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The Supreme Court Confronts Controversies Overseas, But Will Congress Have the Final Word?

by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP on 5/28/2012

The proper role of US courts in policing conduct abroad is commanding the Supreme Court’s attention and may soon command that of Congress. Since 1789, the Alien Torts Claims Act (“ATCA”) has long conferred jurisdiction upon...more

SEC Staff Issues Report on the Cross-Border Scope of Private Rights of Action for Securities Fraud

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 5/10/2012

The staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently released a study on the cross-border scope of the private right of action under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”),...more

Private Suits Under FCPA — An Ill-Advised Idea

by Jeff Ifrah on 1/31/2012

Late last year, Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.) introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that would amend the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) to permit private suits against certain foreign companies and...more

Trade & Manufacturing Alert - September 2011

by King & Spalding on 9/1/2011

In This Issue: - 01 “False Statement” Dispute In U.S.-China Trade Remedy Cases - 01 Despite Senate Procedural Agreement, Uncertainty Continues on TAA/FTAs - 02 Brazilian President Announces Plan To Revive...more

Trade & Manufacturing Alert - May 2011

by King & Spalding on 5/1/2011

In This Issue: - 01 U.S.-Colombian Accord On Labor Issues And U.S.-Panamanian Accord On Tax Information Open Way For Congressional Action On Three FTAs; Timing And Legislative Process Still Uncertain - 02 Federal...more

Siskind's Immigration Bulletin – July 27, 2010

by Gregory Siskind on 7/27/2010

In this Issue: 1. Openers 2. ABCs of Immigration Law: L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visas 3. Ask Visalaw.com 4. Border and Enforcement (Arizona) News -Arizona immigration law could overwhelm state's court system -ICE...more

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