ITN September 2009

ITN September 2009

In this issue: Fork-in-the-road provision partially bars claim by Greek investor; Pantechniki v. Albania decision offers pragmatic approach to interpreting fork-in-the-road clauses; Ecuador prepares for life after ICSID, while debate continues over effect of its exit from the Centre; United States Trade Representative and State Department hold Public Hearing and Solicit Written Comments in US Model BIT Review; Tribunal dismisses claim by Europe Cement against Turkey; Claimant ordered to bear cost of the arbitration; El Salvador government considers ban on mining as permit freeze leads to CAFTA arbitration; Claim by Corn Products International results in a sour result for Mexico and its sweetener industry