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A Test By Any Other Name: The Influence Of Justice Breyer's Concurrence In Kiobel V. Royal Dutch Petroleum Co., Alex S. Moe Jan 2014

A Test By Any Other Name: The Influence Of Justice Breyer's Concurrence In Kiobel V. Royal Dutch Petroleum Co., Alex S. Moe

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

In Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum Co., the Supreme Court applied the presumption against extraterritorial application to the Alien Tort Statute (“ATS”). In doing so, the Court undermined the generally accepted view of the ATS: that it could apply to actions abroad. Applying this presumption severely limited the factual circumstances that could produce a viable ATS claim. The majority opinion carved an exception, permitting extraterritorial ATS claims that “touch and concern” the United States, but declined to set more specific guidelines. In the absence of such guidelines, lower courts have applied the presumption in an overbroad fashion, barring claims that …


Corporate Liability Under The Alien Tort Statute: Can Corporations Have Their Cake And Eat It Too?, Alison Bensimon Jan 2013

Corporate Liability Under The Alien Tort Statute: Can Corporations Have Their Cake And Eat It Too?, Alison Bensimon

Loyola University Chicago International Law Review

No abstract provided.


Nfl: National Football League Or No Free Logos?, Kathryn Kokoczka Jan 2010

Nfl: National Football League Or No Free Logos?, Kathryn Kokoczka

Public Interest Law Reporter

No abstract provided.


Vindicating The Rights Of People Living With Aids Under The Alien Tort Claims Act, Margaret B. Kwoka Jan 2009

Vindicating The Rights Of People Living With Aids Under The Alien Tort Claims Act, Margaret B. Kwoka

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Tort Law And Journalism Ethics, Richard T. Karcher Jan 2009

Tort Law And Journalism Ethics, Richard T. Karcher

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Understanding And Problematizing Contractual Tort Subrogation, Brendan S. Maher, Radha A. Pathak Jan 2008

Understanding And Problematizing Contractual Tort Subrogation, Brendan S. Maher, Radha A. Pathak

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Getting To The Bottom Of Tort Reform, Suzanne Blaz Jan 2004

Getting To The Bottom Of Tort Reform, Suzanne Blaz

Public Interest Law Reporter

No abstract provided.


A Familiar Tort That May Not Exist In Illinois: The Unreasonable Intrusion On Another's Seclusion, James W. Hilliard Jan 1999

A Familiar Tort That May Not Exist In Illinois: The Unreasonable Intrusion On Another's Seclusion, James W. Hilliard

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Illinois Tort Law: A Rich History Of Cooperation And Respect Between The Courts And The Legislature, Victor E. Schwartz, Mark A. Behrens, Mark D. Taylor Jan 1997

Illinois Tort Law: A Rich History Of Cooperation And Respect Between The Courts And The Legislature, Victor E. Schwartz, Mark A. Behrens, Mark D. Taylor

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Spoliation Of Evidence In Illinois: The Law After Boyd V. Traveler's Insurance Co., Margaret O'Mara Frossard Hon., Neal S. Gainsberg Jan 1997

Spoliation Of Evidence In Illinois: The Law After Boyd V. Traveler's Insurance Co., Margaret O'Mara Frossard Hon., Neal S. Gainsberg

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Illinois' Landmark Tort Reform: The Sponsor's Policy Explanation, Kirk W. Dillard Jan 1996

Illinois' Landmark Tort Reform: The Sponsor's Policy Explanation, Kirk W. Dillard

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


The Denial Of Future Tort Claims In Re Piper Aircraft: Will The Court's Quick-Fix Solution Keep The Debtor Flying High Or Bring It Crashing Down?, Michelle M. Morgan Jan 1995

The Denial Of Future Tort Claims In Re Piper Aircraft: Will The Court's Quick-Fix Solution Keep The Debtor Flying High Or Bring It Crashing Down?, Michelle M. Morgan

