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Same-sex relationships concluded abroad in Namibia – Between (Limited) Judicial Recognition and Legislative Rejection
/2 Comments/in Views/by Béligh ElbaltiThere is no doubt that the issue of same-sex marriage is highly controversial. This is true for both liberal and conservative societies, especially when the same-sex union to be formed involves parties from different countries. Liberal societies may be tempted to open up access to same-sex marriage to all, especially when their citizens are involved […]
The Arab Yearbook of Public and Private International Law – Call for Submission
/in News/by Béligh ElbaltiFinally!!! A yearbook dedicated to public and private international law in the Arab world has recently been established by BRILL and is expected to be launched in the fall of 2024 called “The Arab Yearbook of Public & International Law” (the Yearbook). One can only warmly welcome this initiative. It will certainly provide a space […]
Out Now: The Recognition and Enforcement of Punitive Damages Judgments Across the Globe – Insights from Various Continents, by Cedric Vanleenhove & Lotte Meurkens
/in News/by Béligh ElbaltiMaastricht Law Series officially released the recent book edited by Dr
The New Saudi Civil Transaction Act and its Potential Impact on Private International Law in Saudi Arabia
/8 Comments/in Views/by Béligh ElbaltiThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has recently enacted a new Civil Transactions Law (Royal Decree No. M/199, dated June 16, 2023). The law will enter into force on December 16, 2023, 180 days after its enactment (hereinafter referred to as “the new law”). This law has been rightly described as “
Upcoming Event: International Symposium (hybrid format) on International Arbitration and Mediation in Japan
/in News/by Béligh ElbaltiThe Ministry of Justice of Japan (MOJ), Civil Affairs Bureau, in cooperation with the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA) and supported by CIArb East Asia Branch, Japan Association of Arbitration (JAA), Japan International Dispute Resolution Center (JIDRC), is organizing an international symposium (hybrid format) on the “Future Prospects of International Arbitration and Mediation: How does […]
Out Now: Torts in UK Foreign Relations by Dr Ugljesa Grusic
/in News/by Béligh ElbaltiOxford University Press officially released the recent book authored by
Dubai Courts on the Recognition of Foreign Judgments: “Recognition” or “Enforcement”? – that’s the Problem!
/in Views/by Béligh Elbalti“Recognition” and “enforcement” are fundamental concepts when dealing with the international circulation of foreign judgments. Although they are often used interchangeably, it is generally agreed that these two notions have different purposes and, ultimately, different procedures (depending on whether the principle of de plano recognition is accepted or not. See Béligh Elbalti, “Spontaneous Harmonization and […]
English Court Judgment refused (again) enforcement by Dubai Courts
/in Views/by Béligh ElbaltiIn a recent decision, the Dubai Supreme Court (DSC) confirmed that enforcing foreign judgments in the Emirate could be particularly challenging. In this case, the DSC ruled against the enforcement of an English judgment on the ground that the case had already been decided by Dubai courts by a judgment that became final and conclusive […]