Published On: October 14th, 2012 | Author: Perry Law, P.C. | Category: News
The United States Supreme Court opened up its 2012-2013 term with oral arguments regarding the Alien Tort Claims Act. In general, the Act vests federal courts with jurisdiction to hear actions by aliens regarding torts committed in violation of the United States’ laws. Among the issues being heard are whether the Act applies to actions committed overseas and whether the Act applies to actions committed by companies.
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