In this commentary, we endorse concerns about the health impact of the trans-pacific partnership (TPP), paying particular attention to its mechanisms for investor state dispute settlement. We then describe the different, judge-led approach being advocated by the European Commission team negotiating the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, arguing that, while not perfect, it offers s...

the respect of property has recognized by the grate legal systems. despite of the recognition of this rule, there are some exceptions. expropriation, nationalization, confiscation and requisition are exceptions of the respect which cause the disputes in foreign investment. however national and international authorities, have different argumentations in ether violations of the respect to determi...

The paper examines how investor-State dispute settlement mechanisms -included in international investment agreements- are able to condition national policy space, even when foreign investors question measures regarding human rights, public health, or environmental protection. It also intends identify and explain the new trends agreements that illustrate different ways out labyrinth. In order ac...