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[Webinar held on 2/3] International proceedings and cross-border proceedings-Explanation from a US perspective

2022/1/25
[Wilmer Hale Law Office / FRONTEO Co-sponsored Online Seminar]

In this webinar, WilmerHale DC office partners Steven Cherry and David Bowker will discuss the proceedings in international disputes from a US perspective.First, we will address the jurisdiction requirements of US courts (personal jurisdiction, constitutional due process, main jurisdiction, etc.) when filing or filing an international dispute.It also touches on issues related to the choice of venue (eg, litigation or arbitration, where to go) and the determination of which court law applies to the dispute.Next, regarding the disclosure of evidence in international proceedings, if there is a possibility of receiving discovery in the United States for cases being litigated overseas, and what kind of international discovery the U.S. court will disclose for cases being litigated in the United States. I will explain whether you admit it.Throughout the webinar, how to introduce recent trends and recent decisions regarding international proceedings (including recent issues in the US Supreme Court) and bring international disputes to US courts, or such in the United States. It also provides guidance on how to avoid being subject to proceedings.

 


【Webinar Summary】

◆ Title: International Proceedings and Cross-Border Proceedings-Commentary from US Perspective
◆ Date: January 2022, 2 (Thursday) 3:9 – 30:10 AM (JST)
◆ Fee: Free webinar
◆ Webinar type: Zoom Webinar
◆ Language:English
◆ Moderator: Shiho Tanaka, VP, Sales & Marketing Division (FRONTEO USA)
 
 

◆ Speaker:
Steven F. Cherry, Partner (Wilmer Hale)
 
Steven F. Cherry has been successful in defending businesses and individuals in government investigations, complex proceedings, class actions and arbitrations for over 30 years.He is particularly good at defending businesses and individuals in antitrust criminal investigations and civil lawsuits.He also works closely with local lawyers to represent clients in government and private proceedings around the world. According to Chambers USA, it is widely recognized by its peers as an "extraordinary lawyer" and "amazing practitioner," and is undoubtedly the best antitrust lawyer in the region and "greatly respected in the antitrust field." , Especially in the experience of international cartels and grand jury investigations. "
 
David W. Bowker, Partner (Wilmer Hale)
 
David W. Bowker chaired WilmerHale's international litigation practice and has been representing US and foreign companies, multinational companies, foreign governments, individuals, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, etc. for 20 years in the International Arbitration Court, He has held proceedings and arbitrations in state and federal courts, appeals courts and the federal Supreme Court.He is currently a non-executive professor of international law at the University of California, Berkeley Law School, Vice President of the American Association of International Law, a member of the American Legal Association, the International Legal Association, and the American Law Association.He recently co-authored Ristorante's International Judicial Assistance. Published in 2021 by A Practitioner's Guide to International Civil and Commercial Litigation, Oxford University Press and the International Law Institute.
 
 
 
◆ About the Law Firm:

WilmerHale is a leading comprehensive international law firm with 13 lawyers in 1,000 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. WilmerHale's lawyers are active in government, technology and business areas and have the following guidelines as an office:
– Provide quality, world-class legal and client services.
– Promote the diversity of lawyers and staff.
– Leverage our attorneys' outstanding talent and diverse experience to foster an environment that promotes entrepreneurship, collaboration and companionship.
– Encourage community contributions by providing public services to lawyers and staff through pro bono activities, administrative services, bar association services, education, and support for public institutions and charities.
– Hire and secure highly qualified lawyers with the common characteristics of good academic performance and personal achievement.

 

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