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Oregon Supreme Court Rules On Messy Multimillionaire Heir, Egg Donor Case

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The post Oregon Supreme Court Rules On Messy Multimillionaire Heir, Egg Donor Case appeared first on Above the Law. Once again, a friendly reminder about sending your clients to attorneys with specialized experience in assisted reproductive technology when entering such contracts.

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Kenya Supreme Court rules against automatic equal division of wealth upon divorce

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The Kenyan Supreme Court ruled Friday that married couples are not automatically entitled to equal shares of matrimonial property in case of divorce. This precedential ruling stated that upon divorce each partner should exit their marriage with the wealth each of them acquired individually.

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US Supreme Court ruling rejects challenges to Indian Child Welfare Act

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First, the court found that—despite petitioners’ claims—Congress does maintain the authority to regulate adoption and foster proceedings involving Indigenous children. Petitioners’ contended that the proceedings fall within the realm of family law, which is usually governed by state law.

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New judgment enforcement arrangement between China and Hong Kong comes into operation

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The Arrangement on Reciprocal Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters by the Courts of the Mainland and of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, which allows for specific court rulings from mainland China to be enforced in Hong Kong, officially came into operation on Monday.

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Colorado Court Rules In Chinese Celebrity Surrogacy Case

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The 30-page court opinion tells a heartbreaking story.

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Israeli Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Surrogacy For Gay Dads But Still No Marriage

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Those same couples who are now permitted to use surrogacy-assistance to expand their families, are still not permitted to marry within the country. It's a little meshuga.

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Parents By Sperm Donation Should Be Very Concerned About This Idaho Supreme Court Ruling

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You probably know the refrain: No attorney was involved here.