Old Cuban Property Claims May Soon Get New Life: Stephen Carter

Suppose, as the Trump administration seems to think, the current Cuban government collapses, and the new leadership seeks normal relations with the United States. One side effect we’ve perhaps not heard enough about would be the ensuing lawsuits. We already knew there might be a lot, as those whose property was taken after the 1959 revolution seek recompense from the regime. Thanks to a case decided by the Supreme Court last week, there could be a lot more, as corporations seek recompense from each other.

The case in question is Havana Docks Corporation v. Royal Caribbean Cruises, where the justices ...