International Human Rights Litigation in U.S. Courts: 2nd Revised Edition Hardcover - 2008 - 2nd Edition
by Beth Stephens (Editor); Michael Ratner (Editor); Judith Chomsky (Editor)
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Written by leading human rights litigators and theorists, this treatise offers a comprehensive analysis of human rights litigation in U.S. courts under the Alien Tort Statute and related provisions, including jurisprudential complexities and litigation guidance. The book includes discussion of the Alien Tort Statute, the Torture Victim Protection Act, and less common jurisdictional bases. The issues raised by suing corporations are also discussed. Separate chapters address lawsuits against the U.S. and foreign governments. A section on defenses includes analysis of topics such as immunities, forum non conveniens, and the intervention of the executive branch. The final section discusses litigation strategies.
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- Title International Human Rights Litigation in U.S. Courts: 2nd Revised Edition
- Author Beth Stephens (Editor); Michael Ratner (Editor); Judith Chomsky (Editor)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition number 2nd
- Edition 2
- Pages 654
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Brill Nijhoff
- Date 2008-01
- Features Bibliography, Index
- ISBN 9781571053534 / 1571053530
- Weight 2.35 lbs (1.07 kg)
- Dimensions 9.4 x 6.4 x 1.8 in (23.88 x 16.26 x 4.57 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects United States, Aliens - United States
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007045945
- Dewey Decimal Code 341.48
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- Reference and Research Bk News, 05/01/2008, Page 233
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