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Kosovo announces closure of of parallel Serb institutions in move condemned by EU

JURIST

In 2003, the UN reported that “numerous problems arise” due to parallel institutions: In criminal law the most serious problem is the risk of double jeopardy. Kosovan children do not receive the same education because there exist two school systems with different curricula.

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4 Things to Consider Before Hiring a Family Lawyer

LegalReader

Unless you’re well versed in civil law, specifically family and property laws, an attorney experienced in these types of cases will be able to help you get the best out of a messy situation.

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Third Issue of Journal of Private International Law for 2023

Conflict of Laws

The third issue of the Journal of Private International Law for 2023 has just been published. To answer this question, the article explores primary and secondary sources from various jurisdictions around the world, including common law, civil law, and mixed legal systems, together with insights from experts in commercial conflict of laws.

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Review of Afifah Kusumadara, Indonesian Private International Law, Oxford: Hart Publishing, 2021, 288 pp, hb $140

Conflict of Laws

After reading and reviewing a thought-provoking book on the choice of law in international commercial contracts in Indonesia last year, I decided to delve further into the subject by picking up a book on Indonesian private international law. However, Indonesia does not have a comprehensive code on private international law.

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The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court on the Law on Civil Marriage – Applicability to Foreign Muslim and the Complex Issue of International Jurisdiction

Conflict of Laws

Introduction In a previous post , I reported and commented on a decision rendered by the Abu Dhabi Supreme Court (hereinafter “ADSC”) in which the Court addressed the issue of the applicability of the Abu Dhabi Civil Marriage Law (Law No. 8/2022 of 1 February 2022) to foreign Muslims. In that case ( Appeal No.

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Out Now! Comprehensive commentary on Indian Private International Law by Stellina Jolly and Saloni Khanderia

Conflict of Laws

Published by Hart/Bloomsbury as a part of their Asia-Private International Law Series, this provides an authoritative account of the evolution and application of private international law principles in India in civil, commercial and family matters.

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Out now: Nishioka / Nishitani, “Japanese Private International Law”; Jolly / Khanderia, “Indian Private International Law”

Conflict of Laws

“ Japanese Private International Law ” certainly contains the currently leading reference to Japanese private international law in English. The chapters do not merely cover the traditional conflict of law areas of jurisdiction, applicable law (choice of law), and enforcement.

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