Africa’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels for economic growth, set against the backdrop of strict environmental regulations and emissions-reduction targets, creates a perfect storm of factors that could give rise to climate...more
At the beginning of September 2021, climate activists affiliated with German NGO Deutsche Umwelthilfe ("DUH") sent pre-action letters to major German car manufacturers Daimler and BMW and to Wintershall, Germany's largest oil...more
9/29/2021
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European Commission ,
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It would be a truism to note that COVID-19 has had a profound impact on many sectors globally. The art industry, which relies considerably on the human interaction between art dealers, artists, and members of the public, is...more
10/29/2020
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Art Auctions ,
Art Collections ,
Art Dealers ,
Art Sales ,
Artists ,
Cancellation Rights ,
Consumer Rights Directive ,
Contract Terms ,
Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
EU ,
Event Cancellation ,
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Frustration of a Common Purpose ,
Italy ,
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Private Sales ,
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Statutory Remedies ,
Suspension Clause ,
UK ,
Undue Hardship ,
United States
International arbitration can benefit the parties to a range of mining disputes -
Mining is one of Africa's flagship industries and a growth engine for many of the continent's countries, such as Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, the...more
3/27/2019
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Bilateral Investment Treaties ,
Concession Agreements ,
Democratic Republic of Congo ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Foreign Arbitration Clauses ,
Host Member State ,
ICSID ,
International Arbitration ,
Joint Venture ,
Mineral Exploration ,
Mining ,
Mining Contracts ,
Mozambique ,
Namibia ,
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South Africa ,
Supply Chain ,
Tanzania ,
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Zambia