Advocate General takes dim view of West Tanker's case

05 September 2008

The European Court of Justice looks more likely to stop UK courts issuing anti-suit injunctions in support of arbitration following yesterday's opinion of Advocate General Kokott.

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Fresh ECT dispute surfaces, as Plama ends

05 September 2008

Those tracking the Energy Charter Treaty are still waiting for the outcome of the "Plama" case to become public. Meanwhile, a new matter has come to light.

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Boundary claims and arbitration

05 September 2008

This summer has seen several international boundary disputes with a commercial aspect moving towards arbitral style proceedings.

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FIAA announces workshop in November

05 September 2008

The Foundation for International Arbitration Advocacy has announced the focus of its next workshop: questioning expert witnesses.

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Reliance win US$19 million in access dispute

05 September 2008

An ICC tribunal chaired by Charles N Brower has requested Tata Communications, formerly known as Videsh Sanchar Nigam, to pay roughly US$19 million plus interest in damages to Reliance Globalcom, after the sides failed to agree to landing access arrangements.

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DIFC adopts Model Law but UAE version still to come

03 September 2008

The Dubai International Financial Centre enacted a new arbitration law on 1 September.

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Duke Energy wins against Peru and Ecuador

03 September 2008