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Supreme Court Limits Reach of Alien Tort Statute

The Court's majority opinion may be most notable for what it does not do, namely, define the limits of the presumption against extraterritoriality to the Alien Tort Statute.

2nd Cir: GARA Bars Wrongful Death Suit Against Manufacturer

GARA contains four exceptions and in this case, the plaintiff invoked the fraud exception.

Fifth Circuit Affirms Extension of Immunity to FEMA Trailer Suits

The decision, like other recent similar decisions, confirms that government agencies can be immune as a matter of law for their post-decision emergency decisions.

Articles »

Make Sure Your Expert Speaks Our Language

By Timothy S. Tomasik

Qualified trial counsel must instruct retained expert witnesses as to the required elements for all demonstrative and visual evidence used at trial.

Has the Asbestos Gravy Train Reached the End of the Line in Illinois?

By David A. Lester

A recent ruling may put an end to the state's swell of asbestos litigation.

Improving Diversity: Where Do I Begin?

By Rudy Perrino

Diversity numbers in both the ABA and the profession are disappointing.

Sound Advice »

Overview of U.S. Trade Sanctions

By Douglas Maag

Veteran litigator Douglas Maag details how U.S. economic and trade sanctions can affect the handling of mass-tort claims. (8:13 min)

Roundtables »

The Supreme Court's First Decision on the Class Action Fairness Act: Standard Fire Ins. Co. v. Knowles

Learn what the decision means for plaintiffs and defendants litigating class actions. (1:01:03)

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