| 单词 | sovereign immunity |
| 例句 | The bill named “the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act,” would stop Saudi Arabia and other countries with possible terrorist ties from invoking sovereign immunity in federal court. White House threatens to veto 9/11 bill, saying it would put U.S. at “significant risk” 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z Constitution from lawsuits seeking damages through sovereign immunity. U.S. Supreme Court maroons filmmaker in Blackbeard video piracy fight 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z Constitution through a form of protection known as sovereign immunity. U.S. Supreme Court justices navigate video piracy case over Blackbeard's ship 2019-11-05T05:00:00Z A tenancy tribunal dismissed the claim, saying the embassy was protected by sovereign immunity. New Zealand landlord loses rubbish row with Chinese embassy 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z The move is the latest to challenge Saudi Arabia’s assertion that as a foreign government that enjoys sovereign immunity from many U.S. laws, it is not obliged to provide information on the golf deal. Senator subpoenas Saudis for documents on LIV-PGA Tour deal 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z District Judge Jeffrey Vincent Brown, who ruled that the complaints didn’t overcome the FDA’s “sovereign immunity,” a concept that protects government entities from many civil lawsuits regarding their responsibilities. Court revives doctors’ lawsuit saying FDA overstepped its authority with anti-ivermectin campaign 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z District Judge Jeffrey Vincent Brown, who ruled that the complaints didn’t overcome the FDA’s “sovereign immunity,” a concept that protects government entities from many civil lawsuits regarding their responsibilities. Court revives doctors’ lawsuit saying FDA overstepped its authority with anti-ivermectin campaign 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z It was unclear how Saudi Arabia’s escalated investment in U.S. sport would affect the kingdom’s sovereign immunity, which is a longstanding practice of international law that shields foreign leaders from other countries’ courts. Saudi-PGA golf deal a stunning turnaround for once-shunned Crown Prince Mohammed 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z The court ruled Juan Carlos was protected by sovereign immunity for events that occurred during his reign. Spain’s Juan Carlos I offers cautionary tale for Charles III 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Exemptions for commercial activity meant the Saudi claim of sovereign immunity did not apply, the judge said in the ruling, which the Saudis had been fighting at the time the deal was reached. Senator subpoenas Saudis for documents on LIV-PGA Tour deal 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Justice Thomas appeared to echo her legal reasoning in his dissenting opinion in a case involving state sovereign immunity. How Scalia Law School Became a Key Friend of the Court 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z Halkbank had said that because it is largely owned by the Turkish government, it enjoys sovereign immunity from all prosecution under the 1976 law. Supreme Court rules Turkish bank could face criminal charges in U.S. courts 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z President Joe Biden's administration has said the law does not apply to criminal prosecutions and, even if it did, Halkbank's actions fell under the law's exception to sovereign immunity for misconduct involving commercial activities. US Supreme Court gives Turkey's Halkbank another chance to avoid charges 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z There’s no dispute that the question of sovereign immunity for Mr. Putin and other legal issues, including whether he could be tried in absentia by any court, pose potential future complications. Opinion | How Putin could finally face justice for his illegal war in Ukraine 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z There is no sovereign immunity issue, because this is state-on-state; there are no private litigants. Opinion | The moral and legal case for sending Russia’s frozen $300 billion to Ukraine 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z District Judge Beth Labson Freeman found that the Saudis had smacked up against a commercial exception to U.S. laws on sovereign immunity. Saudi Arabia’s golf case threatens to spill kingdom secrets 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z This comes after human rights group Amnesty International urged the Premier League to "re-examine" the Newcastle takeover after chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan was described as "a sitting minister of the government" with "sovereign immunity". 'I've not sought assurances on owners' 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z But in a US court case this week, Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan has been described as "a sitting minister of the government" with "sovereign immunity". Howe 'not sought assurances' on Newcastle owners 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z However, in a US court case Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan has been described as "a sitting minister of the government" with "sovereign immunity". Premier League 'must re-examine' Newcastle deal 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Once Congress gave millions of acres of land to the railroads that belonged to America's Indigenous nations, the big rail carriers have enjoyed a kind of quasi-governmental sovereign immunity. The runaway train lobby: Rail giants spent millions to fight stricter rules before Ohio disaster 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Congress carved out commercial activity as an exception to that sovereign immunity in 1976. Saudi Arabia’s golf case threatens to spill kingdom secrets 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z But the tribe also asserted that it enjoys “sovereign immunity” from being joined to such litigation and that the case therefore cannot proceed. Federal court deals blow to potential sports gambling expansion in WA 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z A federal magistrate judge denied LIV Golf’s sovereign immunity claims and ruled that its Saudi Arabian benefactors are subject to discovery and must turn over relevant information and sit for depositions. In setback for LIV, court rules that Saudi officials are subject to discovery 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z An arcane legal concept called sovereign immunity — that you can't sue the king — barred the federal judge from ordering a state official to follow his own state's law. Prosecutors beware: DeSantis' free speech attack is about abortion 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z "This decision vindicates the government's policy to vigorously defend Malaysia in every forum to ensure that Malaysia's interests, sovereign immunity and sovereignty are protected and preserved at all times," Azalina said in a statement. Malaysia says Luxembourg court sets aside request to enforce $15 bln arbitration award 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z Several justices raised the possibility of returning the case to lower courts for a fuller review of Halkbank’s claim of sovereign immunity. Supreme Court struggles with criminal charges against Turkish-owned bank 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z The ruling, which hinged largely upon the tribes’ sovereign immunity, is a blow to those hoping to see sports gambling expanded throughout the state. Federal court deals blow to potential sports gambling expansion in WA 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z In the process, the justices debated a much larger question: whether criminal prosecutions of foreign nations or the entities they control are ever permissible under the doctrine of sovereign immunity. Supreme Court Looks for Middle Path in Prosecution of Turkish Bank 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z The case tests Halkbank’s contention that it is shielded from prosecution because, as an entity majority owned by the Turkish government, it has sovereign immunity. U.S. Supreme Court hears Turkish lender Halkbank's bid to avoid charges 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z If a court approves such a substitution, the lawsuits must then be dismissed as a matter of sovereign immunity. D.C. Court Weighs Writer’s Defamation Suit Against Trump 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z The Biden administration already had spared Prince Mohammed from government penalties in the case, again citing sovereign immunity. US court dismisses suit against Saudi prince in killing 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z District Judge John Bates, who is hearing the Khashoggi case, asked the Justice Department in July for a ruling on whether MBS should be granted sovereign immunity, as his lawyers requested. Opinion | Biden rewards Saudi leader’s impunity with legal immunity 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Prince Mohammed’s lawyers argued that he enjoyed what is known as “sovereign immunity” as the head of government. U.S. Backs Immunity for Saudi Leader in Lawsuit Over Khashoggi Murder 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z President Joe Biden’s administration contends that the law does not apply to criminal prosecutions and, even if it did, the bank’s actions fall under the law’s exception to sovereign immunity for misconduct involving commercial activities. U.S. Supreme Court hears Turkish lender Halkbank's bid to avoid charges 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z Upholding the concept of “sovereign immunity” helps ensure that American leaders in turn don’t have to worry about being hauled into foreign courts to face lawsuits in other countries, the State Department said. US moves to shield Saudi crown prince in journalist killing 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Cooper, involving North Carolina’s sovereign immunity, before the Supreme Court. A look at the lawyers who are arguing in the U.N.C. case. 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z This triggered Thursday’s decision that MBS was entitled to sovereign immunity as a “head of government.” Opinion | Biden rewards Saudi leader’s impunity with legal immunity 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z “Publicly elected officials and public officials in general have sovereign immunity, so he would not be able to prosecute them on a personal level because he doesn’t like their policies,” Gansler said. For GOP’s attorney general nominee, God’s law comes before Maryland’s 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The governor’s lawyers argued that the special grand jury was civil, and that Mr. Kemp would not have to testify in a civil action under the doctrine of sovereign immunity. In Trump Case, Texas Creates a Headache for Georgia Prosecutors 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z Circuit Court of Appeals disagreed, finding that Halkbank could be prosecuted because its alleged misconduct involved commercial activity not covered by sovereign immunity. U.S. Supreme Court to hear Turkish lender Halkbank's bid to avoid charges 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z But Richmond Circuit Court Judge Clarence Jenkins Jr. granted the state’s request to dismiss the lawsuit, finding that the complaint is barred by sovereign immunity. Virginia judge dismisses youth climate change lawsuit 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z Mohammed’s lawyers asked that the suit be dismissed because of what they claimed was sovereign immunity and other issues. Opinion | Biden rewards Saudi leader’s impunity with legal immunity 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z His lawyers raised issues of sovereign immunity and the fact that Mr. Graham is “a high-ranking government official.” Judge Says Lindsey Graham Can Be Questioned About Election Activity 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z They wrote, "Kemp's main claim was that the doctrine of sovereign immunity bars him from being called to testify. McBurney rejected the claim a mere four days after hearing it argued on last week." Brian Kemp’s upcoming testimony in Georgia criminal probe could be bad news for Trump: legal experts 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z In his ruling on Monday, Judge McBurney declared that the sovereign immunity doctrine, which restricts lawsuits against the state, did not apply because the matter was not civil in nature. Georgia Governor Must Testify in Trump Inquiry After Election 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z The state argued that sovereign immunity prohibited the plaintiffs’ claims because they sought to restrain the state from issuing permits for fossil fuel infrastructure and to interfere with governmental functions. Virginia judge dismisses youth climate change lawsuit 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z Kemp’s lawyers had argued he was protected by the principle of “sovereign immunity,” which says the state can’t be sued without its consent. Judge delays Gov. Kemp’s testimony in Georgia election probe 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z First, she wrote, the court lacks jurisdiction over the Afghan central bank because it is an instrument of a foreign government and thus has sovereign immunity. Judge Recommends Rejecting Bid by Sept. 11 Families to Seize Frozen Afghan Funds 2022-08-27T04:00:00Z Kemp’s lawyers also cited the doctrines of sovereign immunity and executive privilege that they argued would protect the governor from a subpoena. Georgia judge skeptical of claims of political bias in 2020 election probe 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z On Thursday, they argued that the subpoena should be ruled invalid based on the concept of sovereign immunity, which prohibits the state government from being sued. Georgia Governor Seeks to Keep Distance from Trump Inquiry 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z Kemp’s lawyers argue that he is protected from testifying about his official duties by “sovereign immunity,” a principle that says the state can’t be sued without its consent. Gov. Brian Kemp fights subpoena in Georgia election probe 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z The judge also rejected Graham’s argument that the principle of “sovereign immunity” protects a U.S. senator from being summoned by a state prosecutor. Judge won’t let Graham delay testimony in election probe 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z “Georgia courts have no authority to compel a sitting governor to provide testimony about matters involving his official duties due to sovereign immunity,” his lawyers wrote. