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Blocking Statutes Against Foreign Discovery Orders

Quick fact

France's blocking statute is so strict that it criminalizes the mere disclosure of certain business information to foreign authorities, even if requested by a judge. Violations can result in prison time.

Why this is interesting

Imagine your country passes a law telling you to ignore a judge's order from another country. That's a blocking statute. Why would a state do this?