Account

Sign in to access your account and subscription

Challenges to the DOJ's Jurisdiction over Extraterritorial Conduct

The U.S. is often criticized for being the world's policeman ' for trying to prosecute wrongdoing all over the world. The Supreme Court has in recent years begun imposing limits on the application of federal laws to wide swaths of extraterritorial conduct. But to what extent does the <I>Morrison</I> line of cases help challenge the notion of the United States as the world's policeman?

6 minute read September 01, 2016 at 11:34 AM
By
David S. Krakoff James T. Parkinson, Lauren R. Randell, Veena Viswanatha and Bree Murphy
Challenges to the DOJ's Jurisdiction over Extraterritorial Conduct

The United States is often criticized for trying to be the world's policeman ' for trying to prosecute wrongdoing all over the world, even when the connection to U.S. interests is, at best, tenuous.

This premium content is locked for Business Crimes Bulletin subscribers only

ENJOY UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE SINGLE SOURCE OF OBJECTIVE LEGAL ANALYSIS, PRACTICAL INSIGHTS, AND NEWS IN Business Crimes Bulletin

  • Stay current on the latest information, rulings, regulations, and trends
  • Includes practical, must-have information on copyrights, royalties, AI, and more
  • Tap into expert guidance from top entertainment lawyers and experts

Already have an account? Sign In Now

For enterprise-wide or corporate access, please contact Customer Service at [email protected] or call 1-877-256-2473.

NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2026 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

Continue Reading

Adverse Possessor Provided Insufficient Evidence to Support TackingTown’s Installation of Guardrails Did Not Constitute a TakingMortgagee Entitled to Deficiency JudgmentLandowner Adequately Alleged Trespass During Renovation

August 13, 2026

Agentic AI introduces risks that are novel and complex, but the most effective response is a familiar one. Zero Trust answers the problem of when an AI agent misfires on its own by constraining what an agent can do rather than betting on how it will behave.

August 01, 2026