United States: International Courts & Tribunals

After the fall of the Empire in China in 1912, and before the takeover of China by the Communists in 1949, there was a period in which a number of warlords controlled different areas of China. The United States felt that there was a need for certainty in the dealings of its citizens abroad therefore, for more than two decades in the early twentieth century, the United States maintained an unusual federal court on foreign soil—one that exercised full judicial authority over American citizens living and working in China.

Commercial litigation partner Jacques Semmelman joins Dateline NBC's True Crime Weekly podcast to demystify the complex world of international extradition law. Drawing on his experience as a former Assistant US Attorney, Semmelman explains the legal standards, treaty requirements, and diplomatic considerations that govern how individuals are transferred between countries to face criminal charges or serve sentences.

For foreign litigants and their counsel, a law in the United States known col- loquially as “Section 1782” (28 U.S.C. §1782) offers both an opportunity and a challenge. Section 1782 allows parties to existing or contemplated foreign pro- ceedings—or other persons with an interest in those proceedings—to obtain evidence located in the United States.

International arbitration filing statistics reveal significant shifts in global dispute resolution, with Asian institutions like CIETAC and SIAC experiencing substantial growth while traditional Western venues maintain steady caseloads. The data demonstrates how arbitration trends mirror broader patterns in cross-border business activity, investment flows, and evolving commercial relationships across regions.

International arbitration cases span multiple jurisdictions and legal systems, requiring funders with global expertise and local knowledge. Omni Bridgeway's worldwide team of arbitration specialists...

The EU's manufacturing waiver for supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) permits third parties to manufacture medicinal products for export outside the EU, but divergent court interpretations have led to a 2026 CJEU referral. As national courts grapple with notification requirements and stockpiling provisions, the European Commission has announced a public consultation to evaluate whether the waiver has achieved its intended objectives.

Order imposes financial sanctions and visa restrictions against International Criminal Court (ICC) officials and their family members who assisted in targeting America and Israel...

In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world.

President Trump signed a raft of Executive Orders (E.O.) in the initial days of his new administration, several of which relate to sanctions.