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Corruption—Sword and Shield in International Disputes

Dana Gas Co. secured a settlement totaling a cost of $607.5 million dollars as a result of arbitration with Crescent National Gas Company. The appeal from National Iranian OIl had been started in 2014, and was denied by the English High Court. Arbitration is set to continue throughout 2022-2023 as there is still unresolved payment based on the 25 year agreement between the companies.

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Defining the Foreign Sovereign Immunity Act – Kyrgyzstan case setting the precedent for future Chapter 11 cases

The future of Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases is changing rapidly as the Foreign Sovereign Immunity Act is dissected and iterated. The case between Kumtor and the Kyrgyzstan government ultimately leads to a globally impactful question: At what point is immunity via the Foreign Sovereign Immunity Act (FSIA) revoked? Is there any legal basis for blatant instances of swift and harsh governmental action within their own jurisdiction?

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