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Deep-Sea Mining: Dispute Resolution Under ISA Regulation

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Deep-sea mining activities in the seabed and ocean floor beyond national jurisdiction, including the collection of polymetallic nodules, are governed by the UN Convention of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the agreement...more

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Deep-Sea Mining: Exploration Rights Under ISA Regulation

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In part one of an explainer series about international deep-sea mining regulation, Louise Woods and Elena Guillet share advice for setting up sponsorship agreements between contractors and sponsoring states. The ISA has...more

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Coming soon? Updates on the Latest Round of Negotiations of the Draft Deep-sea Mining Regulations: Environmental Considerations

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On March 29, 2024, the International Seabed Authority’s (“ISA”) Council concluded the first part of its 29th Session continuing the negotiations and drafting of the Exploitation Rules, Regulations and Procedures (“RRPs”) for...more

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MSHA Releases Final Rule: Safety Program for Surface Mobile Equipment

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The Mine Safety & Health Administration (“MSHA”) has finally published its final rule on Safety Programs for Surface Mobile Equipment. This final rule has been a long time coming. ​​​​​​​MSHA originally published a Request...more

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New Texas Legislation that Restricts Owner-Directed Change Order Rights Takes Effect September 1, 2023

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The Texas legislature has passed House Bill 3485 that may limit owner-directed change orders for owner-directed work. The law takes effect September 1, 2023 for contracts entered into on or after September 1, 2023. The...more

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Tokyo Dispute Resolution & Crisis Management Newsletter – August 2020 - Mining Arbitration in the Asia-Pacific

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The Asia-Pacific region integrates the mining industry within the life cycle of the global economy more fluidly than perhaps anywhere else in the world. Metals and minerals extracted from the region are transported to the...more

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Red Notice Newsletter - June 2015

This month on the anticorruption front, an energy company announces the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has declined to bring charges following an Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)-related investigation, the protracted...more

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Oil & Gas, Mines & Minerals – Security under the Alberta Builders’ Lien Act

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When registered in accordance with the Alberta Builders’ Lien Act (BLA), a builders’ lien provides security for unpaid contractors, labourers and suppliers who have “improved” lands. This includes those providing materials or...more

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PA Tax Law News -- December 2013

In This Issue: Fuel Taxes Increased to Solve Transportation Funding Shortfall; PA Supreme Court Upholds Rejection of Township Business Privilege Tax; Unclaimed Property - Challenge to Delaware’s Auditing Procedures;...more

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