arbitration
C.H. SchreuerNotes on the Requirement of Guarantees As A Condition for a Stay of Enforcement of ICSID Arbitral Awards
I. Torterola, GST LLPD. Di Pietro, Bryan Cave
Foreign Investment and Measures Adopted on Grounds of Necessity: Towards a Common Understanding
T. Gazzini, University of LausanneEnabling Private Ordering - Function, Scope and Effect of Umbrella Clauses in International Investment Treaties
S.W. Schill, University of AmsterdamInvestment Treaties and Public Goods
D. Kalderimis, Chapman TrippThe Role of International Investment Agreements in Attracting Foreign Direct Investment to Developing Countries
UNCTAD, www.unctad.orgLatest developments in investor-State dispute Settlement - IIA MONITOR No. III (2009)
UNCTAD, www.unctad.orgLatest developments in investor-State dispute Settlement - IIA MONITOR No. I (2009)
UNCTAD, www.unctad.orgLatest developments in investor-State dispute Settlement - IIA MONITOR No. II (2008)
UNCTAD, www.unctad.orgRoundup of Articles
The Evolving BIT
J.E. Alvarez, New York University School of LawComparision U.S. Model BIT (1984) and U.S. Model BIT (2004)
J.E. Alvarez, New York University School of LawNorwegian draft Model BIT (preamble)
Summary of Department of State and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's Public Meeting regarding the U.S. Model BIT Review
C.E. Brillembourg, Foley Hoag LLPBIT Review: Written Comments Concerning the Administration's Review of the U.S. Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (Docket ID: USTR-2009-0019)
Report of the Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy Regarding the Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (September 2009)
US Business Community Letter on US Model BIT
Hearing on Arbitration or 'Arbitrary': The Misuse of Arbitration to Collect Consumer Debts - Statement of Christopher R. Drahozal
C.R. Drahozal, University of Kansas, School of LawThe Federal Arbitration Act and Its Impact on State Arbitration Laws
C.R. Drahozal, University of Kansas, School of LawThe Arbitration Fairness Act: Unintended Consequences Threaten U.S. Business
E. Sussman, SussmanADRWays and Means Trade Subcommittee - Hearing on Investment Protections in U.S. Trade and Investment Agreements, May 14 2009
Commercial Arbitration in Japan: Contributions to the Debate on Japanese 'Non-Litigiousness'
A.N. Cole, Leicester Law SchoolThe Involvement of National Courts in Arbitral Proceedings in Kazakhstan
A. RakhmetkaliyevaLa contribución del árbitro a la autorregulación y unificación del derecho de los contratos del comercio internacional.
A. De Jesús O., Transnational Arbitration, Litigation & Business LawAn Engineer's / Dispute Adjudication Board's Decision is Enforceable by An Arbitral Award
C.R. Seppälä, White & Case LLPSanctity of State Contracts: Revisiting Orthodox Views
A. Al Faruque, Department of Law, University of ChittagongN. Kumar Saha, University of Chittagong
Enforcing Class Arbitration in The International Sphere: Due Process and Public Policy Concerns
S.I. Strong, Center for the Study of Dispute Resolution, University of Missouri School of LawLand Grab or Development Opportunity? International Farmland Deals in Africa
L. Cotula, International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)World Investment Report 2009: Transnational Corporations, Agricultural Production and Development
UNCTAD, www.unctad.orgInternational Arbitration Report 2009
Fulbright & Jaworski, www.fulbright.comUnwitting Sanctions: Understanding Anti-Bribery Legislation as Economic Sanctions Against Emerging Markets
A. Spalding, University of Richmond School of LawCase Comments & Awards
International Company for Railway Systems (ICRS) and Privatization Holding Company (PHC) v. Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (ICSID Case No. ARB/09/13)
Y.D. Haddadin, Government of Dubai RTAA.N. Cole, Leicester Law School
A Second Look at First Assumptions: Yugraneft Corporation v. Rexx Management Corporation Case Commentary
H. Meighen, BLGTrans-Global Petroleum: 'Rare Bird' or Significant Step in the Development of Early Merits-Based Claim-Vetting?
A. Goldsmith, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPPushing the Boundaries vs Striking a Balance: Some Reflections on Stabilization Issues in Light of Duke Energy International Investments v. Republic of Peru
L. Cotula, International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)Case Note: Saipem S.p.A. v. Bangladesh: Local Judiciary's Interference with Claimant's Right to Arbitration under Contract found to constitute an Expropriation under the BIT
I. Kalnina, Lévy Kaufmann-KohlerSaipem S.p.A. v. Bangladesh (ICSID Case No. ARB/05/7) Award
Siag v. Republic of Egypt 2009 - Procedure for enforcement of ICSID arbitration award
Tza Yap Shum v. The Republic of Peru (ICSID Case No. ARB/07/6) - Decision on Jurisdiction and Competence (Spanish)
Tza Yap Shum v. The Republic of Peru (ICSID Case No. ARB/07/6) - Decision on Jurisdiction and Competence (English Translation)
ICM Registry v. ICANN (ICDR Case No. 50 117 T 00224 08) February 19, 2010
US v. Park Place (Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals)
Case of Kozacioglu v. Turkey (Application No. 2334/03) Judgment - 19 February 2009
US Supreme Court Hears Argument on Bias Standard for Elected US State Court Judges (Caperton v. AT Massey)
Caperton v. AT Massey US Supreme Court Argument Transcript
EU Developments
Intra-EU Bilateral Investment Treaties: An OGEMID Discussion
J.P. Gaffney, Al Tamimi & CompanyIs A Model EU Bit Possible-or Even Desirable?
