International Tribunal Allows US$680 million Investment Claim Against Dominican Government to Proceed to Final Hearing

By natalie • Oct 6th, 2008 • Category: Arbitration, International Arbitration
LOS ANGELES, Oct 06, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — An arbitration tribunal constituted under the France-Dominican Republic Bilateral Investment Treaty released an award last week ruling on the jurisdictional objections raised by the Dominican Republic in a claim brought by TCW and its parent company. The claim involves an investment in EDE ESTE, an electric distribution company in the Dominican Republic that serves approximately 600,000 customers and has 1,200 employees. The tribunal rejected the objections raised by the Dominican Government and allowed US$680 million in claims against the Republic to proceed to a final hearing and an award on the merits of the dispute.

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More Help Sought for Farm Mediation, Arbitration Program

By natalie • Oct 6th, 2008 • Category: Arbitration, Mediation

Wisconsin Ag Connection - 10/06/2008

The Wisconsin Farm Mediation and Arbitration Program, which provides services to farmers involved in agricultural business disputes, is calling for applications to fill a limited number of volunteer mediator openings. Although applicants are welcome from anywhere in Wisconsin, they are especially needed in the southwestern region and the northern half of the state. Previous experience in agriculture or mediation is helpful, but not required.

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Judge: Foreclosure mediation can satisfy homeowners and lenders

By natalie • Oct 6th, 2008 • Category: Mediation

Amy L. Edwards

Sentinel Staff Writer

October 6, 2008

Judges in Seminole County know the scenario all too well.

A homeowner — perhaps one who lost a job several months earlier — falls behind on the mortgage payments. The lender forecloses, and the case arrives in court.

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Charity seeks to shed its R.I. chapter

By natalie • Oct 6th, 2008 • Category: Arbitration

By Edward Fitzpatrick

Journal Staff Writer

PROVIDENCE — The Make-A-Wish Foundation of America is trying to revoke the charter of its Rhode Island chapter, saying the local group failed to disclose the $118,000 salary of its chief executive officer on Internal Revenue Service forms, as required by law.

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Nepal: No says Maoists’ minister for UN mediation

By natalie • Oct 6th, 2008 • Category: Mediation

The Maoists while in jungles preferred the UN mediation for talks with the government in Nepal, however, the Maoists in government now prefer no more UN support to hold talks with the India nurtured Nepal’s Militant Madhesi outfits.

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