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An official, binding agreement between a franchisor and franchisee is known as a Franchise Agreement. In this agreement, the franchisee typically pays the franchisor an actual opening cost and yearly licensing fees in exchange for obtaining a franchise. The creation and conclusion of a franchise agreement is not simple. So, you will need some legal advice. During the process you might face some obstacles and problems and a legal expert […]

The applicable law on the contract is one of the most important parts of every contract and its effect is undeniable in all stages of the contract, i.e., from the beginning, the duration of the contract, and its termination. One of the most crucial components of any contract is the applicable law that will apply to it. Failure to accurately and adequately address this issue might result in problems. So,

Iran has always been a beneficial market for different businesses with many opportunities for business growth. Just like any other flourishing market, some actions need to be taken to protect your business and one of the most crucial elements needing to protect is your trademark. The best way to protect this valuable element is registration. Trademark registration in Iran is complicated and you will need some legal advice. During the

Personal injury is a legal term for an injury to the body, mind, or emotions, as opposed to an injury to property. In Iran, the laws that govern Personal Injury cases are mainly The Civil Liability Act, The Penal Islamic Code, and the Law on Mandatory Civil Liability Insurance of Owners of Land Motor Vehicles Against a Third Party. These laws are all according to the Islamic Sharia, where the

In Iran’s legal system, same as any other legal system, to file a legal action or carry out other matters in the process of a case, some costs need to be paid by the litigants. In this article by Karimi & Associates Law Firm, we will discuss these costs in different courts and legal forums of Iran’s legal system. As mentioned in the “Legal System of Iran” article, to commence

Civil action in Iran’s legal system In Iran, like any other country, a general legal system governs all legal relations in the country, whether they are qualified as legal, criminal, or…; The legal system consists of different sections and the topic of this article is also selected from one of these sections, under the title” Civil Action in Iran’s Legal System“. Every civil action goes through many different stages, which

A letter of credit ( LC ) is a payment mechanism that is used in international trade to provide a financial guarantee from a reliable bank to the exporters of goods. A letter of credit is issued by a reputable bank to ensure that sellers of goods receive their money, and buyers receive the purchased goods. In international trade, when the contracting party can’t be easily trusted, letters of credit

Smart contract is one of the latest innovations in the world of technology and cryptocurrencies; an innovation that has a direct and effective connection with the world of law, especially contract law, due to being a “contract” and regulating agreements and transactions between natural and legal persons. In addition to the important role of the computer science and programming skills in the formation and implementation of smart contracts, the legal

  Brief Summary of the Iranian System of Inheritance  The Iranian inheritance law strictly follows the Islamic “sharia” and in particular the “Shia” view of “Shia” scholars and interpreters of the Quran. These “sharia” based rules are mirrored in the Iranian civil code, where inheritance is greatly discussed in the personal status chapter. In this system, fixed shares are the main factor in determining what and how much each heir

    International contracts are one of the most noticeable legal tools for limiting the risks of participating companies and individuals in international trade and commerce. As well as other contracts, international contracts are binding agreements but with an international dimension, which contains some foreign elements, such as differences in language, country (or jurisdiction), legal system, culture, etc. At first glance at this international dimension, especially the aspect of “difference in