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp fights subpoena in Fulton County probe 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z In their latest court filing, lawyers for the governor argued that “Georgia courts have no legal authority” to compel testimony regarding a governor’s “official duties,” citing sovereign immunity under Georgia law. Giuliani appears before Georgia grand jury in election probe 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z “Why does sovereign immunity apply to that?” he said. Georgia Governor Seeks to Keep Distance from Trump Inquiry 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z Willis’ team has argued that sovereign immunity and executive privilege don’t apply in this case and that they would avoid any topic that may be subject to attorney-client privilege. Gov. Brian Kemp fights subpoena in Georgia election probe 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z Graham had argued that he should be exempt from testifying because of speech or debate clause protections, sovereign immunity and his position as a high-ranking government official. Giuliani is target in Ga. criminal probe of 2020 election, lawyer says 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Bates wrote that there is “insufficient evidence for the court to conclude” that the agency intended to waive its sovereign immunity. Judge: Family can’t sue Lebanon over dead man’s captivity 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z The judge also rejected Graham’s argument that the principle of “sovereign immunity” protects a senator from being summoned by a state prosecutor. Judge: Sen. Lindsey Graham must testify in Georgia election probe 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z He also said “sovereign immunity” protects a senator from being summoned by a state prosecutor and that Willis has not demonstrated extraordinary circumstances necessary to compel testimony from a high-ranking official. Sen. Graham fights subpoena in Georgia election probe 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z They also argue “sovereign immunity” prevents a local prosecutor from summoning a U.S. senator “to face a state ad hoc investigatory body.” Sen. Graham challenges 2020 Georgia election probe subpoena 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z Mohammed’s lawyers have argued that in the United States, the crown prince enjoys sovereign immunity in civil claims. Saudi crown prince engages in long handshake with Macron on rehabilitation tour 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit in 2002, citing expired statutes of limitations and sovereign immunity. A former bracero farmworker breaks his silence, recalling abuse and exploitation 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z The attorneys also argued that the veteran lawmaker was protected by sovereign immunity given his role as a federal officer. Sen. Graham moves to quash subpoena in Georgia election probe 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z Congress overrides Obama's veto of a law removing sovereign immunity and opening the way for relatives of Sept. 11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia over the attacks. U.S.-Saudi ties through good times and bad 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Mohammed’s lawyers have argued that in the U.S., the crown prince enjoys sovereign immunity in civil claims. Judge asks U.S. if Saudi crown prince should be immune from suit 2022-07-03T04:00:00Z But Texas maintained that the Constitution did not allow Texas state trooper Le Roy Torres to sue it in state court because states have sovereign immunity from such claims. Supreme Court says Oklahoma can prosecute crimes in ‘Indian country’ 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z In a 5-to-4 decision, the court said Congress was entitled to override states’ sovereign immunity, which generally protects them from lawsuits seeking money. Supreme Court Sides With Veteran Hurt by Burn Pits in Iraq 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z “Text, history, and precedent show that the States, in coming together to form a Union, agreed to sacrifice their sovereign immunity for the good of the common defense,” Justice Stephen Breyer wrote for the court. Justices say vet who lost job as Texas trooper can sue state 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Erik Knockaert, a lawyer in Houston, said the state’s sovereign immunity does have an exemption for issues involving real property such as a building. For Families in Uvalde, Laws Limit Paths to Accountability 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z Under a 1978 law, the assets of a foreign state held in the United States are usually shielded by sovereign immunity. Afghans Urge Court Not to Give Frozen Central Bank Assets to Sept. 11 Families 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z “Text, history, and precedent show that the States, in coming together to form a Union, agreed to sacrifice their sovereign immunity for the good of the common defense,” Breyer wrote. Supreme Court says Oklahoma can prosecute crimes in ‘Indian country’ 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z “Text, history and precedent show that the states, in coming together to form a union, agreed to sacrifice their sovereign immunity for the good of the common defense.” Supreme Court Sides With Veteran Hurt by Burn Pits in Iraq 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z The question for the justices was whether Congress was entitled to override states’ sovereign immunity, which generally protects them from lawsuits seeking money. Supreme Court, in Case on Veteran Hurt by Burn Pits, Debates War Powers 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z And courts in Texas, as others have across the country, said Congress cannot constitutionally authorize lawsuits against states, which generally are exempt from litigation seeking monetary damages because of sovereign immunity. Supreme Court examines war powers in reservist’s discrimination case 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Texas has maintained that the doctrine of sovereign immunity provides states with protections from federal lawsuits. Opinion | The Monster That Followed Him Home From War 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z I asked him if he was worried about the precedent being set here for institutions normally given sovereign immunity. Use Russian money to rebuild Ukraine, says bank chief 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z In a concurring opinion, Justice Kagan, who dissented in a recent sovereign immunity case, wrote that “our sovereign immunity decisions have not followed a straight line.” Supreme Court Sides With Veteran Hurt by Burn Pits in Iraq 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z The Supreme Court has imposed strict limits on Congress’s ability to override states’ sovereign immunity. Supreme Court, in Case on Veteran Hurt by Burn Pits, Debates War Powers 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z The government is shielded from suit by the doctrine of sovereign immunity. Magruder's American Government 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Marshall sued Conference USA earlier this week, claiming among other things that as an arm of the state, it was entitled to sovereign immunity under the state and federal Constitutions. Marshall granted restraining order in C-USA arbitration bid 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z “We interpret that as a waiver of sovereign immunity,” he said to The Associated Press of the agency’s request. Family seeks to sue Lebanon over dead father’s captivity 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z Whatever the outcomes in other cases, she wrote, protecting the federal government’s war powers justified an intrusion on state sovereign immunity. Supreme Court Sides With Veteran Hurt by Burn Pits in Iraq 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z “Accordingly, we hold that sovereign immunity does not bar the petitioners’ suit against these named defendants at the motion to dismiss stage,” he wrote in Whole Woman’s Health vs. Supreme Court leaves Texas abortion law in effect, allows only a narrow challenge to it 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z The Israeli firm had argued that it “could claim foreign sovereign immunity.” Apple Sues Israeli Spyware Maker, Seeking to Block Its Access to iPhones 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z "Thus, NSO is not entitled to the protection of foreign sovereign immunity." Facebook can pursue malware lawsuit against Israel's NSO Group -US appeals court 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z O’Connell also said a move like Lebanon’s to strike the allegations “is usually not accepted by the courts as a waiver” of sovereign immunity. Family seeks to sue Lebanon over dead father’s captivity 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z It provides a way to enjoin unconstitutional state statutes without running afoul of “sovereign immunity,” which generally protects states from being sued. Column: The wide importance of a 'narrow' issue in Texas' SB 8 abortion ban 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z Most of Monday's arguments were centered around impenetrable legalese about "ex parte young" and "sovereign immunity." Republicans simplify their defense of the Texas abortion ban 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z States are said to have “sovereign immunity” unless Congress has acted to waive it. A divided Supreme Court weighs Texas abortion law for the third time 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z The scope of the 11th Amendment’s protections for state sovereign immunity. Opinion | ‘No decision of this Court is safe’: What’s at stake in the Texas abortion case 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z The appeals court said that even if the law “confers sovereign immunity in criminal cases, the offense conduct with which Halkbank is charged falls within FSIA’s commercial activities exception to sovereign immunity.” Turkey's Halkbank can be prosecuted over Iran sanction violations, U.S. appeals court rules 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z Local governments should also have a higher level of accountability for inspection reports, including stripping them of sovereign immunity protections, which limit civil claims against government agencies to $200,000. Florida task force makes recommendations on condo safety 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z “Because SB8’s unconstitutionality is obvious, and because Texas’s sovereign immunity poses no barrier to this suit, Texas is unlikely to succeed on the merits,” the the department said. Biden DOJ urges court to reinstate order blocking Texas’ abortion ban 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z The sheikh himself has sovereign immunity from any future potential prosecution. Princess Haya: Dubai ruler had ex-wife's phone hacked - UK court 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z The whole enterprise rests on the doctrine of sovereign immunity, which holds that people cannot sue states unless they are suing the specific official or agency that enforces a given law. Here’s What the Texas Abortion Law Says 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z The district court ruled against Mr. Harper in March, reasoning sovereign immunity bars this type of lawsuit against the United States. New Hampshire man sues IRS over data collected from cryptocurrency accounts 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z There is, Judge Kent A. Jordan wrote for the panel, “deep doubt that the United States can delegate its