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Alien vs. Policyholder

Although alien tort claims are still relatively novel, long-standing principles of insurance law, and judicial precedents established based on more familiar fact patterns, should provide helpful guidance to companies facing these claims.

11 minute read September 29, 2009 at 02:27 PM
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Seth A. Tucker
Alien vs. Policyholder

In recent years, there has been a proliferation of lawsuits brought in the United States by citizens of other countries alleging violations of international law.

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