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Social Interests Versus Plaintiffs' Rights: The Constitutional Battle Over Statutory Limitations On Punitive Damages, Janet V. Hallahan Jan 1995

Social Interests Versus Plaintiffs' Rights: The Constitutional Battle Over Statutory Limitations On Punitive Damages, Janet V. Hallahan

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Cates V. Cates: Illinois' "Solution" To Tort Litigation Between Parents And Children, Colleen M. Danaher Jan 1994

Cates V. Cates: Illinois' "Solution" To Tort Litigation Between Parents And Children, Colleen M. Danaher

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


New Developments In The Illinois Law Of Contribution Among Joint Tortfeasors, Kenneth Kandasar, Patrick J. Kelley Jan 1992

New Developments In The Illinois Law Of Contribution Among Joint Tortfeasors, Kenneth Kandasar, Patrick J. Kelley

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Lost Chance Of Survival In Illinois: The Need For Guidance From The Illinois Supreme Court, Shelly E. Smith Jan 1991

Lost Chance Of Survival In Illinois: The Need For Guidance From The Illinois Supreme Court, Shelly E. Smith

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Torts, Robert J. Bingle, William E. Meyer Jr. Jan 1990

Torts, Robert J. Bingle, William E. Meyer Jr.

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Legal Malpractice: Is It Tort Or Contract?, Blanche M. Manning Honorable Jan 1990

Legal Malpractice: Is It Tort Or Contract?, Blanche M. Manning Honorable

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Good Faith Settlement Under The Contribution Act: Do Trial Courts Have Too Much Discretion?, Louis J. Perona Honorable, Claire Perona Murphy Jan 1989

Good Faith Settlement Under The Contribution Act: Do Trial Courts Have Too Much Discretion?, Louis J. Perona Honorable, Claire Perona Murphy

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Compulsory Contribution Claims: Promoting Judicial Efficiency While Sacrificing Standards Of Justice, Brigitte M. Von Weiss Jan 1989

Compulsory Contribution Claims: Promoting Judicial Efficiency While Sacrificing Standards Of Justice, Brigitte M. Von Weiss

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Torts, Eric S. Palles, Ann L. Gibson Jan 1989

Torts, Eric S. Palles, Ann L. Gibson

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Torts, Todd A. Smith, Claire Perona Murphy Jan 1988

Torts, Todd A. Smith, Claire Perona Murphy

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Parent-Child Tort Immunity In Illinois, Daivd L. Grobart Jan 1986

Parent-Child Tort Immunity In Illinois, Daivd L. Grobart

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Torts, Todd Smith, Scott Lane Jan 1986

Torts, Todd Smith, Scott Lane

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Tort Reform Act, Michael A. Pope, Jamie S. Freveletti Jan 1986

Tort Reform Act, Michael A. Pope, Jamie S. Freveletti

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Implied Indemnity In Illinois, Forrest Gunnison Jan 1985

Implied Indemnity In Illinois, Forrest Gunnison

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Bystander Recovery In Illinois For The Negligent Infliction Of Emotional Distress:Rickey V. Chicago Transit Authority, Hilda C. Contreras Jan 1984

Bystander Recovery In Illinois For The Negligent Infliction Of Emotional Distress:Rickey V. Chicago Transit Authority, Hilda C. Contreras

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Punitive Damages In Mass Tort Cases: Recovery On Behalf Of A Class, Kevin M. Forde Jan 1984

Punitive Damages In Mass Tort Cases: Recovery On Behalf Of A Class, Kevin M. Forde

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Tortious Interference With Inheritance In Illinois, Linda S. Stinehart Jan 1984

Tortious Interference With Inheritance In Illinois, Linda S. Stinehart

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Prejudgment Interest: Implementing Its Compensatory Purpose, Michael J. Martin Jan 1984

Prejudgment Interest: Implementing Its Compensatory Purpose, Michael J. Martin

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

No abstract provided.