Although receiving little fanfare since its issuance, a recent trial court order in Florida state court has sent a warning shot to American defendants embroiled in litigation abroad.

In Gorsoan Ltd. v. Bullock, the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida in Miami-Dade County directly enforced an ex parte, worldwide asset freeze — commonly known as a “Mareva” or “freezing” injunction — originally issued by a Cyprus court.