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Eleventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Saudi Arabia
Benjamin Watson, Jr. v. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, decided by Eleventh Circuit on November 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of ...
Arbitration clause doesn't cover pre-treaty claims, court rules
Casa Express Corp v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, decided by Eleventh Circuit on October 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. Casa Express Corp. sued Venezuela for breach of contract an...
Ohio court dismisses defamation suit against France based on sovereign immunity
Ostigny v. France, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on October 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Ostigny, sued France for alleged defamation and intentional infliction of e...
D.C. Circuit: India's commercial activities waive sovereign immunity for arbitral award enforcement
Deutsche Telekom, A.G. v. Republic of India, decided by D.C. Circuit on October 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of India's motion to...
Force Majeure Clause Does Not Excuse Performance Due to Party's Own Actions
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. v. Petroleos De Venezuela, S.A., decided by D.C. Circuit on October 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether a "f...
Venezuela waives sovereign immunity by agreeing to arbitrate under New York Convention
Ricardo Devengoechea v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, decided by Eleventh Circuit on October 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial...
Eleventh Circuit Affirms France's Sovereign Immunity in Treasure Case
Global Marine Exploration, Inc. v. Republic of France, decided by Eleventh Circuit on August 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal...
Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Clergy Abuse Lawsuit Against Holy See
Blecher v. Holy See, decided by Second Circuit on July 24, 2025, resulted in a dismissed outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by clergy, holding that t...
ZMDC subject to US jurisdiction for contract dispute
Amaplat Mauritius Ltd. v. Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation, decided by D.C. Circuit on July 15, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Zimbabwe Mining D...
SCOTUS: State-owned Antrix waived sovereign immunity by agreeing to arbitration
CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd. v. Antrix Corp., decided by Supreme Court of the United States on June 5, 2025, resulted in a affirmed outcome. The Supreme Court affirmed the Seventh Circuit's decision, hol...
SCOTUS: Mexico cannot sue US gunmaker Smith & Wesson in US courts
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on June 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court considered whether the Fo...
SCOTUS: Foreign bank not liable under RICO for overseas money laundering
BLOM Bank SAL v. Honickman, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on June 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court affirmed the Second Circuit's decision, holding that a...
SCOTUS: State-owned Antrix waived sovereign immunity in arbitration award dispute
CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd. v. Antrix Corp., decided by Supreme Court of the United States on June 5, 2025, resulted in a affirmed outcome. The Supreme Court affirmed the Seventh Circuit's decision, hol...
NSO Group Wins Sovereign Immunity in Hacking Lawsuit
Hanan Khashoggi v. NSO Group Technologies Limited, decided by Fourth Circuit on May 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns whether NSO Group, an Israeli technology firm, is ...
NSO Group Wins Sovereign Immunity in Hacking Lawsuit
Hanan Khashoggi v. NSO Group Technologies Limited, decided by Fourth Circuit on May 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns whether NSO Group, an Israeli technology firm, is ...
Sri Lanka Immune from Suit: Court Affirms Dismissal of HRB's Claims
Hamilton Reserve Bank v. Sri Lanka, decided by Second Circuit on April 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Hamilton Reserve Ban...
Court Affirms Dismissal of Claims Against Israeli Official Under FSIA
Sara Aviel v. Sergio Gor, decided by D.C. Circuit on April 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether the district court erred in dismissing Sara Aviel's claims...