exemption from state sovereign immunity to private parties.” Supreme Court Backs Pipeline in Case on New Jersey Land Seizures 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z Superior Court Judge Brian Amero on Thursday dismissed seven of the lawsuit’s nine claims against Fulton County officials on the basis of Georgia’s sovereign immunity laws. Georgia judge dismisses most of lawsuit that alleged fraudulent absentee ballots in Fulton County 2021-06-24T04:00:00Z He ruled that the constitutional claims against those three entities are barred by sovereign immunity and dismissed them. Judge allows Georgia ballot review case to move forward 2021-06-24T04:00:00Z That’s because direct liability of local governments — as opposed to liability of officers for wrongdoing — is separately governed by the sovereign immunity standard in the 1977 Supreme Court decision in Monell v. Perspective | Five myths about qualified immunity 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z But U.S. prosecutor Sidhardha Kamaraju said that act applies only to civil cases, and urged the appeals court to reject what he called a “dramatic extension” of sovereign immunity. Turkey's Halkbank urges end of U.S. prosecution alleging Iran sanctions violations 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z “If Congress had intended to delegate the federal government’s exemption from sovereign immunity,” he wrote, “it would certainly have spoken much more clearly.” Supreme Court Backs Pipeline in Case on New Jersey Land Seizures 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z The appeals court panel said sovereign immunity “is not limitless” and people may sue a state as long as the suit seeks changes going forward and not compensation for past practices. High court won’t block Mississippi school disparity lawsuit 2021-04-08T04:00:00Z The Southern Poverty Law Center defines Moorish nationalists as people who believe African Americans constitute an elite class with sovereign immunity that places them beyond federal and state authority. FBI: Toxic substance mailed to county officials in Kansas 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z Republicans in Congress began introducing legislation to strip China of its sovereign immunity so Americans could sue. Anatomy of a conspiracy: With COVID, China took leading role 2021-02-14T05:00:00Z The designation dates back to the 1990s, when Sudan briefly hosted al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden and other wanted militants, at the same time losing its sovereign immunity. Sudan says U.S. Congress moves ahead on ending pariah status 2020-12-22T05:00:00Z For investors, the reinstating of sovereign immunity removes another layer of financial risk. U.S. reinstates Sudan's sovereign immunity, authorizes funds to help pay debt 2020-12-22T05:00:00Z “The immunity of foreign officials from suit in the United States is governed by the doctrine of common-law foreign sovereign immunity,” the prince’s lawyer, Michael Kellogg wrote. Administration weighing legal immunity for Saudi prince accused in assassination plot 2020-12-21T05:00:00Z That deal restores in U.S. courts what is known as sovereign immunity to the Sudanese government. US Embassy says Sudan no longer on list of terror sponsors 2020-12-14T05:00:00Z The appeals court panel said in April that sovereign immunity “is not limitless” and people may sue a state as long as the suit seeks changes going forward and not compensation for past practices. Appeals court: Mississippi school lawsuit may go forward 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z The university claimed sovereign immunity, but the 5th U.S. LSU’s review request denied in case of frat pledge’s death 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z If successful in getting back into the case, the Justice Department could argue that the lawsuit should be voided under the theory of “sovereign immunity,” which prevents lawsuits against the government from going forward. Justice Department still fighting to intervene in defamation case brought by Trump’s rape accuser 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z It restores in U.S. courts what is known as sovereign immunity to the Sudanese government and comes after a year of talks between the United States and Sudan’s new leadership, the Justice Ministry said. World Digest: Oct. 31, 2020 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z The ministry said the money would be held at an escrow account till the U.S. finalize the restoration of Sudan’s sovereign immunity. Sudan says deal with US blocks further compensation claims 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z To avoid new lawsuits Sudan needed its sovereign immunity restored, which it lost as a designated sponsor of terrorism. Sudan says agrees with U.S. on restoring of sovereign immunity 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z A new state Supreme Court ruling in September found that sovereign immunity doesn’t provide Georgia governments absolute protection from lawsuits. Suing governments, designated fees on the ballot in Georgia 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z If the judge had done what the Justice Department asked, government lawyers could then have invoked the notion of “sovereign immunity” — which prohibits lawsuits against the government — to end the case. Judge rejects Justice Dept. bid to short-circuit defamation case brought by woman who accused Trump of rape 2020-10-27T04:00:00Z In addition, the city claims it has sovereign immunity from such claims. Future unclear for historic site in Nebraska City 2020-10-03T04:00:00Z Congress are holding up legislation that would restore Sudan’s sovereign immunity, the legal doctrine that makes governments immune to civil suits, like that of 9/11 victims, or criminal prosecution. U.S. push for Sudan to recognize Israel falters — and puts Khartoum in a tight spot 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z The state officials claimed they couldn’t be sued under Georgia’s sovereign immunity doctrine. Georgia justices: Some suits against government officials OK 2020-09-28T04:00:00Z “It is a decision that is rendered within the narrow confines of Florida law relating to the Legislature’s limited waiver of sovereign immunity.” Florida Supreme Court rules against Parkland families 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z Documents show the court dismissed Bell’s claims against the tribe based on sovereign immunity, and that many other parties involved have settled for a total of $750,000. 28-year-old’s opioid withdrawal death at Nisqually jail deemed a homicide 2020-09-16T04:00:00Z It also affirmed then dismissing the case because the government had not waived its sovereign immunity against being sued over such a matter. White House Asked Justice Dept. to Take Over Defamation Suit Against Trump, Barr Says 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z Barr did not mention that if a federal judge rules in favor of Justice’s intervention, Carroll’s whole lawsuit would go away because Trump would come under the protection of the federal government’s “sovereign immunity.” Opinion | DOJ’s move to take over Trump’s defense should have us shouting from the rooftops 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z In a footnote, Peterson wrote that “we express no opinion about the proper answer to the sovereign immunity questions answered today in the event the proposed amendment becomes effective.” Georgia justices: Some suits against government officials OK 2020-09-28T04:00:00Z The federal government cannot be sued for defamation, so the case would simply disappear, effectively transferring the protections of sovereign immunity to anything Mr. Trump says. Opinion | For the Justice Department, Trump’s interests are national interests. That’s how dictatorships work. 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z That is because if the government is substituted as a defendant for Trump, it will be protected by the concept of sovereign immunity — which grants the government broad protection from lawsuit. Barr defends Justice Dept. intervention in Trump defamation suit 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z McQuade also warned that this move could allow the court to simply "dismiss the lawsuit because the government has sovereign immunity over claims of defamation." Bill Barr leverages Justice Dept. to "cancel" E. Jean Carroll's rape accusation against Trump 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z Winning damages against the government, though, would be more unlikely than in a suit against Trump, as the notion of “sovereign immunity” gives the government and its employees broad protection from lawsuits. Justice Dept. intervenes on behalf of Trump in defamation case brought by woman who accused him of rape 2020-09-08T04:00:00Z In a court filing Monday, lawyers for the city argued that the lawsuit is barred by sovereign immunity, which says state and local governments can’t be sued without their consent. Georgia governor backs out of hearing on Atlanta mask order 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit says the NGA does not delegate to the federal government an exemption from a state’s sovereign immunity under the Constitution’s 11th Amendment. Opinion | The Supreme Court should remind New Jersey why the U.S. discarded the Articles of Confederation 2020-06-18T04:00:00Z Others also support repealing qualified immunity, which is another term for sovereign immunity. Opinion | No place for qualified immunity here 2020-06-19T04:00:00Z “The Communist Party is not a foreign state or an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state, and is not entitled to any form of sovereign immunity,” the suit says. Can China be sued in the U.S. and forced to pay for coronavirus losses? Legal experts say no 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z The university claimed sovereign immunity seeking to nullify the suit but on Tuesday the 5th U.S. Court: Suit against LSU in frat pledge’s death can continue 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z In private, Trump and aides have discussed stripping China of its “sovereign immunity,” with the goal is allowing the U.S. government or virus victims to sue China for damages, The Post previously reported. Trump eyes federal retirement plan investments as part of showdown with China over coronavirus 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z “Weakening sovereign immunity to sue China could boomerang back.” Some Trump Officials Take Harder Actions on China During Pandemic 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z In one of our classes, the subject of sovereign immunity was mentioned by one of the attendees. Opinion | No place for qualified immunity here 2020-06-19T04:00:00Z The ideas include stripping China of its “sovereign immunity” to enable the U.S. government or coronavirus victims to sue China for damages, according to senior administration officials with knowledge of the discussions. Australia’s coronavirus disputes with China are growing. So are debates over its deep economic ties to Beijing. 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z “The statutes of limitations and sovereign immunity prevent him from recovering damages in court. Plaintiff’s complaint should be dismissed,” she said. University of Michigan: Abuse victim waited too long to sue 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z The New York Times reports that the Trump administration is discussing stripping China of "sovereign immunity," which would hypothetically allow the U.S. or its citizens to sue the Chinese government, Trump's favorite retaliatory gambit. Trump's China syndrome: His latest desperate re-election strategy won't end well 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z One idea involves "stripping China of its 'sovereign immunity,' aiming to enable the U.S. government or victims to sue China for damages." Trump's newfound fury against China is an evil stunt: Don't let him get away with it 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z In private, Trump and aides have discussed stripping China of its “sovereign immunity,” aiming to enable the U.S. government or victims to sue China for damages. U.S. officials crafting retaliatory actions against China over coronavirus as President Trump fumes 2020-04-30T04:00:00Z Among the other ideas under consideration for retaliation against China are sanctions, new non-tariff trade restrictions and a possible effort to lift China’s sovereign immunity, two sources familiar with the matter said. Trump threatens new tariffs on China as U.S. mulls retaliatory action over virus 2020-04-30T04:00:00Z The state named the Chinese Communist Party as a defendant, in order to get around the concept of sovereign immunity. China ridicules ‘frivolous’ coronavirus lawsuits, demands U.S. dismiss them 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z According to the Times, "legal experts say an attempt to limit China's sovereign immunity would be extremely difficult to accomplish and may require congressional legislation." Trump's China syndrome: His latest desperate re-election strategy won't end well 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z The reporters at least explained that "Legal experts say an attempt to limit China's sovereign immunity