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Peru warned of potential ICSID claims over covid-19 measures
17-Apr-2020 Latin Lawyer
Peruvian officials have warned that a proposed emergency measure suspending the collection of toll fees on the country’s road network in response to the outbreak of covid-19 could result in multiple ICSID claims.
Protecting against investor–state claims amidst COVID-19: A call to action for governments
16-Apr-2020 IISD
Governments are facing an imminent threat of investor–state arbitration as they take difficult decisions to support public health systems in a time of severe economic stress.
Investment treaty claims in pandemic times: Potential claims and defenses
9-Apr-2020 Kluwer Arbitration Blog
States around the world have taken a variety of measures seeking to stem the spread of COVID-19. It is likely that some foreign investors may seek relief and/or compensation for any losses resulting from State measures.
Epidemic sovereignty? Contesting investment treaty claims arising from coronavirus measures
2-Apr-2020 EJIL:Talk!
Allegedly arbitrary or disproportionate measures, albeit in the public interest, provide regular grist for the mill of investment treaty arbitration.
Covid-19: Why India doesn’t need to worry about investor-State dispute settlement claims
2-Apr-2020 Hindustan Times
In order to halt the spread of the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) and to boost the public health care system and preparedness, India has taken several regulatory steps.
Caroline Lucas: Coronavirus – and why we should all be worried about the US trade deal
10-Mar-2020 Left Foot Forward
Corporate-led trade deals put us all in danger when it comes to tacking future health crises, writes Caroline Lucas MP.