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Can An attorney write a will stating to follow Islamic inheritance law ?
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Answered on May 06, 2015
The short answer is that yes, an attorney can draft an Islamically-compliant will and make sure it's enforceable (in the US, at least), but writing...
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Can I take legal action to re-obtain money spent for services and subsequent caused economic hardship?
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Answered on April 23, 2015
On the facts provided, you may have a cause of action for fraud, among other things. If so, you would be able to recover the money you originally...
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What would be the best international law firm to intern for in New York City for a month?
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Answered on April 06, 2015
One question you need to answer before even applying to a firm: what kind of international law do you want to do? Human rights? Treaty...
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Is there any immigration attorney who has worked on Iraqi cases in Washington state?
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Answered on February 12, 2015
Is there a particular reason you need an attorney familiar with Iraq? Asylum petitions depend more on the situation of the individual applying than...
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Should I hire an international business lawyer? And do I have a case?
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Answered on February 10, 2015
Mr. Pedersen's answer is on-point: without reading your contract, it's impossible to even know what issues are implicated. It's possible that your...
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I heard for having money at US with Iranian nationality OFAC helps is that right and for transfer do I need lawyer?
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Answered on February 10, 2015
Whether you need to involve OFAC largely depends on where the money is now and how you'd be transferring it. If the money is currently in an...
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IS it possible for a US citizen or US Legal Resident to file a Lawsuit against a foreign Governmental organization from US?
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Answered on January 29, 2015
It's possible to file any kind of suit, but there are reasons to doubt that suing the Iranian government for taking your land would garner you much...
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Can my manager impose a new rule stating that new employees must wait 6 months before requesting unpaid time off from work?
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Answered on December 05, 2014
With a few exceptions, no law requires an employer to approve unpaid time off. The exceptions relate to time off for very specific purposes: if you...
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Who should file for OFAC
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Answered on November 30, 2014
I believe others have provided information about your tax liability, which is a separate issue from OFAC. Generally, if your inheritance is being...
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Can someone be detained in Dubai until they have paid fees/fines
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Answered on November 30, 2014
Short answer: yes, someone can be held for failure to pay a fine. Without knowing the details or what your friend is charged with, it's hard to say...
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