would be extremely difficult to accomplish and may require congressional legislation." Trump's newfound fury against China is an evil stunt: Don't let him get away with it 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z Legal experts say an attempt to limit China’s sovereign immunity would be extremely difficult to accomplish and may require congressional legislation. U.S. officials crafting retaliatory actions against China over coronavirus as President Trump fumes 2020-04-30T04:00:00Z A legal doctrine called sovereign immunity offers foreign governments broad protection from being sued in US courts. US state sues China over virus handling 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z The lawsuit’s chances of success are far from certain as US law, under the principle of sovereign immunity, generally forbids court action against foreign governments. Coronavirus live news: UN warns of 'biblical' famine as White House prepares immigration halt 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z A legal doctrine called sovereign immunity offers foreign governments broad protection from being sued in U.S. courts, said Tom Ginsburg, a professor of international law at the University of Chicago. In a first, Missouri sues China over coronavirus economic losses 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z Sen. Josh Hawley unveiled new legislation this week to allow victims of the coronavirus pandemic to sue the Chinese Communist Party directly for damages by stripping the government of its sovereign immunity. Sen. Hawley: Let coronavirus victims sue Chinese Communist Party 2020-04-14T04:00:00Z One senior Trump adviser said the “sovereign immunity” issue has been a particular focus of the president’s, as it could allow states and the federal government to sue China for damages. U.S. officials crafting retaliatory actions against China over coronavirus as President Trump fumes 2020-04-30T04:00:00Z The appeals court said sovereign immunity “is not limitless” and people may sue a state as long as the suit seeks changes going forward and not compensation for past practices. Court revives suit over Mississippi school funding disparity 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z The Constitution, she wrote, granted states sovereign immunity, shielding them from federal lawsuits. Back at Work but Not on the Bench, Supreme Court Issues 3 Major Opinions 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z But all members of the court agreed with the bottom line in Kagan’s opinion that the state was protected by sovereign immunity and could not be sued for copyright infringement. Ruling virtually, Supreme Court decides cases on insanity defense, discrimination and copyright 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z “As many courts have made clear, Indian tribes have sovereign immunity,” the corporation said in a statement. Arizona sets guidelines in tribal sovereign immunity cases 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z “If politicians are so convinced gun-free zones work, and they protect the public, then why is there a need for this law?” he said, referring to sovereign immunity. Husband of mass shooting victim speaks to Virginia lawmakers 2020-01-26T05:00:00Z The committee members, who worried that such a change to sovereign immunity would need further review, voted against the measure. Va. Democrats reject bills to further relax gun laws one day after pro-gun rally 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z Taking on any state as a private citizen faces huge barriers including the reluctance of many courts to challenge sovereign immunity. Families of Iran crash victims face politically charged litigation 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z The department and company agreed to an interim waiver of sovereign immunity while they negotiated the permit terms. Montana grants 65-day extension for Navajo-owned coal mine 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z The Grand Canyon Resort Corp. said it is confident it can show that it provides vital services and funding to the tribe and, therefore, is entitled to sovereign immunity. Arizona sets guidelines in tribal sovereign immunity cases 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z In March 2019, a New York judge ruled that the principle of sovereign immunity made the case inadmissible. Germany, a model for coming to terms with its past, still struggles with its colonial period 2020-01-02T05:00:00Z The bill also weakens sovereign immunity for tribes by allowing convicted abusers to sue if they feel their civil rights have been violated. Trump issues order to create taskforce on violence against indigenous women 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z And it refers to previous case law to note that the state can’t claim sovereign immunity when it has entered into a valid contract. Blackbeard’s ship case about images returns to trial court 2019-11-04T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, the company also would need to secure bonding and waive sovereign immunity to get a Wyoming permit for Antelope and Cordero Rojo, according to Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality officials. Montana grants 65-day extension for Navajo-owned coal mine 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z The opinion in the Fox case sets out six factors for Arizona courts to consider when determining whether a tribal entity has sovereign immunity. Arizona sets guidelines in tribal sovereign immunity cases 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z “The issue of state sovereign immunity was not raised early enough in the proceedings to provide fair notice to plaintiffs,” the judicial panel wrote. Nevada could face $100M in damages to state prison guards 2019-10-20T04:00:00Z Natural Gas Act does not allow companies to condemn state-controlled land in federal court because states enjoy sovereign immunity from such actions under the U.S. Seven states, D.C. sue SEC over brokerage rules that weaken consumer protections 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z Natural Gas Act does not allow companies to condemn state controlled land in federal court because states enjoy sovereign immunity from such actions under the Eleventh Amendment of the U.S. U.S. court says PennEast cannot condemn NJ state lands for pipeline 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z The Constitution, the court said, granted states sovereign immunity, shielding them from federal lawsuits. Blackbeard’s Ship Heads to Supreme Court in a Battle Over Another Sort of Piracy 2019-09-02T04:00:00Z The Foxes separately sued the Flagstaff travel agency, Grand Canyon Custom Tours, that they used to book their trip, alleging it failed to notify the Foxes of the rafting company’s claim of sovereign immunity. Arizona sets guidelines in tribal sovereign immunity cases 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z Michael Gartland, a lawyer for Ermold and Moore, said his clients may ask the full 6th Circuit to review the sovereign immunity issue. Kentucky clerk who refused same-sex marriage licenses can be sued 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z The ruling used similar reasoning to find that the government should not be protected from the suit under the principle of sovereign immunity. Personal information for 22 million people was exposed. A court blames a federal agency. 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z In her 18-page decision, Failla said Greece engaged in commercial activity by sending the letter, triggering the exception to sovereign immunity. U.S. judge rejects Greece bid to dismiss Sotheby's lawsuit over... 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z This reading of sovereign immunity would seem to stretch than to 24/7. North Carolina editorial roundup 2019-06-12T04:00:00Z Constitution through a form of protection known as sovereign immunity, the case hinges on whether the shield applies to copyright infringement. Blackbeard's ship embarks for Supreme Court in video piracy case 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z In a 5-4 vote, the court’s conservative wing reversed precedent and found that a state enjoys sovereign immunity from lawsuits filed in other states. Editorial Roundup: Recent editorials in Arkansas newspapers 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z The issue in Monday’s 5-to-4 ruling was one of limited impact: whether states have sovereign immunity from private lawsuits in the courts of other states. Supreme Court’s conservatives overturn precedent as liberals ask ‘which cases the court will overrule next’ 2019-05-13T04:00:00Z The 5-4 ruling is both a win for the California Franchise Tax Board and a victory for the conservative principle of state “sovereign immunity.” California wins in Supreme Court after 28-year fight with inventor 2019-05-13T04:00:00Z The patent tribunal in February 2018 rejected Allergan’s maneuver, saying tribal sovereign immunity does not apply to its patent review proceedings. U.S. Supreme Court rejects Allergan bid to use tribe to shield drug... 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z Appealing to the Supreme Court, Allen said states are flagrantly infringing authors’ copyrights and invoking sovereign immunity as a way to avoid paying damages. Blackbeard's ship embarks for Supreme Court in video piracy case 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z A sovereign immunity law protects any single victim from collecting more than $200,000 in damages from the government without approval from the State Legislature. Parkland Victims’ Families Sue, Claiming Negligence in Mass Shooting 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z Hall “is contrary to our constitutional design and the understanding of sovereign immunity shared by the States that ratified the Constitution. Stare decisis does not compel continued adherence to this erroneous precedent.” Supreme Court’s conservatives overturn precedent as liberals ask ‘which cases the court will overrule next’ 2019-05-13T04:00:00Z The decision by Justice Clarence Thomas overturned a 40-year-old precedent to now “hold that states retain their sovereign immunity from private suits brought in the courts of other states.” California wins in Supreme Court after 28-year fight with inventor 2019-05-13T04:00:00Z “The Navy’s sovereign immunity . does not extend to discharges once they move off the site,” Bergére said. States, military clash on cleanup of toxic chemicals 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z The letter cited a 2014 Italian constitutional court ruling that the doctrine of sovereign immunity does not protect violators of human rights from lawsuits. European Court Rules Against 9/11 Victims Seeking $1.6 Billion From Iran 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z Constitution, dealing with states’ sovereign immunity, was ratified. Today in History 2019-02-07T05:00:00Z Thomas sided with the view that “the States’ sovereign immunity is a historically rooted principle embedded in the text and structure of the Constitution.” Supreme Court’s conservatives overturn precedent as liberals ask ‘which cases the court will overrule next’ 2019-05-13T04:00:00Z The tribe tried to block review of the Restasis patents by citing its sovereign immunity, but the patent appeal board rejected this argument, as did the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Indian Tribe Joins Big Pharma at the Supreme Court, Defending a Lucrative Deal 2019-01-26T05:00:00Z A federal judge ruled last week that Dr. Farid Karimi’s claims against the state and the department are barred by sovereign immunity. State dismissed from lawsuit over mental patient treatment 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z And later in 2016, Congress enacted the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, which further narrowed sovereign immunity, permitting civil lawsuits by victims of the Sept. 11 attacks against Saudi Arabia to proceed. European Court Rules Against 9/11 Victims Seeking $1.6 Billion From Iran 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z The university claimed sovereign immunity in a November motion to dismiss, but the judge allowed the sorority to add university officials as defendants on Wednesday. Sorority suit: UVa said studying 25 hours a week is hazing 2019-01-04T05:00:00Z The suit has been dismissed twice on grounds of sovereign immunity; I’m now petitioning the Supreme Court to challenge that defense. Opinion | Interpol’s ‘red notices’ are being abused. One ruined my life. 