National security exceptions under international law
Issue 3 (June 2020), pp. 89-97
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National security invocations have become more common in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
FinTechs, digital finance and COVID-19: Reimagining the fate of vulnerable consumers around the globe
Issue 3 (June 2020), pp. 80-88
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COVID-19 has placed consumers in a position of vulnerability. Continue Reading
CISG hardship exemption in the time of COVID-19
Issue 2 (May 2020), pp. 71-79
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Does COVID-19 constitute hardship under the CISG?Continue Reading
Limitation of liability and ‘corona clauses’: Allocation of risks in international commercial contracts before and after COVID-19
Issue 2 (May 2020), pp. 66-70
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How can parties to a contract exclude and limit the risks associated with COVID-19? Continue Reading
Unauthorized trade in endangered species under international environmental law
Issue 2 (May 2020), pp. 60-65
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Is it legal to sell pangolins online?Continue Reading
COVID-19: Suspension of guarantees under the American Convention on Human Rights
Issue 2 (May 2020), pp. 56-59
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Under which conditions can States suspend the enjoyment of human rights in cases of emergency? Continue Reading
Changed circumstances affecting the arbitral seat
Issue 2 (May 2020), pp. 49-55
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Can arbitrators change the seat of arbitration based on notions of hardship? Continue Reading
Fighting COVID-19 guerilla tactics in arbitration: Do not suspend, adapt
Issue 2 (May 2020), pp. 43-48
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The COVID-19 pandemic has landed a significant blow on national litigation systems. While some parties might try to take advantage of the circumstances to delay procedures, the right route is to adapt and not suspend arbitrations.Continue Reading
COVID-19 and non-refoulement
Issue 2 (May 2020), pp. 39-42
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The refusal by some States to grant asylum to Rohingya refugees could violate international refugee law. Continue Reading
The legality of espionage in international law
Issue 1 (April 2020), pp. 31-38
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Is it illegal to spy on other States?Continue Reading