Consultation on the Hague Conference Project on Parallel Proceedings and Related Actions
International lawyers and their associations have the opportunity to contribute to work at the Hague Conference on Private International Law designed to address problems that arise when the same or similar case has been filed in courts in multiple states. The Hague Conference has developed a Consultation Paper and a dedicated webpage providing information about…
Continue ReadingA Big Step Forward for Service by Email under the Hague Service Convention
The Special Commission on the practical operation of the Service, Evidence, and Access to Justice Conventions has just completed its 2024 meeting and, at last, taken on the issue of service by email under the Hague Service Convention. Its conclusions are welcome and should have a significant influence on U.S. courts’ decisions, which in recent…
Continue ReadingA Primer on Transnational Parallel Proceedings
It is not uncommon for parties involved in cross-border disputes to file competing or overlapping lawsuits in different forums. When should a U.S. court stay its hand in favor of a lawsuit filed in another country? Conversely, when should a U.S. court take proactive measures to defend its jurisdiction from interference by proceedings in a…
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