Symposium: Tug of War: The Tension Between Regulation and International Cooperation

On October 25, 2012, the New York University Journal of International Law and Politics will host a symposium on "Tug of War: The Tension Between Regulation and International Cooperation." The program is here. Here's the idea:

The symposium will examine how U.S. courts balance our regulatory interest against the need for international cooperation in the context of transnational litigation. While a balance is critical throughout the litigation process, we will feature three panels that focus on situations where this tension is most controversial: (1) forum non conveniens dismissal, (2) the application of foreign law, and (3) judgment enforcement and recognition. With each panel, we will question whether the status quo is working and the extent to which it can be improved through changes in practices and procedures. After the panel discussions, Lord Lawrence Collins of Mapesbury will speak on the effect of corruption in foreign courts.