ITN May 2009

ITN May 2009

In this issue: Malaysian Historical Salvors jurisdictional award annulled; Tribunal disqualifies claim by Phoenix Action against the Czech Republic; Tribunal rejects countermeasures defense in recently published Corn Products International Inc. v. the United Mexican States award; Mexican truckers group launches NAFTA Chapter 11 dispute against the U.S. over trucking ban; Tribunal orders compensation in Dutch farmers’ claims against Zimbabwe; Nathalie Bernasconi joins IISD’s investment program; Do bilateral investment treaties lead to more FDI?; DOWning NAFTA? German government mum on pending Vattenfall ECT claim