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Kiobel and the Future of Environmental and Product Liability Litigation Under the Alien Tort Statute

Companies should be aware of the potential impact that the Supreme Court's decision in <i>Kiobel</i> could have on litigation risks, both here and outside of the United States.

26 minute read November 28, 2012 at 09:30 AM
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Daniel J. Herling, Eric Gotting, Michelle Gillette And Leila Qutami
Kiobel and the Future of Environmental and Product Liability Litigation Under the Alien Tort Statute

Assume your client, a chemical company, is doing business in a foreign country. It has a pesticide manufacturing facility located in a rural area and also sells its products for use on nearby, government-owned plantations.

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