This advanced course explores the legal, procedural, and jurisdictional complexities of class action litigation involving international plaintiffs in U.S. courts. It delves into multi-jurisdictional coordination, extraterritorial application of U.S. laws, due process considerations, service of process, and settlement enforcement. Participants will analyze real-world strategies used by corporate counsel, law firms, and multinational defendants to manage legal exposure, navigate foreign legal barriers, and comply with U.S. civil procedure rules when international actors are involved.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Analyze jurisdictional, procedural, and constitutional issues specific to international class members.
2. Understand how courts determine class certification when foreign claimants are involved.
3. Navigate legal risks related to extraterritorial application of U.S. law in global class action disputes.
4. Develop strategies for litigating, settling, or defending against class actions involving foreign plaintiffs.
5. Understand enforcement challenges of U.S. class judgments abroad.