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z Among other things, the panel said in an unsigned opinion that sovereign immunity was about barring civil lawsuits, not criminal investigations. Washington’s Mystery Witness Turns Out to Be a Corporation, Not a Person 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z A federal judge in California previously dismissed a similar claim against Qatar, citing sovereign immunity. Jamal Benomar, defendant in hacking case, shielded by diplomatic immunity from Trump admin.: Report 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z Still, it is the legitimacy of the American view of sovereign immunity — not the factual credibility of holding Iran responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks — that is at issue in Luxembourg. European Court Rules Against 9/11 Victims Seeking $1.6 Billion From Iran 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z Deeds later dropped the state from the case, and the judge found the community services board was protected by sovereign immunity. Va. state Sen. Creigh Deeds settles lawsuit over his son’s death for $950,000 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z Ultimately, the Yurok agreed to a limited waiver of the sovereign immunity that it holds as an indigenous nation. How Carbon Trading Became a Way of Life for California’s Yurok Tribe 2018-10-10T04:00:00Z A federal judge in California last month dismissed the claim against Qatar on the grounds of sovereign immunity. Hackers Went After a Now-Disgraced G.O.P. Fund-Raiser. Now He Is After Them. 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z He also says sovereign immunity bars a lawsuit. Judge throws out challenge against Hopi Tribe chairman 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z The club argues in a court filing that as part of the public university, it can’t be sued without its consent under the legal doctrine of sovereign immunity, which generally protects the government from lawsuits. Ohio State wants claims nixed in diving coach sex abuse suit 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z Justice Rhonda Wood said Thursday the court already determined the minimum wage law violates the state constitution’s sovereign immunity provisions. Arkansas Supreme Court doubles down on sovereign immunity 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z The Constitution’s 11th Amendment typically forbids suits against a state unless it consents to waive its sovereign immunity. GOP bill would let crime victims sue 'sanctuary' cities; critics decry 'total political theater' 2018-06-15T04:00:00Z Warships and other government ships operated for non-commercial purposes enjoy sovereign immunity, says Mr Mackintosh. Reality Check: Who owns treasure hidden under the sea? 2018-06-03T04:00:00Z The Department of the Interior, normally reluctant to intervene in tribal affairs due to sovereign immunity, said it would not recognize the council’s actions until the overdue election took place. New Nooksack tribal chair says it’s time for disenrolled to ‘move along’ 2018-05-28T04:00:00Z Ozburn and his family did contact a private law firm to discuss the possibility but learned the hard way about sovereign immunity. Victim’s brother thinks deputy could’ve stopped fatal wreck 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z Prosecutors said Hallinan and Neff conspired to evade those state laws by paying three native tribes to pretend they were the actual lenders in order to claim sovereign immunity. Lawyer gets eight years in U.S. prison for payday lending scheme 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z Attorneys general in seven states, including Arkansas’ Leslie Rutledge, had sided with the school over sovereign immunity issues. Court: Rape lawsuit OK’d against University of Arkansas 2018-05-02T04:00:00Z Although foreign countries are usually protected from lawsuits in US courts by sovereign immunity, this does not apply in cases of state-sponsored terrorism. US family sues North Korea over son's death 2018-04-27T04:00:00Z The lawsuit against Texas was originally filed in July 2015 but was dismissed based on the state’s claim of sovereign immunity, which holds that a state cannot be sued without the state legislature’s consent. Yearning for Zion Ranch in Texas empty 10 years after raid 2018-04-08T04:00:00Z Fox last week dismissed the farmers’ lawsuit over the ban, citing the state’s sovereign immunity. Stay sought for order allowing 6 farmers to use dicamba 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z JASTA, passed by Congress in 2016 over President Barack Obama’s veto and Saudi warnings of damage to international relations, created an exception under U.S. law to claims of sovereign immunity by foreign governments. Saudi Arabia 9/11 lawsuit can proceed, judge rules 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z The village argues sovereign immunity is guaranteed to municipalities across the state and necessary for preserving “fiscal integrity.” Village takes traffic camera case to state’s high court 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z It had argued that as a quasi-governmental agency originally established by the state of Pennsylvania to provide student loans to its residents, it enjoyed sovereign immunity that protects it from being sued. Massachusetts can sue federal student loan servicer, judge rules 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z But the state high court’s ruling in January cemented the constitutional principle of sovereign immunity. Marijuana cultivation groups await Arkansas license reveal 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z Any application must include a waiver of “sovereign immunity,” a sort of legal firewall that protects tribal interests. Tribes cut out of California pot market might grow their own 2018-02-25T05:00:00Z The proposal would restore the state Legislature’s ability to waive sovereign immunity. Analysis: Questions remain about Arkansas immunity ruling 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z Attorney General Leslie Rutledge on Tuesday rejected the proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the Legislature to waive the state’s sovereign immunity. Arkansas AG rejects wording of ballot measure on immunity 2018-02-06T05:00:00Z It had argued that as a quasi-governmental agency originally established by the state of Pennsylvania to provide student loans to its residents, it enjoyed sovereign immunity that protects it from being sued. Massachusetts can sue federal student loan servicer, judge rules 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z Gray is part of a group trying to get a measure on the November ballot that would amend the state constitution to allow the General Assembly to waive sovereign immunity in some cases. Marijuana cultivation groups await Arkansas license reveal 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z A group is trying to put a proposal on the November ballot that would allow the Legislature to waive the state’s sovereign immunity. Arkansas lawmaker raise concerns about immunity ruling 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z But the Republican governor said he’s told his agency directors to not assert sovereign immunity on cases not involving monetary damages without consulting his office first. Analysis: Questions remain about Arkansas immunity ruling 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z The public university also argued that it is shielded by the doctrine of sovereign immunity, which limits lawsuits against government bodies. Victim testimony raises settlement pressure in Nassar suit 2018-01-25T05:00:00Z In a 5-2 ruling, the court ruled a 2006 measure allowing lawsuits against the state for violating its minimum wage law conflicted with the Arkansas constitution’s granting of sovereign immunity from suits. Arkansas court: Lawmakers can’t waive state’s suit immunity 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z The Corps has sovereign immunity and cannot be sued without its consent. Supreme Court justices wade into Florida-Georgia water fight 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z By claiming his companies were owned by tribes, prosecutors said, Tucker was able to shield the companies from lawsuits using tribal sovereign immunity. Race car driver Tucker gets more than 16 years for lending scheme 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z In documents filed last month, officials claim the lease is clear that the state retains immunity to civil action, and the partnership agreed to the sovereign immunity by signing the lease. Wyoming claims officials are immune in state rent lawsuit 2018-01-02T05:00:00Z The public university also argued that it is shielded by the doctrine of sovereign immunity, which limits lawsuits against government bodies. Victim testimony raises settlement pressure in Nassar suit 2018-01-25T05:00:00Z Prosecutors said Hallinan and Neff conspired to evade state laws criminalizing such loans by paying three native tribes to pretend they were the actual lenders in order to claim sovereign immunity. Payday lending pioneer convicted in U.S. of racketeering scheme 2017-11-27T05:00:00Z However, his suit was rejected by the Texas Supreme Court, which claimed that Texas Tech had sovereign immunity. WSU’s Mike Leach asks fans to rally before Texas Tech’s game Saturday to urge Red Raiders to pay him for 2009 season 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z By claiming his companies were owned by tribes, prosecutors said, Tucker was able to shield the companies from lawsuits using tribal sovereign immunity. Race car driver Tucker gets more than 16 years for lending scheme 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z Setting aside that legal debate, there is legislation pending before Congress that would narrowly target the sovereign immunity of Native American tribes, sponsored by Sen. Claire McCaskill, Missouri Democrat. Claire McCaskill’s crusade could hurt Native American rights 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z The company has said it will not invoke the tribe’s sovereign immunity in federal court. Efforts to take Nordstrom private on hold for now 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z Prosecutors said Hallinan and Neff conspired to evade state laws criminalizing such loans by paying three native tribes to pretend they were the actual lenders in order to claim sovereign immunity. Payday lending pioneer convicted in U.S. of racketeering scheme 2017-11-27T05:00:00Z The tribe did not claim sovereign immunity in that case. Patents For Restasis Are Invalidated, Opening Door to Generics 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z AMG claimed it was owned by the Miami tribe, and thus shielded from lawsuits by tribal sovereign immunity. Race car driver Scott Tucker found guilty in U.S. payday lending case 2017-10-13T04:00:00Z Does Ms. McCaskill oppose sovereign immunity for universities like the University of Missouri, or does she just object to it when Native American Tribes benefit from it? Claire McCaskill’s crusade could hurt Native American rights 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z He argued, however, that the patents should not be subject to the “flawed and broken” IPR process, because of the tribe’s sovereign immunity. Allergan CEO says patent review flawed in response to senators 2017-10-03T04:00:00Z District Judge Valerie Caproni in Manhattan said the museum and Great Britain were shielded by sovereign immunity, and the grandchildren waited too long to sue for the return of “Portrait of Greta Moll.” London's National Gallery prevails in 'stolen' Matisse lawsuit -NY judge 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z The patent office is still reviewing the case, including the Mohawks’ argument that the patents are protected by the tribe’s sovereign immunity. Patents For Restasis Are Invalidated, Opening Door to Generics 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z AMG claimed it was owned by the Miami tribe, and thus shielded from lawsuits by tribal sovereign immunity. Race car driver Scott Tucker found guilty in U.S. payday lending case 2017-10-13T04:00:00Z In exchange, the tribe will claim sovereign immunity as grounds to dismiss a patent challenge through a unit of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. How to Protect a Drug Patent? Sell it to a Native American Tribe 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z He argued, however, that the patents should not be subject to the “flawed and broken” IPR process, because of the tribe’s sovereign immunity. Allergan CEO says patent review flawed in response to senators 2017-10-03T04:00:00Z District Judge Valerie Caproni in Manhattan said the museum and Great Britain were shielded by sovereign immunity, and the grandchildren waited too long to sue for the return of “Portrait of Greta Moll.” London's National Gallery prevails in 'stolen' Matisse lawsuit -NY judge 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z District Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled Thursday that the riders couldn’t sue the D.C. government because it’s protected by “sovereign immunity” and the government agencies were responding to a high-pressure emergency situation. Judge says DC can’t be defendant in smoky train lawsuit 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z In January, the agency said federal law prevented it from paying claims because of sovereign immunity, which prohibits most lawsuits against the government. EPA chief to reconsider paying claims over mine waste spill 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z Under the Obama administration, the EPA said federal law prevented it from paying claims because of sovereign immunity, which prohibits most lawsuits against the government. The Latest: EPA considers paying damages over mine spill 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z The judge also turned down McKesson’s attempt to delay work on the case until the state Supreme Court settles the sovereign immunity question. The Latest: Arkansas execution drug