TRANSNATIONAL LITIGATION AND COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION

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1 TRANSNATIONAL LITIGATION AND COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION An Analysis of American, European, and International Law Third Edition Joseph Lookofsky and Ketilbjørn Hertz JURIS DJØF Publishing Copenhagen

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE to the Third Edition...xi CHAPTER 1 SUBSTANCE AND PROCEDURE IN TRANSNATIONAL DISPUTES 1.1 Introduction Themes and Cross-Currents in Transnational Litigation... 7 CHAPTER 2 EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2.1 Introduction Jurisdiction to Adjudicate Bases of Jurisdiction: a Comparative Survey A. Territorial Jurisdiction Based on Domicile B. Specific Jurisdiction in Contract and Tort C. Jurisdiction by Consent D. Nationality-, Property- and Presence-Based Jurisdiction Extraterritorial Jurisdiction within the European Union: The Brussels Regulation Regulation Overview Jurisdiction in Contract Cases A. Place of Performance Tessili v Dunlop (1976) Notes, Questions & Commentary A. de Bloos v Bouyer (1976) Notes, Questions & Commentary Shenavai v Kreischer (1987) Notes, Questions & Commentary B. Jurisdictional Clauses: an Introduction to Article Salotti v RÜWA (1976) Notes, Questions & Commentary Zelger v Salinitry (No. 1) (1980) Notes, Questions & Commentary C. Ancillary Jurisdiction and the Lis Pendens Problem D. Jurisdiction with respect to Consumer Contracts Jurisdiction in Tort Bier v Mines de Potasse (1976) Notes, Questions & Commentary iii

4 iv table of contents Arcado v Haviland (1987) Notes, Questions & Commentary Réunion Européenne v Spliethoff s (1998) Notes, Questions & Commentary Doing Business Abroad: an Introduction to Article 5(5) A. de Bloos v Bouyer (1976) Notes & Commentary Schotte v Parfums Rothschild (1987) Notes, Questions & Commentary The Lugano Convention Jurisdiction Under English Law Introduction Jurisdiction in Contract Under English Law Underweser Reederei v. Zapata Off-Shore (1969) Notes, Questions & Commentary Brinkibon Ltd. v Stahag Stahl (1982) Notes, Questions & Commentary Spiliada Maritime v Cansulex (1987) Notes, Questions & Commentary Roneleigh Ltd. v MII Exports (1988) Notes, Questions & Commentary Jurisdiction under American Law Long-Arm; State & Federal Courts; Due Process World-Wide Volkswagen v. Woodson (1980) Notes, Questions & Commentary Helicopteros Nacionales v. Hall (1984) Notes, Questions & Commentary Jurisdiction in Contract Cases A. Supplementary Rules Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewicz (1985) Notes, Questions & Commentary Afram Export v. Metallurgiki Halyps (1985) Notes, Questions & Commentary B. Contract Jurisdiction Quasi in Rem Majique Fashions v. Warwick (1979) Notes, Questions & Commentary C. Forum Agreement

5 table of contents v M/S Bremen v. Zapata Off-Shore (1972) Notes, Questions & Commentary Volkswagenwerk v. Klippan GmbH (1980) Notes, Questions & Commentary Jurisdiction in Tort Asahi Metal v. Superior Court of California (1987) Notes, Questions & Commentary Forum Non Conveniens, Lis Pendens and Antisuit Injunctions A. Forum Non Conveniens Pain v. United Technologies (1980) Notes, Questions & Commentary In re. Union Carbide Disaster, Bhopal (1984) Notes, Questions & Commentary B. Lis Alibi Pendens Note re. Ingersoll Milling Machine Co. v. Granger.355 C. Antisuit Injunctions Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and the Corporate Veil Bulova Watch v. K. Hattori & Co. (1986) Notes, Questions & Commentary Hague Convention on Choice-of-Court Agreements CHAPTER 3 THE APPLICABLE LAW IN CONTRACT AND TORT 3.1 General Introduction European Law Contract Conflicts and the Rome I Regulation A. Party Autonomy ISS Machinery Services Ltd v Aeolian Shipping SA (2001) Notes, Questions & Commentary Egon Oldendorff v Libera Corporation (1995) Notes, Questions & Commentary B. Supplementary Rules in the Absence of Choice ICF v MIC Operations BV (2009) Notes, Questions & Commentary C. Mandatory Rules

6 vi table of contents Transocean Drilling Ltd UK v Arbejdsministeriet (2000) Notes & Commentary Sales Law Conflicts and Harmonization A. Introduction B Hague Convention C Vienna Convention (CISG) D Hague Convention Tort Conflicts under European Law A. Non-Contractual Obligations and the Rome II Regulation B. Selected Tort Cases under European National Law Red Sea Insurance Co. Ltd v Bouygues SA (1994) Notes & Commentary Edmunds v Simmonds (2000) Notes, Questions & Commentary Krægpøth v Rasmussen (1982) Notes, Questions & Commentary Product Liability Illustrations, Notes & Questions Choice and Conflict in American Courts Introduction: Significant Contacts and Governmental Interests Contracts and Sales A. The First Restatement Madaus v. November Hill Farm (1986) Notes, Questions & Commentary B. The Second Restatement Nordson Corp. v. Plasschaert (1982) Notes, Questions & Commentary C. International Sales Contracts (Revisited) Ajax Tool Works, Inc. v. Can-Eng Mfg. (2003) Notes, Questions & Commentary Tort Conflicts: General Principles A. The First Restatement B. The Second Restatement Babcock v. Jackson (1963) Notes, Questions & Commentary Barkanic v. General Aviation [China] (1991) Notes, Questions & Commentary

