銆�� Third Annual Investment Treaty Arbitration Conference in 30 April 2009: A Debate and Discussion - Interpretation In Investment Arbitration.

銆�� Investment treaty arbitration remains one of the most dynamic and growing areas of international arbitration. Ian Laird is the Co-Chair of the conference. Baiju Vasani and Marguerite Walter will also attend this event. Crowell & Moring is a sponsor.
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銆�� On the day of 21 April 2009, EVN informed the Republic of Macedonia that it is contemplating to initiate arbitration proceedings according to the 'Treaty between the Republic of Austria and the Republic of Macedonia on the Promotion and Protection of Investments' and the 'Energy Charter' in order to protect its investment in connection with the acquisition of 90% of the shares of EVN Macedonia AD, the only electricity distribution and supply company.
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銆�� The total number of cases filed with the American Arbitration Association increased by 8 percent last year, from 127,729 cases in 2007 to 138,447 last year, according to the Association.
20 April 2009
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銆�� Indian branch of London Court of International Arbitration Opens. That the Indian branch of London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) was inaugurated in New Delhi on Saturday, 19April2009.
銆�� http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/19/stories/2009041960901000.htm

銆�� A summary of the story was in the Law Society Gazette in 17 April 2009
銆�� 銆�� 鈥斺�ADR shows its worth

銆�� Government departments used alternative dispute resolution in 374 cases last year, with 271 leading to settlement 鈥�a success rate of 72%, the Ministry of Justice has said. It estimated that ADR saved 锟�6.3m. In the previous year, ADR was attempted in 311 cases and succeeded in 68%.
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Editor: Qianlin Wang