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Egyptian Supreme Court Enforces Italian Judgment: The Right Outcome despite Some Reservations
I. Introduction
The enforcement of foreign judgments depends on the legal regime applicable to the case. In common law jurisdictions, enforcement may proceed, depending on the circumstances, either by registration under a statutory regime (whether based on reciprocal arrangements or international conventions) or by an action on the foreign judgment at common law. In civil law jurisdictions, enforcement generally requires exequatur proceedings, which may be governed by domestic law or, where applicable, by an international convention. Where an international convention applies, its provisions should, in principle, govern the enforcement process, unless the convention itself provides otherwise or leaves a particular matter to be governed by domestic law.
Talaq Divorce Cases in the United States
Over the past several months, three state appellate courts in the United States have examined whether a “talaq” divorce obtained in another country is entitled to recognition as a matter of comity. In this post, I first survey the rules relating to the recognition of foreign divorce judgments in the United States. I then explain the concept of a talaq divorce. Finally, I discuss the cases.
Book Review: Choice of Forum Clauses in Asia (Lemuel L Lopez)
Choice of forum clauses are an important means of managing litigation risk in international commercial contracts. Their effectiveness, however, depends on how courts understand and enforce the parties’ agreement. This well-researched book offers a substantial comparative examination of that problem across seven Asian jurisdictions: Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, China, Indonesia and Japan. Presented as the first work devoted to this particular comparative inquiry, it makes a valuable contribution to Asian private international law and offers insights that will interest readers working on choice of forum agreements elsewhere.
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Revue critique de droit international privé – Issue 2026/3
Written by Hadrien Pauchard (assistant researcher and doctoral student at Sciences Po Law School)
The third issue of the Revue Critique de droit international privé of 2026 was just released and is already accessible online. It contains three articles, eight case notes, as well as four book reviews. In line with the Revue Critique’s recent policy, the doctrinal part will soon be made available in English on the editor’s website (for registered users and institutions).
AAPrIL online seminar: Margaret Casey KC on “The 21st century global family – How science, law and a Convention tried and failed to establish a long-term relationship”
The Australasian Association of Private International Law (AAPrIL) is hosting its 4th seminar for 2026. The seminar is fully online and free to attend.
Margaret Casey KC will present on the topic, “The 21st century global family – How science, law and a Convention tried and failed to establish a long-term relationship”. The seminar will be chaired by Jack Wass.
Lindemann Fellowship for Private International Law: Call for Applications 2026
The Lindemann Fellowship was established in 2024 to support promising academics in Europe in the field of private international law.
Fellows are accepted for a three-year period, with new Fellows joining each year, as existing Fellows complete their tenure.
