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The Forum Non Conveniens Decision

This two-part article addresses the strategic question of whether defendants sued by foreign plaintiffs for alleged foreign misconduct should pursue <i>forum non conveniens</i> dismissals.

17 minute read October 29, 2010 at 11:33 AM
By
Eric Lasker
The Forum Non Conveniens Decision

Over the past 15 years, there has been a surge of litigation in U.S. courts brought by foreign plaintiffs alleging harm from actions purportedly taken by U.S. companies in foreign countries.

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