Several months ago, I received a call from the general counsel of a multinational corporation concerned about new anti-corruption laws that are now part of the international business law landscape. He was particularly concerned with the recently enacted UK Bribery Act, which he characterized as the FCPA “on steroids.” While the UK’s Bribery Act certainly has quite a bite, I … [Read more...]
How to File a Lawsuit Against a Foreign Government. The Basics.
Our firm recently received a call from a U.S. entity looking to file a lawsuit against a foreign government. While I cannot discuss the specifics of the case, I can tell you that the circumstances under which a U.S. entity or citizen would want to sue a foreign government fall across a broad spectrum. The most common cause of action filed against a foreign government is a … [Read more...]
Florida Court Refuses to Enforce $97M Foreign Judgment Against Dole
In an earlier post, I wrote about the Enforcement of Chinese Judgments in the United States and cited a recent California decision enforcing a Chinese judgment in the United States. The case is unique because it is generally believed that United States courts will not enforce Chinese judgments given the lack of a treaty between the two countries on the issue and given … [Read more...]