Transnational Litigation in U.S. Courts

3 credits · Law School

An examination of problems arising in litigation brought in federal courts by or against foreign nationals. Topics will include: (1) personal jurisdiction over foreign defendants; (2) service of process abroad; (3) forum non conveniens; (4) antitrust injunctions; (5) subject matter jurisdiction in international litigation; (6) foreign sovereign immunity; (7) forum selection clauses; (8) international arbitration; (9) taking evidence abroad; and (10) recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.