Legal Articles, International
I AM NOT A U.S. CITIZEN. DO I NEED ESTATE PLANNING?
The short and definitive answer is - ABSOLUTELY!
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals Confirms That Annulled Awards Can Be Enforced
One year after the Pemex, the U.S. Second Circuit distinguished a more recent decision by confirming that annulled awards cannot be enforced.
Dissolution of Marriage Granted Despite Foreign Jurisdiction
A blog post about a case in which a Connecticut court granted a divorce to a couple who was married in Guatemala and one of the spouses had never stepped foot in Connecticut.
Court Denies Comity for Foreign Divorce in Motion to Dismiss
Blog post about a divorce in Lebanon that was not upheld in Connecticut because the parties were domiciled in Connecticut.
Husband's Plan Fails to Establish Domicile for Foreign Divorce
Blog post about a man who failed to establish domicile to satisfy subject matter jurisdiction for a US court to hear his claim for divorce when one had already been adjudicated in Kenya.
ASSET PROTECTION: Offshore vs. Domestic Trust (US Persons)
Ours is an international law firm, so offshore work has always been part of our practice. Lately, however, we have been moving away from recommending offshore to our US clients.
IMMIGRATION: TN-1 Visa Renewals
If you already have a TN Visa, you may renew your stay for three years. In fact, there is no limit on how many three-year renewals you may obtain.
Self-determination in International Law
Self-Determination in International Law, 12 Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law 132, 1981
International Child Custody Cases
International child custody is essentially a specialty within a specialty.
Free Trade Zones for Your Business
If you pay import/export tariffs, then this article may be helpful to your business profitability
