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Jurisdiction

Vanderbilt University Law School

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Recent Decisions, Thomas L. Raleigh, Iii, Jay W. Mccann Jan 1979

Recent Decisions, Thomas L. Raleigh, Iii, Jay W. Mccann

Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law

Jurisdiction--Application of Doctrine of Forum Non Conveniens Justified when Defendant Consents to Jurisdiction of a Non-United States Forum

Thomas L. Raleigh, III

Securities Regulation--Extraterritorial Application of Antifraud Provisions--Allegation of Deception of Foreign Fundholders by Foreign Directors Insufficient to Invoke Jurisdiction of the Securities Laws

Jay W. McCann

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The Applicability Of Shaffer To The Quasi-In-Rem Attachment Of Foreigners' Assets, Steven H. Becker Jan 1979

The Applicability Of Shaffer To The Quasi-In-Rem Attachment Of Foreigners' Assets, Steven H. Becker

Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law

This Note proposes to examine the nature of United States contacts availed of by foreign defendants, and to determine the impact of Shaffer on the potential assertion of quasi-in-rem jurisdiction based on those contacts. It is instructive to consider quasi-in-rem jurisdiction's relation to four possible scenarios involving a foreign defendant: (1) the foreign defendant who owns real estate in this country; or (2) maintains deposits in United States banks; or (3) invests in securities that are registered locally; or (4) extends credit to United States companies or individuals on a regular basis. This Note ultimately concludes that in light of …

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Case Digest, Journal Staff Jan 1979

Case Digest, Journal Staff

Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law

1. ADMIRALTY-- An Owner Must Arbitrate a Claim that a Parent Company Assigned to its Subsidiary when the Owner Contemplated such Arbitration in a Contract with the Subsidiary

2. DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY-- United Nations Employees not Accorded Diplomatic Immunity in Cases of Espionage; Recapture of Stolen Classified Information Diplomat does not Violate Diplomatic Immunity

3. EXTRADITION-- United States Extradition Treaty Applicable to all Enumerated Crimes regardless of the Sentence Imposed

4. INTERNATIONAL PATENT REGULATION-- Motion Requesting Benefit of Foreign Patent in Patent Interference Action is Proper without Supporting Statement of Reasons when Opponent can Fairly Respond

5. JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE-- Dismissal …

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