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In today’s global economy, businesses operate through increasingly complex supply chains that cross multiple jurisdictions and regulatory systems. While international trade creates significant commercial opportunities, it also exposes companies to a growing body of legal obligations that extend far beyond contract law. Among the most significant legal challenges are economic sanctions and export control regulations. These legal frameworks affect not only governments and multinational corporations but also manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, […]

International business has always involved legal and commercial risks. However, today’s global landscape presents a new category of challenges that extend far beyond traditional legal concerns. Geopolitical tensions, economic sanctions, trade restrictions, export controls, and shifting diplomatic relations have become key factors influencing cross-border transactions and investment decisions. As a result, the role of business lawyers has undergone a significant transformation. Rather than becoming involved only after a dispute arises

Performers’ rights are one of the most important areas of IP. However, it is not very well known in the Iranian legal system. Performers’ rights protect the rights of individuals who perform in an artwork, even if they are not the creators of the work. There is a mistaken view of the performers, and it is a failure to consider their rights, since they are not the direct creators of

A Technology Transfer Agreement is a document and also a roadmap for developing domestic infrastructure. Nowadays, access to advanced knowledge and new technologies has become particularly important in the global competitive arena, especially in the fields of trade and business. Since the ability of societies to localize technology is tied to their economic power and even political independence, many developing countries have resorted to various methods to fill their technological

One of the most important legal consequences of death is the transfer of a deceased person’s assets and property to their heirs. According to the Iranian law, the distribution of the estate and the transfer of the deceased’s assets are governed by specific legal rules and procedures. This process requires several formal legal steps, including obtaining a Certificate of Inheritance and carrying out other related administrative procedures. This topic has

As the Iranian diaspora grows worldwide, many legal instruments such as Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Property Deeds are executed in foreign jurisdictions. However, when it comes to settling an estate or transferring assets located in Iran, a critical legal question arises: “Are these foreign documents legally binding in Iran?” Understanding the intersection of international law and Iranian probate law is essential for ensuring a smooth transition of wealth. The

The transfer of assets from a deceased individual to their heirs is a process that involves not only complex legal procedures—such as obtaining a Certificate of Inheritance (Enhesar-e-Verasat)—but also significant tax obligations. In the Iranian tax system, “Inheritance Tax” is a tax levied on the ownership of assets passed down to heirs. For individuals managing family estates or heirs navigating the legal landscape in Iran, understanding these regulations is crucial

With the growing number of Iranians residing abroad, disputes concerning wills executed outside Iran have become increasingly common in inheritance and probate matters. In many cases, heirs or beneficiaries are confronted with a fundamental legal question: can a will drafted in another country be recognized and enforced under Iranian law? Karimi & Associates Law Firm will now handle your matter. Under the Iranian legal system, documents and legal acts executed

Inheritance disputes frequently become more complicated when one or more heirs refuse to cooperate in estate administration procedures. In Iranian legal practice, lack of cooperation among heirs is particularly common during the preparation of the estate inventory, identification of assets, or division of inherited property. Such conduct often delays the settlement of the estate and may expose other heirs to financial and procedural difficulties. Karimi & Associates Law Firm, backed

Arbitration, as an alternative method of dispute resolution, may encompass a wide range of subject matters. Regardless of the geographical scope governing a contract, such matters may arise in commercial agreements, employment contracts, confidentiality agreements, foreign investment arrangements, and other possible agreements between the parties. Each of these, depending on its nature, has its own distinctive characteristics. Accordingly, arbitration clauses in contracts may be required to address specific requirements aligned