Bg Group PLC v. Republic of Argentina

572 U.S. 25 · Decided March 5, 2014 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Bg Group PLC v. Republic of Argentina was decided on March 5, 2014 by a vote of 7–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Stephen G. Breyer wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Arbitration (non-labor)” in the Economic Activity area.

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Bg Group PLC v. Republic of Argentina

SCDB identifiers: case 2013-027, docket 2013-027-01.

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