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Article

3 Aug 2003

Author:
Adam Liptak, New York Times

U.S. Courts' role in foreign feuds comes under fire

[refers to lawsuits brought under Alien Tort Claims Act against companies allegedly connected with human rights abuses; includes reference to lawsuits against ExxonMobil and Unocal]

Part of the following timelines

ExxonMobil lawsuit (re Aceh)

Unocal lawsuit (re Myanmar)