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Endangered Element Of Icsid Arbitral Practice: Investment Treaty Arbitration, Foreign Direct Investment, And The Promise Of Economic Development In Host States, Felix O. Okpe
Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business
The omission to define the term "investment" in the ICSID Convention is one of the most critical decisions that has led to inconsistent jurisprudence and the resulting debate regarding the propriety of the ICSID Convention and investment treaty arbitration. The legislative history and the circumstances leading to the birth of the ICSID Convention strongly suggest that its main objective is the protection and promotion of economic development in the host State. Most of the propositions aimed at giving a meaning to the term "investment" in ICSID arbitral practice have focused more on whether the scope of the meaning of "investment" …
The Human Rights And Wrongs Of Foreign Direct Investment: Addressing The Need For An Analytical Framework, David Shea Bettwy
The Human Rights And Wrongs Of Foreign Direct Investment: Addressing The Need For An Analytical Framework, David Shea Bettwy
Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business
No abstract provided.
The Sovereign Debtor's Prison: Analysis Of The Argentine Crisis Arbitrations And The Implications For Investment Treaty Law, Robert M. Ziff
The Sovereign Debtor's Prison: Analysis Of The Argentine Crisis Arbitrations And The Implications For Investment Treaty Law, Robert M. Ziff
Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business
Over the last six years, several arbitration panels have released opinions in a series of disputes raised by investors against Argentina. In each case, foreign investors claim that Argentina's use of price controls and currency devaluation following the 2002 economic crisis constituted a violation of bilateral investment treaty obligations. Despite the fact that most claimants make identical allegations, many of these decisions are highly contradictory. In some cases Argentina is absolved of liability, while in others Argentina is held liable for hundreds of millions in damages. In aggregate, the claimants seek enough money to bankrupt the Argentine Republic.
Arab Spring Brings Winds Of Change To The Maghreb And Mena Region: Does That Spell Opportunity For Infrastructure Development And Project Finance?, Silvano Domenico Orsi
Arab Spring Brings Winds Of Change To The Maghreb And Mena Region: Does That Spell Opportunity For Infrastructure Development And Project Finance?, Silvano Domenico Orsi
Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business
No abstract provided.
The Rule Of Law: Its History And Meaning In Common Law, Civil Law, And Latin American Judicial Systems, Nadia E. Nedzel
The Rule Of Law: Its History And Meaning In Common Law, Civil Law, And Latin American Judicial Systems, Nadia E. Nedzel
Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business
“Rule of law” is an expression both praised and ridiculed by adherents of opposite political philosophies, and it is a principle claimed as the lodestar for widely differing legal theories. As much as an ideality as an ideal, the words “rule of law” have served a wide range of purposes, stretching from political sloganeering to the protection of individual rights from the power of government.
An Empirical Examination Of The Adequate Alternative Forum In The Doctrine Of Forum Non Conveniens, Michael T. Lii
An Empirical Examination Of The Adequate Alternative Forum In The Doctrine Of Forum Non Conveniens, Michael T. Lii
Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business
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Ubiquitous Money And Walking Banks: Environment, Technology, And Competition In Mobile Banking, Jongho Kim
Ubiquitous Money And Walking Banks: Environment, Technology, And Competition In Mobile Banking, Jongho Kim
Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business
No abstract provided.
After The Argentine Crisis: Can The Imf Prevent Corruption In Its Lending? A Model Approach, Juan Carlos Linares
After The Argentine Crisis: Can The Imf Prevent Corruption In Its Lending? A Model Approach, Juan Carlos Linares
Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business
No abstract provided.
Mapping The Landscape: Perspectives On The Implementation Of Free Trade Agreements, F. Amanda Debusk
Mapping The Landscape: Perspectives On The Implementation Of Free Trade Agreements, F. Amanda Debusk
Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business
No abstract provided.