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Modernizing The Fair And Equitable Treatment Standards In The Energy Charter Treaty, Sydney Thurman-Baldwin
Modernizing The Fair And Equitable Treatment Standards In The Energy Charter Treaty, Sydney Thurman-Baldwin
University of Miami Business Law Review
As oil and gas continue to be hot commodities for national economies, the number of international arbitrations in the energy sector has continued to rise in recent years. As the utilization of International Arbitration continues to rise in Energy disputes, so does the invocation of The Energy Charter Treaty (“ECT”). The ECT promotes inter-governmental cooperation with contracting parties in the energy sector through its provisions on investment protection, provisions on trade, transit of energy, energy efficiency, environmental protection and dispute resolution. These provisions are considered to be the cornerstone of the treaty, fostering a ‘level playing field’ for foreign investments …
A Court’S Continuing Obligation To Ensure Fairness Of Class Action Settlements, Filip Grzelak
A Court’S Continuing Obligation To Ensure Fairness Of Class Action Settlements, Filip Grzelak
University of Miami Law Review
In April 2010, Deepwater Horizon, a BP-operated drilling rig, exploded killing eleven workers and poisoning the waters of the Gulf of Mexico with 210 million gallons of oil. Some 90,000 cleanup workers become involved in the response; many became sick after exposure to crude oil and Corexit, a chemical used to disperse the oil. A class action against BP ensued. A settlement was reached in 2013 and provided for a two-phased compensation mechanism, which class action experts praised for effectiveness and fairness.
Soon, however, it became clear that the settlement was neither effective nor fair. Many cleanup workers were denied …
Taking The Public Out Of Public Lands: Shifts In Coal-Extraction Policies In The Trump Administration, Jessica Owley
Taking The Public Out Of Public Lands: Shifts In Coal-Extraction Policies In The Trump Administration, Jessica Owley
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The Fast Dealing Oil Trading Game: Oilopoly Russia’S Geostrategic Dominance Of The Oil Market Vís-A-Vís The European Union, Melissa Victoria Jordon
The Fast Dealing Oil Trading Game: Oilopoly Russia’S Geostrategic Dominance Of The Oil Market Vís-A-Vís The European Union, Melissa Victoria Jordon
University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review
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Deepwater Transboundary Hydrocarbons: Considerations For Exploitation At The Edge Of Continental Margins Under The United Nations Convention On Thelaw Of The Sea (1982) Between Coastal States And The International Seabed Authority, Erik A. Neff
University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review
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