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Procedural Uncoupling
Professor Brand notes that in evaluating the transnational litigation doctrines, “one must ask if these doctrines are the real problem.” He suggests that “in the Lago Agrio case, the real problem is something much different, and perhaps more fundamental, than an imbalance in rules of private international law.” It’s certainly true that there are deeper……
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Symposium Day 2
Thank you to Cassandra Robertson, Chris Whytock, Ron Brand, Doug Cassel, and Aaron Page for their contributions to the first-ever Letters Blogatory symposium. Cassandra and Chris gave very clear statements of their proposals for closing the “access-to-justice gap”, and Ron provided a thoughtful critique. Doug and Aaron discussed the Whytock/Robertson article from the perspective of……
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BREAKING: Lago Agrio Plaintiffs Seek Recognition and Enforcement in Canada
I have breaking news to report in the Lago Agrio case. The plaintiffs have brought an action for recognition and enforcement of the judgment in the Superior Court of Justice in Ontario. It looks like Alan Lenczner of Lenczner Slaght will be representing the plaintiffs. I will have more details as they become available, and……
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A New Kind of Estoppel?
I want to thank all of the contributors to today’s symposium. I’m really pleased and honored to be able to host what I think has been a very good discussion of a significant current issue. I want to comment briefly on what Whytock and Robertson have to say about estoppel. As I understand their position,……
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A Response to the Whytock/Robertson Proposal
Aaron Marr Page is the Managing Attorney at Forum Nobis pllc and an advocate for the Lago Agrio plaintiffs. Chris Whytock and Cassandra Robertson have produced an excellent and timely piece of scholarship and kudos to Letter Blogatory for so keenly picking up on its import and hosting this symposium. I must pause to note……