LMAO. Yup I do have the bug on this case. Read “Law of the Jungle” then “Crude Awakening”. This after reading the Kaplan decisions and a lot of the court filings. Goldhaber’s e-book is a must read. He is that rare writer / attorney who understands facts and science can be presented in a compelling narrative . A very rare gift he uses in his book to highlight the differences between being a competent attorney and a incompetent narcissist (Donziger). Devastating book.

George, glad to see you’ve got the bug!

The Kaplan decision was not an extension of the Ecuadorean case. Its a separate matter involving the conduct of American lawyers and consulting firms who engaged in a conduct aimed to defraud an American company. On that basis alone the court does not have to get into the ramifications of the judgement in Ecuador. This court has every right to determine on its own the conduct of American firms and lawyers under the rules of evidence and jurisdiction of an American court whether a judgement can be enforced in this country. Its really that simple. I believe we can over think issues sometimes. The 2nd Circuit jurisdiction ends at our borders and they will approach it strictly as an American decision as to collection of a judgement in this country. I believe they will affirm Kaplan’s decision.

For setting any type of precedent you can cite in the future, this case is quite frankly a dog. PR braying aside, no one should take away any lesson from it other then if your an attorney; don’t lie, cheat or bribe.