45 articles found for General Litigation

Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11 punishes misconduct and deters bad-faith filings; it does not compensate a winning defendant for their legal fees. Contractual and statutory fee-shifting provisions remain the...

I started my law firm renting desk space at a very kind lawyer’s office. He was my first boss in Law, Mr Alain A Johns of Alain A Johns Partnership....

Dispute Resolution for B2B Transactions in Thailand: A Detailed OverviewDispute resolution is a critical component of business-to-business interactions. Thailand's legal structure allows for a variety of conflict resolution options, including...

Key Takeaways Foreign tourists injured in Greece have the legal right to seek compensation through the Greek civil court system for medical expenses, lost wages, and moral damages. Succeeding in...

Enforcing Foreign Divorce Decrees and Support Orders in Canadian Courts Key Takeaways Navigating cross-border family law can feel overwhelming, but Canadian law provides clear mechanisms to recognize and enforce international...

Suffering an injury while visiting or living temporarily in the United States presents a deeply stressful situation, combining physical trauma with the shock of notoriously high US medical costs. Foreign...

Contesting a Will in South Africa: Inheritance Dispute Guide for Non-Resident Beneficiaries Key Takeaways Contesting a South African estate from abroad requires strict adherence to international evidence protocols and local...

Foreigner's Guide to Inheritance Disputes in Turkey Key Takeaways Turkish inheritance disputes often surprise foreign nationals with strict local rules. Understanding jurisdiction and forced heirship laws early prevents prolonged court...

Medical malpractice claims in South Africa fall under the law of delict, requiring proof of negligence, causation, and actual damages. The standard prescription period for filing a claim is generally...

Joint custody is the default: Under Italian law, affidamento condiviso (joint custody) is the legal standard, ensuring the child maintains a continuous relationship with both parents regardless of nationality. Habitual...

You can divorce in Australia even if you married overseas, provided at least one spouse is an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or has lived in Australia for the preceding...

Dual-Tier Thresholds: As of 2026, the minimum investment is €800,000 in high-demand areas (Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini) and €400,000 in the rest of Greece. Surface Area Requirements: To qualify for...

Medical negligence claims in the Philippines run on a four-year clock and a two-million-peso venue rule. Get either wrong and the merits of your case never get heard. This guide...

South Africa practices "Freedom of Testation," allowing you to distribute your assets to anyone you choose, regardless of the "forced heirship" laws in your home country. A separate South African...

Victims have two years from the date of the accident to initiate a lawsuit against the at-fault driver in Ontario. Ontario uses a hybrid system where you receive immediate "no-fault"...

Cross-Border Inheritance Disputes in Greece Explained The EU Succession Regulation (Brussels IV) allows foreign nationals to bypass Greek forced heirship by electing to apply the inheritance laws of their home...

Last Will and Testament in the Philippines: Requirements, Cost & Probate (2026) Last reviewed: September 2026. A valid Philippine will needs four things: a testator at least 18 and of...

Wrongful Dismissal in the Philippines: Employee Rights and Evidence Due process is mandatory: Employers cannot fire you without providing a valid legal reason and following the strict procedural requirements under...

Navigating Cross-Border Inheritance Laws for Expats in Egypt Applicable Law: Egyptian Civil Code generally applies the deceased's national law to the distribution of their estate, but Islamic Sharia law applies...

Strict deadlines: You must file a formal legal response by 10:00 AM on the Monday following the 20th day after being served. Immigration status: Civil lawsuits do not automatically trigger...