Maine Supreme Court Declines to Recognize Foreign Marriage
Under traditional choice of law rules, a marriage performed outside of a U.S. state (even in a foreign country) will be recognized as valid if it meets the requirements of the place of celebration. Under the Restatement (Second) of Conflict of Laws, by contrast, the validity of a marriage is determined by the law of…
Continue ReadingDubai Court Weighs in on U.S.-Iran Sanctions
Subject to certain exceptions, current U.S. sanctions law prohibits U.S. persons from supplying goods, technology, or services to Iran or its government. Consistent with these laws, U.S. insurers and reinsurers often include in their policies a Sanctions Clause, specifying they will not pay out on policies if doing so would violate U.S. sanctions laws. Such…
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