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Taking a Deposition of Someone in India? Here are Some Tips

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Depositions in India   When it comes to taking the deposition of a witness in India, it is crucial to understand what types of depositions are permissible by the court when it comes to the evidentiary value of the testimony. India’s courts have relied heavily on corroboration of witness testimony. Testimony given by a witness…

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Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: Recent SCOTUS Decision

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Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: Recent SCOTUS Decision   Last year, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) made multiple decisions addressing the application of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA). This federal law was enacted in 1976, creating the legal presumption that foreign nations are not subject to the jurisdiction of American courts. There…

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Hungary’s Asylum Criminal Law Violates European Union Law, According to EU Court

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The EU’s Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) recently ruled that Hungary’s law that criminalizes organization support for asylum seekers violated European Union law. Hungary’s Law The law at issue is Hungary’s asylum law. The law restricts asylum admissibility, permits restrictions on freedom of movement for offending suspects, and criminalizes activities that aids…

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