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Territorial Jurisdiction for Breach of Contract in Nigeria or whatever

Conflict of Laws

However, the defendant/appellant challenged the jurisdiction of the Kastina State High Court to hear the case on the basis that the contract in issue was concluded in Yobe State, where it claimed the cause of action arose, which it argued was outside the jurisdiction of Kastina State. 2] (2021) 7 NWLR (Pt. 1776) 535. [3]

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Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Alien Tort Statute

Constitutional Law Reporter

S. _ (2021), the U.S. Because making ‘operational decisions’ is an activity common to most corporations, generic allegations of this sort do not draw a sufficient connection between the cause of action respondents seek—aiding and abetting forced labor overseas—and domestic conduct.”. In Nestlé USA, Inc. Doe , 593 U.

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SCOTUS Clarifies Statute of Limitations for APA Claims

Constitutional Law Reporter

In 2021, Corner Post joined a suit brought against the Board under APA. According to the majority, an APA claim does not accrue for purposes of §2401(a)’s 6-year statute of limitations until the plaintiff is injured by final agency action. The Board subsequently published Regulation II, which sets a maximum interchange fee of $0.21

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Supreme Court Limits Standing for Class-Action Suits Under FCRA

Constitutional Law Reporter

S. _ (2021), the U.S. Supreme made it more difficult for plaintiffs to prove standing when bringing a credit-reporting class action lawsuit. The FCRA also creates a cause of action for consumers to sue and recover damages for certain violations. In TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez , 594 U.

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Unanimous Court Rules FTCA Bars Suit Against Federal Officers

Constitutional Law Reporter

S. _ (2021), the Supreme Court ruled that the Federal Tort Claims Act barred college student James King’s claims of police brutality. He also sued the officers individually under the implied cause of action recognized by Bivens. In Brownback v. King ,592 U. 2676 and precluded him from raising separate claims under Bivens v.

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Supreme Court Allows Controversial Texas Abortion Law to Take Effect

Constitutional Law Reporter

Supreme Court recently declined to block enforcement of a Texas law that prohibits abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. S. _ (2021), by a vote of 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts siding with the liberal justices. The Texas law at issue, S.B. The Court denied the application for injunctive relief in Whole Woman’s Health v.

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