Category Archives: International Law

From Regulatory Chill to Regulatory Concussion: NAFTA’s Prohibition on Domestic Performance Requirements and an Absurdly Narrow Interpretation of Country Specific Reservations

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: From Regulatory Chill to Regulatory Concussion: NAFTA’s Prohibition on Domestic Performance Requirements and an Absurdly Narrow Interpretation of Country Specific Reservations Award commented on: Mobil Investments Canada Inc. and Murphy Oil Corporation v Canada, ICSID Case No ARB(AF)/07/4. Decision … Continue reading →

Posted in International Investment, International Law, Oil & Gas | 1 Comment

Low Carbon Energy Policies: Vested Rights, Legitimate Expectations, and Differential Treatment in Domestic and International Law

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Low Carbon Energy Policies: Vested Rights, Legitimate Expectations, and Differential Treatment in Domestic and International Law Cases and Matters Commented On: Secretary of State for Climate Change v Friends of the Earth and Others, [2012] … Continue reading →

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The implications of the Tsilhqot’in Case for the Numbered Treaties

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: The implications of the Tsilhqot’in Case for the Numbered Treaties Cases Considered: Williams v British Columbia, 2012 BCCA 285, and Lameman v Alberta, 2012 ABQB 195 The unanimous decision of the British Columbia in Williams, (a.k.a. the Tsilhqot’in … Continue reading →

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Do Global Law Firm Mergers Expand an Arbitrator’s Continuing Obligation to Disclose Conflicts of Interest Under the ICSID Arbitration Rules?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Elizabeth Whitsitt

PDF version: Do Global Law Firm Mergers Expand an Arbitrator’s Continuing Obligation to Disclose Conflicts of Interest Under the ICSID Arbitration Rules?  Decision considered: ConocoPhillips Company et al. v The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Two members of an ICSID arbitral … Continue reading →

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Alberta Court of Appeal Declines to Appoint Counsel in Extradition of Jorge Sosa

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Linda McKay-Panos

Decision considered: United States of America v Sosa, 2012 ABCA 56 Emma McAuliffe wrote a blog expressing reasons why Jorge Sosa should face war crimes charges in Canada before being extradited to the United States (see: Why Canada should Address … Continue reading →

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