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The Alien Tort Statute (ATS): Suing for International Torts

The Alien Tort Statute (ATS) is a powerful, yet increasingly restricted, U.S. federal law allowing non-U.S. citizens to file civil lawsuits in U.S. courts for torts committed in violation of the law of nations or a U.S. treaty. This post explores its history, key requirements, and the profound limits placed on it by recent Supreme […]

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The Essential Role of Comity in International Law

Meta Description: Explore the doctrine of Comity—a principle of mutual courtesy and respect—and its critical role in resolving disputes across different jurisdictions, from state-to-state relations to complex global litigation and foreign judgment enforcement. In an increasingly interconnected world, where commerce, travel, and personal relationships routinely cross national and state borders, legal disputes are no longer

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