Jonathan Drimmer

October 30, 2007 | Corporate Counsel

How much attention must corporations pay to potential human rights abuses in overseas operations? Given the growing wave of Alien Tort Claims Act lawsuits against multinational corporations and their executive officers and the stakes in these high-profile, high-damage suits, it is vitally important for multinational companies and their in-house counsel to plan carefully and pay close attention to ATCA concerns. Attorney Jonathan Drimmer offers four suggestions for helping companies weather the ATCA storm.

By Jonathan Drimmer

9 minute read

June 05, 2007 | Law.com

Despite the U.S. Supreme Court's effort to restrict and clarify the Alien Tort Claims Act, the number of ATCA lawsuits against multi-national companies continues to grow, as does the divergence among courts interpreting the act. Some courts have construed the ATCA narrowly, but others have recognized novel claims and theories of liability. Attorney Jonathan Drimmer highlights two recent cases that demonstrate the unpredictability of ATCA cases, and discusses what companies can do to reduce their exposure.

By Jonathan Drimmer

11 minute read