Monthly Archives: April 2026

Author: Zizhi (Grace) Xu* Jurisdiction: European Union United States Topics: BITs Enforcement of Arbitral Awards Sovereign Immunity New York Convention ICSID Introduction The European Court of Justice’s (“ECJ”) landmark rulings in Slovak Republic v. Achmea B.V. (“Achmea”)[1] and Republic of Moldova v. Komstroy LLC (“Komstroy”)[2] represent a categorical […]

How Achmea Works Out in the United States: The Enforcement ...

April 20, 2026 in Blog by Skye Lantian Chen

Author: Sun Young Hwang*, Geesu Lee* Jurisdiction: South Korea Topics: Climate Change Law Investment Disputes International and Transnational Law International Litigation I. Introduction[1] South Korea stands at a critical juncture in addressing climate change. Its government has pledged to substantially cut greenhouse gas emissions and shift toward a sustainable, […]

Navigating Climate Action and ISDS Risks for South Korea

April 9, 2026 in Blog by Skye Lantian Chen

Author: Binsy Susan*, Sambhav Sharma* Jurisdiction: India Topics: Tariffs Sanctions Introduction In today’s geopolitically charged global economy, imposition of tariffs and sanctions by countries is not uncommon. While the purposes may vary, including promotion of domestic economic interests, demonstration of soft power, as well as economic warfare, we […]

Tariffs, Sanctions and Cross-Border Contracts: International Arbitration Lessons from India

April 7, 2026 in Blog by Skye Lantian Chen

Author: Kabir Duggal*, Gustavo Favero Vaughn* Introduction: Judicial Wisdom and Arbitral Adjudication Cesar Asfor Rocha’s Letters to an Aspiring Judge: Each Case Harbors a Life, published by JURIS last year, offers reflections on the vocation of judging that resonate far beyond the traditional judiciary. As Professor Robert H. Smit […]

Humanism and Responsibility in Arbitral Decision-Making Lessons from Letters to ...

April 1, 2026 in Blog by Skye Lantian Chen