A. de Mestral, C.M., McGill UniversityIt's time for an EU Investment Promotion Agency
J. Guimón de Ros, Universidad Autónoma de MadridLatin America
USTR Report on Bolivia and Ecuador with Regard to the Andean Trade Preference Act
USTR Report on Bolivia and Ecuador with Regard to the Andean Trade Preference Act
Compensation and Damages in International Investment Arbitration
The Unpredictability Paradox: Punitive Damages and Interest in International Arbitration
J.Y. Gotanda, Villanova University School of LawInternational Oil & Gas Arbitration
Mandatory and Other Forms of Arbitration Under Some Selected Oil, Gas and Investment Legislations in Nigeria
B.A. Bukar, Faculty of Law, University of MaiduguriLetters from Perenco Ecuador to Minister of Mines and Petroleum, Petroecuador and Petroamazonas (Takeover of Blocks 7 and 21, dated 23/7/2009)
Energy Charter Treaty Arbitration
A New Energy Charter: Myth or Reality?
A.V. Belyi, University of Eastern FinlandS. Nappert, 3 Verulam Buildings
Provisional Application of the Energy Charter Treaty: A Short Analysis of Article 45
T. Gazzini, University of LausanneChina
Agreement Between the Government of the United Mexican States and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments
Agreement on Investment of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Co-operation Between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the People's Republic of China
Arbitrator Bias
The Psychology of Persuasion in International Arbitration - A Project
D. Flader, Free University of BerlinS. Nappert, 3 Verulam Buildings
Participaciones Inversiones Portuarias SARL v. Gabonese Republic (ICSID ARB/08/17) regarding the Proposal to Disqualify an Arbitrator (Translation + Original French document)
T. Pasipanodya, Foley Hoag LLPMediation & ADR
Developing an Effective Med-arb/Arb-med Process
E. Sussman, SussmanADRThe New York Convention Through A Mediation Prism
E. Sussman, SussmanADRArbitration Rules & Best Practices
ABA Dispute Resolution Section Rejects Proposed Arbitrator Disclosure Guidelines
K.B. Reisenfeld, Baker & Hostetler LLPABA International Section Working Group Comments on ABA Dispute Resolution Subcommittee Draft Arbitrator Disclosure (March 16 2009)
1976 UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules in comparison with Revised UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules - Status January 27, 2010
B.H. SteindlRevision of the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules (for OGEMID discussion)
Comparison of 2010 Final Draft and 1999 IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International (Commercial) Arbitration
Current IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration (1999)
New York State Bar Association Report on Arbitration Discovery in Domestic Commercial Cases
New York State Bar Association, Relevant Factors In Determining - The Appropriate Scope of Arbitration Discovery, Exhibit A
CPR Releases Global Accelerated Commercial Arbitration Rules (August 2009)
Intersections: Dissemblance or Convergence between International Trade and Investment Law
China - Measures Affecting Trading Rights and Distribution Services for Certain Publications and Audiovisual Entertainment Products
Taxation
Arbitration Clauses in Tax Treaties (Conference Report)
A.E. Gildemeister, www.tax-arbitration.comF.A.M. Koppensteiner, Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law, Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU)
Changes to the VAT Treatment of Arbitration Services in the EU (as of January 1st 2010)
A. Martinez, Squire Patton BogsJ.B. Winter, Independent Arbitrator
Discussion / OGEMID
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Korea, Investment Chapter
Award on Jurisdiction in Phoenix Action Ltd. v. Czech Republic - An OGEMID Discussion
O. Sekanina, Sekanina Legal (International Arbitration Lawyer)Diversity Amongst Arbitrators and the Usefulness of Lists - An OGEMID Discussion
S. Nappert, 3 Verulam BuildingsS.P. Woolhouse, No 5 Chambers
Book Reviews & Related Materials
Damages in International Investment Law. S. Ripinsky, K. Williams (Book review)
S.W. Schill, University of AmsterdamState Liability in Investment Treaty Arbitration: Global Constitutional and Administrative Law in the BIT Generation by Santiago Montt (Book review)
M. Sattorova, University of LiverpoolIntroduction to International Arbitration and Mediation: A Practical Guide (Introduction)
M. McIlwrath, BHGEJ. Savage, King & Spalding LLP
Historical Development of Investment Treaty Law (Introduction)
A. Newcombe, University of Victoria Faculty of LawL. Paradell Trius, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