challenge survives 2017-07-12T04:00:00Z But the U.S. navy official, who declined to be identified, said warships were afforded sovereign immunity under international law and foreign investigators were not expected to get access to the U.S. crew. U.S. likely to bar Japan investigators from interviewing warship crew, official says 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z By arguing that they were “agencies or instrumentalities” of a foreign state, these employees enjoyed the same sovereign immunity from U.S. courts that their homelands’ governments did. Opinion | Here’s an option for the victims of the Turkish guards 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z Rather than go after Assad himself, the complaint names senior intelligence and military officials who may not be covered by international laws granting sovereign immunity to a head of state. For Syrian victims, the path to justice runs through Europe 2017-03-01T05:00:00Z Naval shipwrecks are granted sovereign immunity under international law and remain the property of their nations, in this case Japan. Images reveal three more Japanese WWII shipwrecks torn apart for scrap 2017-02-09T05:00:00Z Rutledge’s office argues that the state’s sovereign immunity, when a state is immune from civil suit or criminal prosecution, should force a federal appellate court to dismiss the lawsuit. Attorneys general support University of Arkansas in lawsuit 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z Lawyers for the doctors argue that sovereign immunity doesn’t shield the state from judicial review when a challenge alleges that a law violates individual rights that are protected by the state constitution. Challenge to Georgia 20-week abortion ban goes to high court 2017-01-22T05:00:00Z A three-judge panel of the state Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that McCrory couldn’t claim his “sovereign immunity” blocked the lawsuit. NC appeals court dumps immunity claim in public records case 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z Some legal experts say the sovereign immunity defense, intended under international law to shield governments from legal rulings made by a foreign power, typically does not apply to commercial cases. Key U.S. senator remains concerned over ChemChina-Syngenta deal 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z “I have tremendous concerns about the sovereign immunity procedures that would be set in place by the countries as a result of this vote.” Congress Votes to Override Obama Veto on 9/11 Victims Bill 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z The administration’s concerns were echoed by foreign officials, including from France, Turkey and China, who warned that countries putting domestic concerns over established international principles like sovereign immunity puts the world on a dangerous course. Critics claimed Saudi 9/11 bill would have serious consequences. Were they right? 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z A Fulton County Superior Court judge dismissed the case, saying the challenge was barred by the principle of sovereign immunity. Challenge to Georgia 20-week abortion ban goes to high court 2017-01-22T05:00:00Z Mr. Obama vetoed the measure, citing the principle of sovereign immunity as well as the fear of the kinds of reprisals that the Saudi press is now encouraging. 9/11 law sparks intense Saudi media backlash 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z The court added cases that involve school benefits for disabled children, a gender discrimination charge and whether Indian tribes' sovereign immunity bars lawsuits against tribal employees. SCOTUS Rejects to Hear Several High-Profile Appeals 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z Even with all the reservations about sovereign immunity voiced by those who voted to override, this was politically irresistible: anyone voting to sustain the veto would be crucified on November 8. Congress Votes to Override Obama Veto on 9/11 Victims Bill 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z U.S. courts can already waive sovereign immunity claims when the accused government is designated a state sponsor of terror. Critics claimed Saudi 9/11 bill would have serious consequences. Were they right? 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z They will center on whether Adams was correct to dismiss the case because of sovereign immunity. Challenge to Georgia 20-week abortion ban goes to high court 2017-01-22T05:00:00Z "Weakening this sovereign immunity will affect all countries, including the United States," the statement by Saudi Information Minister Adel al-Toraifi, carried by Saudi state news agency SPA, said. U.S. Sept. 11 law weakens international relations, Saudi cabinet says 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z It was aimed at the Saudis but will have far broader application as it opens a wide exception to sovereign immunity from lawsuits. Instant Senate Remorse 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z The legal theories of sovereign immunity were not on the minds of those civilians who were forced to jump from the heights of the World Trade Center. Congress Votes to Override Obama Veto on 9/11 Victims Bill 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z “When we ourselves begin to chip away at sovereign immunity . . . it does encourage other countries to chip away at sovereign immunity.” Congress thwarts Obama on bill allowing 9/11 lawsuits against Saudi Arabia 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z Lawyers for the state argue that there was no waiver of sovereign immunity, so the courts have no authority over the case. Challenge to Georgia 20-week abortion ban goes to high court 2017-01-22T05:00:00Z "If other nations respond to this bill by weakening U.S. sovereign immunity protections, than the United States could face private lawsuits in foreign courts as a result of important military or intelligence activities," they continued. Congress Overrides Obama’s Veto of 9/11 Lawsuit Bill 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z Courts would be permitted to waive a claim of foreign sovereign immunity when an act of terrorism occurs inside US borders, according to the terms of the bill. Senate overrides Obama's veto of 9/11 bill letting families sue Saudi Arabia 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z What a stupid bill with far more potential costs than benefits to anyone in the USA even in the short term, never mind long term consequences of dismissing the principle of sovereign immunity. Congress Votes to Override Obama Veto on 9/11 Victims Bill 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z In a letter delivered Tuesday to Senate leaders, Obama said the bill would erode sovereign immunity principles that prevent foreign litigants “from second-guessing our counterterrorism operations and other actions that we take every day.” Senate Votes to Override President Obama's Veto of 9/11 Saudi Arabia Bill 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z There currently is a narrow exception to sovereign immunity for lawsuits against countries over crimes in the United States. Congress Prepares for Override Votes on 9/11 Lawsuit Bill 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z "The principle of sovereign immunity protects U.S. officials every day, and is rooted in reciprocity," Brennan said. Congress Overrides Obama’s Veto of 9/11 Lawsuit Bill 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z In a letter delivered Tuesday to Senate leaders, Obama said the bill would erode sovereign immunity principles that prevent foreign litigants “from second-guessing our counterterrorism operations and other actions that we take every day”. Senate overrides Obama's veto of 9/11 bill letting families sue Saudi Arabia 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z Ditching the principle of sovereign immunity is an insanity, pure and simple. Congress Votes to Override Obama Veto on 9/11 Victims Bill 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z The legislation would allow U.S. courts to waive claims to foreign sovereign immunity in cases involving terrorism on U.S. soil. Obama vetoes 9/11 bill, likely setting up first congressional override of his presidency 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z Obama says the bill would "upset longstanding international principles regarding sovereign immunity." Obama vetoes 9/11 bill, possible override by Congress looms 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z The legislation would revive a lawsuit brought by families of Sept. 11 victims against the Saudi government by clarifying a 1976 law governing the principle of sovereign immunity. Obama vetoes bill paving way for 9/11 families to sue Saudi Arabia, setting up a possible override 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z This is one of those issues where we cannot let emotion get in the way of protecting the sovereign immunity of the United States. Fight Between Saudis and 9/11 Families Escalates in Washington 2016-09-21T04:00:00Z It is astounding that such an overwhelming number of Senators do not seem to understand the most basic principals for the need to protect the global concept of sovereign immunity. Congress Votes to Override Obama Veto on 9/11 Victims Bill 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z Administration officials see the legislation as broadly detrimental to U.S. national security but are particularly concerned about the issue of sovereign immunity. Congress Poised to Let 9/11 Families Sue Saudi Arabia 2016-09-21T04:00:00Z The bill, which passed both houses of Congress on a voice vote, would create a new exception to sovereign immunity, the doctrine that protects foreign countries and their diplomats from lawsuits in U.S. courts. An Obama Veto Worth Backing 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z Columbia University law professor Lori Damrosch, an expert on sovereign immunity, says that in some cases it's already possible to sue a foreign country that is not a designated sponsor of terrorism. 9/11 Families Protest at White House, Ask Obama to Sign Bill Allowing Them to Sue Saudi Arabia 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z The bill would allow courts to waive claims to foreign sovereign immunity in cases involving terrorist attacks on U.S. soil. Bill championed by families of 9/11 victims headed for likely veto showdown with the White House 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z The bill, which the Senate passed in May despite indications the White House would veto it, would let courts waive foreign officials’ claims to sovereign immunity in cases involving terrorist acts on U.S. soil. House to vote on allowing Sept. 11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z We have far more to lose than other nations from creating exceptions to sovereign immunity that others could use against us. The Folly of Fighting Terrorism by Lawsuit 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z As dangerous would be the impact on American assets abroad as other countries play copycat and carve their own exceptions to sovereign immunity. An Obama Veto Worth Backing 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z The lawsuit against Chile was pursued under a narrow noncommercial tort exception to sovereign immunity. 9/11 Families Protest at White House, Ask Obama to Sign Bill Allowing Them to Sue Saudi Arabia 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z Two judges on a three-judge panel expressed doubts about a lawyer’s claims that the committee and one of its former employees are protected by sovereign immunity. US appeals court skeptical of House claims in stock case 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z At least two judges on a three-judge panel expressed skepticism toward a lawyer’s claims that the committee and one of its former employees are protected by sovereign immunity. US appeals court skeptical of House claims in stock case 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z Government officials may not claim sovereign immunity from constitutional claims, for actions taken in the course of their job, Glasberg said. Teen in Manassas City ‘sexting’ case sues Prince William prosecutor, detective for civil rights violations 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z But the biggest challenge to the bill may come from the White House, which hinted strongly last month that President Obama would veto it over concerns about sovereign immunity. Senate passes Sept. 11 bill over threats from Saudi Arabia, White House 2016-05-17T04:00:00Z Chinese companies operating in the U.S. are increasingly invoking “sovereign immunity” to fend off charges of contract violations and other wrongdoing. 