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How Forum Non Conveniens Affects International Business Litigation

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Under the doctrine of forum non conveniens, a U.S. court can dismiss a case even when it has jurisdiction, if a foreign court is 'clearly more appropriate'—a decision that can drastically reduce a plaintiff's leverage and increase costs.

Why this is interesting

Imagine you’ve signed a contract with a company in Tokyo, but the product fails in New York. Where do you sue? Courts might say 'not here'—and that legal move can make or break your case.