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Tribunal is finalized for latest Algeria BIT arbitration, with Laurent Levy selected as chair
In newly unearthed Uzbekistan ruling, exorbitant fees promised to consultants on eve of tender process are viewed by tribunal as evidence of corruption, leading to dismissal of all claims under Dutch BIT
In an innovative award, arbitrators pressure Uzbekistan – under threat of adverse cost order – to donate to UN anti-corruption initiative; also propose future treaty-drafting changes that would penalize states for corruption
Asia round-up: China and Vietnam face new BIT claims, as proceedings against Korea and Indonesia move forward
ANALYSIS: in lead-up to hearings, parties trade arguments over NAFTA time-bar, meaning of ‘treatment’, and whether one Canadian province’s measure can ‘relate to’ an investor in another province
Shortly after Blusun v. Italy award comes to light, a trio are chosen to hear investors’ annulment request
US Court declines to set aside Mesa v. Canada award, and rejects investor’s argument that NAFTA tribunal breached due process by showing “deference” to government measures
In new development, Micula claimants fail to obtain security from Romania as this would contravene EU Commission’s order prohibiting Romania from complying with award
[UPDATED] New ICSID claims: Belgian claimants sue Madagascar again, Argentina faces new claim by US insurance giant, and earlier-telegraphed Chile claim is registered
ANALYSIS: Stockholm arbitrator finds emergency measures justified against Benin where entire investment faces extinguishment due to alleged denial of justice

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