10 Things to Know for Today 2016-05-16T04:00:00Z It also claimed sovereign immunity in the dispute. Chinese state entities argue they have 'sovereign immunity' in U.S. courts 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z “It blatantly waived our sovereign immunity,” Canete elaborated, referring to the legal principle that protects governments from lawsuits. Nooksacks sack judge after she ruled against tribal council 2016-05-01T04:00:00Z The Georgia Supreme Court in February rejected a similar lawsuit, saying it was barred by sovereign immunity. Immigrant students seek in-state tuition in Georgia 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z Obama administration officials counter that weakening the sovereign immunity provisions would put the American government, along with its citizens and corporations, in legal risk abroad because other nations might retaliate with their own legislation. Saudi Arabia Warns of Economic Fallout if Congress Passes 9/11 Bill 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z Since 1976, Congress has waived sovereign immunity to allow victims of terrorism to sue foreign governments, but such judgments are naturally difficult for U.S. courts to enforce in practice. Iran and the U.S. Constitution 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z “Congress acted comfortably within” its authority over foreign sovereign immunity and foreign-state assets, she wrote. Supreme Court allows families of terrorism victims to collect Iranian assets 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z "There are some sovereign immunity issues that need to be worked through," Corker said. House leader wants review of 9/11 bill that would let Americans sue Saudis 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z They said the court should overrule an earlier decision that allowed such suits and rule that states have a "sovereign immunity" from such claims. Supreme Court shields California from 'hostile' Nevada juries 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z “Our concern is about an important principle of international law. The whole notion of sovereign immunity is at stake,” Earnest told reporters on Monday. Ahead of Saudi Trip, Obama wedged in debate over 9/11 report secrecy 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z State and city officials are challenging the cases, arguing they are protected by sovereign immunity, a legal doctrine that shields most government officials and agencies from liability for their official actions. Despite spotlight, proving Flint lead damages no slam dunk 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z Prosecutors said Hallinan and Neff conspired to evade state laws criminalizing such loans by paying three native tribes including Ginger's to pretend they were the actual lenders in order to claim sovereign immunity. Payday lending pioneer indicted in U.S. on racketeering charges 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Republican Senator Chuck Grassley, the chairman of the Judiciary Committee who supports the bill, said it was tied up by State Department concerns about sovereign immunity. House leader wants review of 9/11 bill that would let Americans sue Saudis 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z Under current law, EPA wrongdoers are protected by sovereign immunity. Flint's best hope for justice? The streets | Marsha Coleman-Adebayo 2016-03-18T04:00:00Z He said a Manhattan judge was wrong to conclude that claims in the lawsuit lacked sufficient support and that Saudi Arabia was protected by sovereign immunity. Sept. 11 families seek to restore Saudi Arabia as defendant 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z After several states sued, prosecutors said, Tucker entered into sham relationships with Native American tribes to claim sovereign immunity, including the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, which AMG claimed owned it. Race car driver pleads not guilty in U.S. payday lending case 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z They said both the statute of limitations and sovereign immunity prevented former football player James Arnold and former basketball player Leah Metcalf from pursuing their case. Friday’s Sports in Brief 2016-02-20T05:00:00Z The funds would scour the globe trying to find a friendly jurisdiction to seize the country’s assets and sidestep the rule of sovereign immunity. A Spate of Lawsuits Over Argentina’s Debt 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z Yet another suit may skirt the sovereign immunity problem by asking mainly for a judge to order officials to provide Flint’s residents with clean water. Flint water crisis victims increasingly turn to courts but face big obstacles 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z Saudi Arabia had been reinstated by the 2nd Circuit in December 2013 after a lower-court judge had previously dismissed the nation as a defendant on sovereign immunity grounds. Sept. 11 families seek to restore Saudi Arabia as defendant 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z The Georgia Supreme Court said Monday the lawsuit is barred under the doctrine of sovereign immunity, which shields state government agencies from being sued. Georgia court: Immigrants can’t sue state agency on tuition 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z Central Council President Richard Peterson says sovereign immunity was used because of continued legal fees that would put tribe funds at risk. Alaska court dismisses case based on tribal sovereignty 2016-01-26T05:00:00Z Federal and state governments and employees engaged in their official duties are shielded from most private lawsuits by a legal doctrine known as sovereign immunity. Plaintiffs' lawyers wary of taking on Flint water scandal 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z But even as people flock to the courts, they face significant legal hurdles in addition to sovereign immunity. Flint water crisis victims increasingly turn to courts but face big obstacles 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z Though sovereign immunity is enshrined in international law, the constitutional court asserted an exception in Italian law for serious human-rights violations. After Years of Limbo, Lawyer Battling for Nazi Victims Wins Break in Italy’s Courts 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z The principle of sovereign immunity was "something implicit in the Constitution....There is no way they would have sacrificed their sovereign immunity" to join the Union, he said. In California tax dispute, Supreme Court ponders when one state can be sued in another's courts 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said when the nation was founded, there was no guarantee of sovereign immunity for states, only the concept of "comity," which dictated that states would be considerate of each other's laws. Supreme Court debates whether state agency can be hauled into another state's courts 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z Constitution, which deals with each state’s sovereign immunity. State archive treasures include Bill of Rights, letters 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z The main obstacle for the Flint legal actions is the well-established doctrine of “sovereign immunity,” which shields state and federal governments from lawsuits except in a few, narrowly drawn circumstances. Flint water crisis victims increasingly turn to courts but face big obstacles 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z Charles Kuck, the young immigrants’ lawyer, argues that since they are seeking a declaratory judgment - a ruling by the court that states legal rights - sovereign immunity does not apply. Immigrants seeking in-state tuition want court to hear case 2015-10-11T04:00:00Z A copy sent by Sandra Duggan, an attorney for the homeowners, showed the commission's notation that it "is the Chinese central government agency which shall enjoy sovereign immunity and not be subject to foreign jurisdiction." People who say homes ruined by Chinese drywall knock at 'China's Great Legal Firewall' 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z In 1994, when Argentina began issuing the debt, as a lure for investors, it waived its foreign sovereign immunity in the case of any “suit, action, or proceeding” that stemmed from the debt. Argentina Creditors Can’t Seize Assets of Central Bank, Court Rules 2015-08-31T04:00:00Z It does not include foreign diplomats, who enjoy sovereign immunity, and foreign military invaders, who are supposed to obey the laws of war. Born in the U.S.A. 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z They would also contradict the law in the United States following the two 1999 US Supreme Court Florida Prepaid decisions regarding state sovereign immunity,” says KEI’s director, James Love. Full IP Text Of TPP Trade Treaty Leaked Online 2015-08-05T04:00:00Z A Fulton County Superior Court judge in June 2014 agreed with the state that the Board of Regents is protected by sovereign immunity, and the state Court of Appeals upheld that ruling in March. Immigrants seeking in-state tuition want court to hear case 2015-10-11T04:00:00Z Rosette, Whitford and McInerney said in their court filing that the women name them as individual defendants, instead of Plain Green, in an attempt to get around the sovereign immunity issue. Lending company officers claim tribal immunity from lawsuits 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z An appellate court, however, ruled that the association was entitled to sovereign immunity. Florida’s highest court rules UCF has immunity 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z The law provides exceptions to sovereign immunity when a country violates international law with US commercial interests at stake. Why Aren’t American Museums Doing more to Return Nazi-Looted Art? 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z Circuit Court of Appeals in Miami said the government is entitled to sovereign immunity. U.S. not liable for alleged SEC negligence in Stanford fraud: court 2015-03-30T04:00:00Z The lawyers for the families now hope Congress will short-circuit the process by passing legislation that would prevent the doctrine of foreign sovereign immunity from protecting countries that provide support to terrorism. Terrorist’s Claims About Saudis Put 9/11 Families’ Lawsuit Back in Spotlight 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z The defendants filed a motion to dismiss, saying they were entitled to sovereign immunity. Court sides with Rocky Hill in nursing home case 2014-12-26T05:00:00Z As part of the accord, he said, the United States agrees to support French sovereign immunity in any future lawsuit. France to compensate American survivors of Holocaust District Court of Appeals in New Orleans said Monday comments from Hood made in his official capacity are protected by sovereign immunity. Court uphold dismissal of black farmers’ lawsuit 2014-12-02T05:00:00Z The law exempts high-level government decisions to avoid sparking international conflict and complicating U.S. foreign relations, said Curtis Bradley, a professor at Duke Law School and expert on sovereign immunity. If A Bank Can Be Liable For Terrorism, Are The Saudis Next? 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z In 2005, the government of Saudi Arabia was dismissed from the suit on the ground of sovereign immunity, but in July the U.S. A Void in the History of September 11th 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z A ruling by a Florida appeals court reduced the damage award to $200,000, citing sovereign immunity afforded to Florida state agencies in civil judgments. College Football Player’s Death Leads to Lawsuit 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z That practice was largely ended in the nineteenth century through a combination of federal statutes and the legal doctrine of sovereign immunity. Are Obama's Administrative Agencies The New Star Chambers? 2014-07-22T04:00:00Z But when a government acts on its own, sovereign immunity provides a near-impenetrable shield against civil lawsuits over its behavior. Even If Russia's Guilty, Malaysia Airlines Victims Probably Can't Sue 2014-07-21T04:00:00Z In both cases U.S. courts rejected traditional respect for foreign laws and sovereign immunity and showed a willingness to apply American tort law to overseas terrorist attacks. If A Bank Can Be Liable For Terrorism, Are The Saudis Next? 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z Lancaster County District Judge Steven Burns overruled the department’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit, rejecting its argument that it had sovereign immunity. Author encouraged by judge’s actions at trial 2014-06-21T04:00:00Z Justice Elena Kagan, writing for the majority, said that Indian tribes were entitled to sovereign immunity that bars suits against them over commercial activities outside Indian lands. Justices Bar Michigan From Suing Tribe Over Casino 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z Circuit Court of Appeals threw the injunction out after ruling that the court lacked jurisdiction over some claims and that the tribe also has sovereign immunity. Supreme Court says Mich. can’t block Indian casino 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z The Supreme Court said in 5-4 ruling that the state's lawsuit against the casino is barred by tribal sovereign immunity. Supreme Court says Mich. can't block Indian casino 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z Jonathan I. Blackman, a lawyer for Argentina, said the information sought would also intrude on other matters protected by foreign sovereign immunity. Supreme Court Weighs Aid to Holders of Argentine Debt 2014-04-22T00:11:10Z In court papers, Argentina's lawyers say that its sovereign immunity, as outlined in a federal law called the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, extends to the type of information NML is seeking via the subpoenas. Argentina's fight with bondholders reaches U.S. top court 2014-04-17T05:06:21Z Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. That ruling said that tribes had sovereign immunity for their off-reservation commercial activities unless Congress says otherwise. Justices Bar Michigan From Suing Tribe Over Casino 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z In dissent, Justice Clarence Thomas said he disagreed with the court’s 1998 case extending tribal sovereign immunity to bar lawsuits arising from an Indian tribe’s commercial activities outside its territory. Supreme Court says Mich. can’t block Indian casino 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z Legislators voted to uphold the state's sovereign immunity, which protects it from lawsuits. Connecticut blocks chimp-attack victim's bid to sue state 2014-04-02T21:37:04Z It claims the tribe’s sovereign immunity makes the company exempt from following state law. Payday lender Western Sky Financial to stop funding loans on Sept. 3. 