US courts have jurisdiction to enforce intra-EU investment treaty arbitration awards (US Court of Appeals for DC Circuit)

In NextEra Energy Glob. Holdings B.V. v. Kingdom of Spain, 2024 WL 3837484 (D.C. Cir. Aug. 16, 2024), the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld the jurisdiction of... Read more »
ICJ rules it has jurisdiction on some aspects of Ukraine genocide case against Russia – JURIST

ICJ rules it has jurisdiction on some aspects of Ukraine genocide case against Russia – JURIST

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled Friday that it has jurisdiction to determine aspects of a case, brought by Ukraine against Russia, concerning allegations of genocide under the Convention on the... Read more »
Human rights NGOs call upon UK to expand universal jurisdiction – JURIST

Human rights NGOs call upon UK to expand universal jurisdiction – JURIST

A recent report published by two human rights non-governmental organizations (NGOs), REDRESS and the Clooney Foundation, found, “The UK has deviated from its historical commitment to international justice.” The report went on... Read more »
Amnesty International calls for universal jurisdiction against Taliban members accused of international law violations – JURIST

Amnesty International calls for universal jurisdiction against Taliban members accused of international law violations – JURIST

Amnesty International on Thursday called for the application of universal jurisdiction against members of the Taliban accused of crimes under international law. Universal jurisdiction in this case would give any country the... Read more »
District Case In re Kojima approved bankruptcy jurisdiction over cannabis related business

District Case In re Kojima approved bankruptcy jurisdiction over cannabis related business

How close is too close?  The answer to this question can have dire implications for people and companies involved in the cannabis industry who wish to seek bankruptcy protection.  Last month, a... Read more »
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