SCOTUSblog: Supreme Court to hear argument on whether corporations can be held liable as accomplices in violations of international law
Nearly 240 years ago, Congress enacted the Alien Tort Statute, which allows foreigners to bring lawsuits in U.S. courts for serious violations of international law. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will ...
Supreme Court to hear argument on whether corporations can be held liable as accomplices in violations of international law
The United Nations secretary-general warned on Friday that international law was eroding before the world’s eyes, during a speech celebrating the 80th year anniversary of the World Court. “The force ...
SCOTUSblog: Supreme Court agrees to hear case on violations of international law
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide whether two federal laws that allow lawsuits in U.S. courts for torture and serious violations of international law permit private lawsuits for aiding and ...
JD Supra: International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change: what it may mean for businesses
In a landmark advisory opinion dated 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (“ICJ”) has unanimously found that States are legally bound to protect the environment from greenhouse gas ...
International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change: what it may mean for businesses
JD Supra: New International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion Raises Global Liability Stakes Around GHG Emissions and Climate Change amid U.S. Federal Regulatory Retreat
New International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion Raises Global Liability Stakes Around GHG Emissions and Climate Change amid U.S. Federal Regulatory Retreat