Arguments on 2012-02-28

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  1. October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1491

    Can corporations face liability under the Alien Tort Statute?

    the sides that brought the case seek corporate liability for human rights abuses. the opposing sides argue international law bars such claims.

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    Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum Co.
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  2. October Term 2011 · Docket 11-88

    Does the Torture Victim Protection Act cover corporate entities?

    the sides that brought the case seek damages from a foreign government. the opposing sides argue the statute only covers natural persons.

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    Mohamad v. Palestinian Authority
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