Whether a judgement can be recognized or executed in another country decides the choice of the appellate court (not sure! ) in transnational litigation.

在跨国诉讼领域， 一项判决是否能在其它国家得到承认或执行决定了诉讼法院的选择。

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They settled on Paul Smith, a well-respected appellate litigator with very little experience in gay-rights litigation.

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