7 table of contents vii Simon II Tobacco Litigation (2000) Notes & Questions Product Liability Trahan v. Squibb (1983) Notes, Questions & Commentary Kozoway v. Massey-Ferguson, Inc. (1989) Notes, Questions & Commentary Townsend v. Sears Roebuck (2007) Notes, Questions & Commentary CHAPTER 4 EXTRATERRITORIAL SERVICE AND EVIDENCE ABROAD 4.1 General Introduction The Service of Process on Defendants Abroad Introduction Service under European Law Service under American Law The Hague Service Convention Volkswagenwerk Aktiengesellschaft v. Schlunk (1988) Notes, Questions and Commentary The Taking of Evidence Abroad Introduction The Taking of Evidence under National Law The Hague Evidence Convention Société Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale v. United States District Court (1987) Notes, Questions and Commentary CHAPTER 5 RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS 5.1 General Introduction Enforcement under European Law Enforcement under National Law Adams & Others v Cape Industry (1989) Notes, Questions & Commentary Recognition & Enforcement under the Brussels Regulation Debaecker & Plouvier v Bouwman (1985) Notes, Questions & Commentary Enforcement under Other EU Regulations

8 viii table of contents 5.3 Recognition & Enforcement under American Law Recognition and Enforcement of Sister-State Judgments Griffis v. Luban (2002) Notes, Questions & Commentary Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Country Judgments Somportex Limited v. Philadelphia Chewing Gum Corp. (1972) Notes, Questions & Commentary Ackermann v. Levine (1986) Notes, Questions & Commentary Proposed Federal Legislation and New Federal Speech Statute A. American Law Institute Proposal B. New Federal Legislation: Speech (2010) CHAPTER 6 INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION 6.1 Introduction: the Arbitration Alternative The Arbitral Scenario, Institutions and Applicable Laws The Arbitral Scenario Institutional Arbitration From Procedure to Conflicts and Substantive Law International Regulation: An Introduction to the 1958 New York Convention Pre-Award Enforcement Contract Formation, Interpretation & Validity Kahn Lucas Lancaster v. Lark International (1999) Notes, Questions & Commentary Zambia Steel & Building Supplies v James Clark & Eaton Ltd. (1986) Notes, Questions & Commentary McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Kingdom of Denmark (1985) Notes, Questions & Commentary Mitsubishi Motors Corp. v. Soler Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc. (1985)

9 table of contents ix Notes, Questions & Commentary Interim Measures Post-Award Enforcement Introduction Judicial Review in the Country of Origin Bergesen v. Joseph Muller Corporation (1983) Notes, Questions & Commentary Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Awards Parsons & Whittemore Inc. v. Rakta (1974) Notes, Questions & Commentary Introduction to Bridas and Chromalloy International Standard Electric v. Bridas Sociedad (1990) Notes, Questions & Commentary TABLE OF CASES INDEX APPENDICES ON CD-ROM CHAPTER 2 JURISDICTION EU Brussels I Regulation (2000) EU Brussels (I) Convention (1968, consolidated version 1998) EU Brussels II Regulation (2003) EU Insolvency Regulation (2000) EU Maintenance Regulation (2008) 1st Hague Draft Judgments Convention (1999) 1st Hague Draft Judgments Convention Explanatory Report (2000) 2nd Hague Draft Judgments Convention (2001) Hague Choice of Court Convention (2005) Lugano Convention (2007) CHAPTER 3 CHOICE OF LAW EU Rome I Regulation (2008) EU Rome (I) Convention (1980, consolidated version 1998) EU Rome II Regulation (2007) Hague Sales Convention (1955) original French language text

10 x table of contents Hague Sales Convention (1955) unofficial English translation (excerpts) Hague Sales Convention (1986) United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (1980) Hague Products Liability Convention (1973) Hague Traffic Accident Convention (1971) UK Private International Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1995 CHAPTER 4 SERVICE AND EVIDENCE EU Service Regulation (2007) EU Service Regulation (2000) Hague Service Convention (1965) EU Evidence Regulation (2001) Hague Evidence Convention (1970) CHAPTER 5 RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT (See also Chapter 2 above) EU Enforcement Order Regulation (2004) EU Payment Order Procedure Regulation (2006) EU Small Claims Procedure Regulation (2007) Uniform Foreign Money-Judgment Recognition Act (1962) CHAPTER 6 ARBITRATION UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules (1976, revised 2010) Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (2001) UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration (1985) UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration (1985, revised 2006) UK Arbitration Act 1996 Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (the New York Convention) (1958)