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The Judgments Convention Is Here
The Judgments Convention has been adopted! This is the culmination of decades of work to fill one of the biggest gaps in private international law. The immediate prospects for American participation in the Convention are unclear. Indeed, in the days since adoption, only one state, Uruguay, has signed the Convention. But these things take time……
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Lago Agrio: Update and Correction
A correction to my last post on the Lago Agrio case. An alert reader noted that there is still an enforcement proceeding pending in Argentina’s Supreme Court. In late 2017, I reported on the first-instance decision in Argentina, and although I didn’t cover it, in July 2018 Chevron published an English translation of the appellate……
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Lago Agrio Case Comes To An End (For Now?)
Update: I made a correction to this story, relating to the pendency of an enforcement case in the Argentine Supreme Court. The Lago Agrio plaintiffs have consented to dismissal of their action in Ontario for the recognition and enforcement of the Ecuadorian judgment. Their consent came in the face of Chevron’s motion to dismiss. Because……
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Independence Day
Happy birthday, America! This year, Independence Day and its message are serious business. Here are a few thoughts for your consideration. It is not okay to have a Soviet-style display of military hardware on Independence Day. The President is like one of those Roman emperors who was jealous of generals who had earned a triumph……