Via Luke Peterson, I see that ICSID is webcasting a hearing in the Pac Rim CAFTA-DR investment arbitration:
A hearing on preliminary objections in the above case will be transmitted live via internet feed on Monday, May 31, 2010 and Tuesday, June 1, 2010, starting at 9:30 a.m. EST (U.S. Eastern Time) each day. The live streaming is being made available pursuant to Article 10.21.2 of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA).
Accessing the Live Stream
To access the live stream you will need Windows Media Player, which is available free for download here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/AllDownloads.aspxThe stream will be transmitted in both English and Spanish, and will be available in high speed (256 kbps) and low speed (56 kbps) to accommodate different bandwidth capabilities.
For the hearing in English, click here: mms://wbmswebcast1.worldbank.org/live1
For the hearing in Spanish, click here: mms://wbmswebcast1.worldbank.org/live2
I don't know if this is the first time they've done this, but it's the first I've heard of it. It's a great development, and I hope the WTO follows suit.
If you want to follow along, relevant documents are here: http://www.minec.gob.sv/index.php?option=com_phocadownload&view=category&id=26:otros-documentos&Itemid=63
