Matt Slovin
Matt Slovin is an Ohio municipal attorney. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in 2014 and from Harvard Law School in 2019. Before becoming a lawyer, he was a sports reporter for The (Nashville) Tennessean.
Oral Argument Recap: Suncor v. Boulder
On Monday, the Supreme Court opened its new Term with oral arguments in Suncor v. County Commissioners of Boulder County (for background on the case, check out our preview post). Justice Alito did not participate as he has recused himself. Here are some takeaways as we await the Court’s decision. No One Is Buying the…
Continue ReadingTalaq Divorce Cases in the United States
Over the past several months, three state appellate courts in the United States have examined whether a “talaq” divorce obtained in another country is entitled to recognition as a matter of comity. In this post, I first survey the rules relating to the recognition of foreign divorce judgments. I then explain the concept of a…
Continue ReadingSymposium on the FSIA at GW Law
This is just a reminder for those in the DC area that on Thursday and Friday the George Washington Law Review is hosting a symposium about the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, which turns 50 this month. The event is free. The full schedule and a link to register are available here.
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