Extraterritoriality

[Editor’s Note: This article is part of a Just Security series on the consolidated cases of Nestlé USA, Inc. v. Doe I and Cargill Inc. v. Doe I, which was argued before…

The Nestlé/Cargill v. Doe litigation has attracted dozens of amici briefs arguing over corporate liability, extraterritorial reach, separation of powers, and the aim of the Alien…

In extraordinary original research, David Golove has uncovered contemporary evidence on the original intent of the Alien Tort Statute — evidence which strongly supports its extraterritorial…

The upcoming case of Nestlé/Cargill v. Doe presents novel and consequential questions about the Alien Tort Statute, including its extraterritorial reach, imposition of corporate…

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Dec. 1 in the consolidated cases of Nestlé USA, Inc. v. Doe I and Cargill Inc. v. Doe I. Brought against two major chocolate manufacturers…

Electronic service of process -- including via social media -- has become an increasingly common practice. Gone are the days of the pizza delivery ruse.

Analysis of the Government of Finland's new statement on international law in cyberspace.

Ex-Saudi intelligence official Saad Aljabri's claim over an alleged assassination attempt faces issues including jurisdiction and immunity.

The new U.S. sanctions on Syria, which came into effect last month, are likely to bring the suffering of the Syrian people to new heights.

In a brief filed last week, the Trump administration reversed its position on corporate liability under the Alien Tort Statute (ATS), urging the Supreme Court to grant certiorari…

Unpacking the legal issues discussed in this major decision by German court.

Victims of human rights abuses abroad scored a win recently, when the U.S. District Court for Eastern Pennsylvania ruled in Jane W. et al. v. Thomas that claims involving war crimes…