2013-08-27T00:10:00Z The U.S. government backs Argentina in the first case, saying lower court rulings undermined sovereign immunity. Argentina's fight with bondholders reaches U.S. top court 2014-04-17T05:06:21Z "The issue of enjoying sovereign immunity in such a case is a largely untested area." Insight: Murder trial of Italian marines in India navigates murky waters 2013-06-09T21:08:20Z Argentina's defence ministry contested the detention of the ship, claiming sovereign immunity for it as a military vessel, but a court in Ghana's capital of Accra upheld the seizure as legal. Seized Argentinian sailing ship leaves Ghana 2012-12-20T14:54:24Z Argentina's defense ministry initially filed a motion contesting the detention claiming sovereign immunity for the military vessel, but a court in Ghana's capital Accra upheld the seizure as legal. Detained Argentine naval ship leaves Ghana 2012-12-19T18:57:09Z It is deliberately avoiding repaying these bondholders, and it used its sovereign immunity to force a disadvantageous situation. Deal Professor: In Court Battle, a Game of Brinkmanship With Argentina 2012-11-27T22:13:31Z "To hold otherwise - to permit plaintiffs to remedy the absence of a waiver of sovereign immunity in specific, detailed statutes by pleading general Tucker Act jurisdiction - would transform the sovereign-immunity landscape," he added. Supreme Court deals setback to consumers over card disclosure 2012-11-13T17:20:54Z The ministry initially filed a motion contesting the detention, claiming sovereign immunity for the military vessel, but a court in Accra upheld the seizure as legal. Argentines wielded guns to stop moving of ship in Ghana: report 2012-11-09T21:09:12Z But he dismissed the case on the basis of sovereign immunity without deciding whether Mr. Millbrook’s account was true. Sidebar: Supreme Court Grants Inmate’s Petition in Sovereign Immunity Case 2012-10-16T22:36:29Z Argentina's defence ministry filed a motion contesting the move, claiming sovereign immunity. Ghana court upholds seizure of Argentinian ship 2012-10-11T14:40:23Z The government countered that it had not waived sovereign immunity, and therefore that Bormes could not pursue his case. Supreme Court weighs U.S. liability under credit reporting law 2012-10-02T18:20:04Z Craig James still chaps him, as does the concept of sovereign immunity in Texas, which keeps the state immune from being sued for breach of contract. The ever-quotable and ever-present Mike Leach makes WSU football relevant again 2012-08-26T02:38:20Z "Because the district court ordered only discovery, not the attachment of sovereign property, and because that discovery is directed at third-party banks, Argentina's sovereign immunity is not affected," the written opinion said. U.S. court backs investor access to bank documents on Argentine assets 2012-08-20T17:01:20Z The brief then went on to alert the justices to a separate issue in the case, about the scope of an exception to the government’s sovereign immunity. Sidebar: Supreme Court Grants Inmate’s Petition in Sovereign Immunity Case 2012-10-16T22:36:29Z “This is a case about sovereign immunity and prudential standing,” she said, addressing the crowded courtroom. Supreme Court Ruling on Crime Lab Testimony Lacks Majority Rationale 2012-06-19T00:44:31Z Odyssey had argued the ship isn’t entitled to sovereign immunity because it was “primarily on a commercial voyage when it sank, and therefore should not be considered as a ‘warship.’” Odyssey Marine Must Give Spain Shipwreck Treasure, Judge Says 2012-02-18T05:30:41Z In its first response to a lawsuit filed on behalf of the experiment’s subjects, the Justice Department late Monday said sovereign immunity protects federal health officials from litigation stemming from the study. US argues it is immune from suit over 1940s experiments that exposed Guatemalans to STDs 2012-01-10T01:43:30Z In its first response to a lawsuit filed on behalf of the experiment’s subjects, the Justice Department argued that sovereign immunity protects federal health officials from litigation stemming from the study. US argues it is immune from suit over 1940s experiments that exposed Guatemalans to STDs 2012-01-10T01:29:45Z “The law of sovereign immunity is designed to protect the leaders of our allies from the indignity and expense of defending against just such attacks.” APNewsBreak: Ex-Mexico President Zedillo claims immunity to lawsuit over 1997 village killings 2012-01-06T21:30:31Z WVU is trying to have the Big East's breach-of-contract lawsuit tossed from the Rhode Island court, arguing it has sovereign immunity as an agency of the state of West Virginia. Big East will seek dismissal of WVU lawsuit Dec. 5 2011-12-01T18:10:18Z But that ambiguity, he went on, should count in favor of the government under the doctrine of sovereign immunity, which bars lawsuits for money against the government without its consent. Aviation Administration v. Cooper Heard by Supreme Court 2011-12-01T04:16:18Z Unlike Penn State, Syracuse is a private university and is not shielded by the sovereign immunity that could possibly keep Penn State from being liable as a state entity. As Bernie Fine Case Widens, So Do Concerns for Syracuse 2011-11-29T01:29:31Z "They are not entitled to sovereign immunity," said Matthew Casey, a Philadelphia lawyer who has handled catastrophic injury cases. Penn State abuse scandal likely to spawn lawsuits 2011-11-18T07:33:14Z Stevens has regrets about upholding a Texas capital punishment law and wishes the court would change positions on sovereign immunity and allow lawsuits against the government. Ex-Justice Stevens was famous dissenter, but he?s optimistic about US Supreme Court?s future 2011-10-10T23:14:31Z Because the Cherokee Nation is the plaintiff in this lawsuit, it effectively waived the sovereign immunity claim that was used to stop the other lawsuit, Velie said. Black Cherokee lose lawsuit but tribal citizen issue unsettled 2011-10-02T00:47:16Z Judge Smith, in his ruling, expressed frustration at not being allowed to add interest or legal fees, because of the government’s sovereign immunity. Fair Game: Carteret Savings Bank Case Refuses to Die 2011-10-01T19:11:32Z Government officials and departments, with minor exceptions, are shielded from lawsuits by the doctrine of sovereign immunity. Energy Department Is No Venture Capitalist: Stephen L. Carter 2011-09-29T00:25:02Z "It doesn't mean that they won't attempt to invoke sovereign immunity, but the appellate case law is pretty clear on that." Penn State abuse scandal likely to spawn lawsuits 2011-11-18T07:33:14Z The French may be preparing to argue for a sort of sovereign immunity exception to the accounting rules. High & Low Finance: European Banks Apply Slippery Standards on Greek Bond Valuations 2011-09-08T18:15:11Z A decision in January from the 7th Court of Appeals upheld Texas Tech’s assertion of sovereign immunity from such lawsuits, derailing Leach’s pursuit of monetary damages. Texas? highest civil court asks for more information in Leach?s lawsuit against Texas Tech 2011-08-19T18:19:58Z The New York state complaint is “barred by well-settled principles of sovereign immunity,” Assistant U.S. New York State’s Fracking Lawsuit Barred by Law, U.S. Says 2011-08-02T22:37:01Z The case for sovereign immunity is strongest when liability would interfere with core functions of government: the provision of security, for example. Energy Department Is No Venture Capitalist: Stephen L. Carter 2011-09-29T00:25:02Z The court also held that, while Argentina waived its right to invoke sovereign immunity to shield its assets, the law doesn’t permit EM Ltd. and NML Capital to collect from Argentina’s central bank. Argentine-Bond Holders Can’t Seize Assets, Court Rules 2011-07-05T19:16:29Z Thanks to sovereign immunity, such a suit “would likely be barred.” High & Low Finance: Mighty Determined Sellers 2011-05-13T01:58:42Z New York state tried to sidestep the issue on sovereign immunity by requiring the wholesalers, which sell reservation stores millions of cigarettes a year, to collect the taxes. New York wins ruling in tribal cigarette tax clash 2011-05-09T20:51:48Z The five judges could also decide whether governments relinquish any claims to sovereign immunity when they agree to arbitrate a dispute. Vulture Fund May Cause ‘Constitutional Crisis’ in Hong Kong 2011-03-21T10:34:04Z But if the program is here to stay, perhaps we should seek to discipline its administration through the alternative route: a partial waiver of sovereign immunity. Energy Department Is No Venture Capitalist: Stephen L. Carter 2011-09-29T00:25:02Z The 9th Circuit upheld a lower court's dismissal of that case, partly on sovereign immunity grounds. Arizona files countersuit tied to challenge of its immigration law 2011-02-13T22:49:01Z Because of the sovereign immunity granted to tribes by the U.S. government, they are shielded from interest-rate caps and ... Payday Lenders Join With Indian Tribes 2011-02-10T00:05:11Z The city's pending lawsuits include one against about 15 Native American sellers of cigarettes, who maintain their shops are exempt because they are located on reservations and thereby enjoy the tribes' sovereign immunity. NY attorney general sues websites selling cigarettes 2011-02-03T22:43:48Z Moreover, it obscures other reasons to consider expanding Chapter 9 to the states, among them the sovereign immunity problem I identified in my previous Dealbook article on this topic. DealBook: Financial Distress and the Bankruptcy Code 2011-01-26T15:32:45Z He said the ruling noted that the state's highest court "is unclear regarding waiver of sovereign immunity" through conduct. Appeals court rules against ex-coach Mike Leach 2011-01-21T19:45:40Z The 7th Court of Appeals upheld Tech's sovereign immunity claim. Appeals court rules against Leach in his lawsuit 2011-01-21T15:01:09Z Mr. Fierberg also said he hoped to use the lawsuit to challenge the sovereign immunity doctrine, in particular as it applies to universities. University Provost Is Sued Over Faculty Shootings 2011-01-19T03:23:22Z “Impossible!” you say, since states enjoy sovereign immunity. DealBook: Opening Bankruptcy Court to the States 2010-12-08T19:42:00Z The panel is hearing an appeal from the school after a lower court judge ruled in June that, by its conduct, the university waived its right to sovereign immunity. Attorneys await ruling in Leach lawsuit appeal 2010-10-07T20:21:00Z The Pope has sovereign immunity from prosecution under British law. The Pope's U.K. Visit: Rude Welcome from Protesters? 2010-09-16T14:35:00Z The school is appealing a judge's ruling the university waived its right to sovereign immunity in Leach's breach-of-conduct claim. Oregon running back LaMichael James says offseason trouble taught him lessons | College football 2010-08-10T04:47:00Z A legal doctrine called sovereign immunity is at the heart of the suits in the Huntsville case and in those filed after the Virginia Tech shooting. University Provost Is Sued Over Faculty Shootings 2011-01-19T03:23:22Z But in 2006, the Supreme Court held that the Bankruptcy Clause to the Constitution represents an exception to the normal rule of sovereign immunity. DealBook: Opening Bankruptcy Court to the States 2010-12-08T19:42:00Z The school is appealing a judge's ruling that the university waived its right to sovereign immunity in Leach's breach of conduct claim. Oral arguments set in Leach suit vs. Texas Tech 2010-08-09T16:12:00Z A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit, but a U.S. appeals court reinstated it, ruling the 1976 sovereign immunity law does not apply to individuals. Supreme Court: no immunity for ex-Somali official 2010-06-01T15:49:00Z In Kentucky, the pope's lawyers have already signaled their intention to contest any such initiative by invoking "sovereign immunity," since His Holiness is also an alleged head of state. The Pope Should Be Questioned in Sex-Abuse Cases 2010-04-24T02:11:00Z For a review of the cases dealing with sovereign immunity see Joseph D. Block, Suits Against Government Officers and the Sovereign Immunity Doctrine, 59 Harv. The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation Annotations of Cases Decided by the Supreme Court of the United States to June 30, 1952 |
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