Questions tagged [iran]
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Is it possible to distribute inheritance equally among sons and daughters under Islamic law?
In Islamic law, the general rule is that a son inherits twice the share of a daughter. However, I would like to know if it is legally possible to distribute inheritance equally among sons and daughters.
Can a person make a will (wasiyyah) or take…
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Can a company in Germany hire a remote worker from Iran?
Can a company registered in Germany hire a remote worker based in Iran? What regulation act is applied in this case?
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What is the difference between trust and waqf in legal terms?
I am interested in understanding the key distinctions between a trust, which is commonly used in common law systems, and a waqf, which is a religious endowment under Islamic law. Specifically, I would like to know how their purposes, structures, and…
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How does the Iranian private law concept of Habs (حبس) compare to a life estate in common law?
I am a licensed attorney in Iran with over 25 years of experience in private law. I’m exploring how Iranian private law concepts compare to common law.In Iranian private law, Habs (حبس) allows the beneficiary to use property for a lifetime or set…
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Can a US company employ Iranian person outside US?
I have seen this link about Iranians working remotely for a US company. But it's (1) old and (2) about working remotely while living in Iran.
I want to know that can I, as an Iranian, get employed in the European office of an American company and…
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How often is lex talonis applied in Iran?
The Lex Talonis or law of retaliation is a term for retribution punishments that include mutilating the body, such as severing limbs, blinding eyes, etc. In Sharia, this is known as Qisas. It is upon the victim of the crime to request it from the…
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Does the new Trump 2025 travel ban prevent applying for green cards
Can a US citizen whose parents are citizens of Iran sponsor them for immigration to the the US? I learned that there is an exemption to the new travel ban which allows visas for family members. But does this extend to allowing applications for…
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Does amputation exist as a punishment in Iranian law?
According to this article two men have been sentenced to the removal of each of their right hands' four fingers. Is this allowed for by Iranian law?
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Can Iranians get a visa to work in the US?
I have seen this and this discussing similar topics, but my question is a little bit different: Can Iranians get a visa (probably H1B) to work in a company (e.g., Google or Amazon) in the US? I think it is not possible for Iranian who live in Iran…
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Is an Iranian independent contractor working remotely for a Cypriotic company required to report income to Cyprus?
Is an Iranian citizen working remotely from Iran as an independent contractor for a Cypriotic company required to report income to Cyprus? Are the received compensations taxable in Cyprus?
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Do Iran or UK have laws regarding unauthorized negotiations with foreign powers?
Do Iran or United Kingdom have laws prohibiting their citizens to partake in diplomatic matters concerning the state?
For example. Sweden has such a law in brottsbalken 19 kap 4§,
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Swedish citizens who, without the permission of the…
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If a non-state actor is recognized as a state organ, does that status persist?
In the ICJ's Iran v. United States case judgment, Khomeini's statement that the militants' actions were "done by our nation" effectively recognized them as state actions. Regarding the legal status of the protesters, the judgment states:
"The…
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Literary translation and copyright
A US friend would like to translate literary works published in Farsi. What should they do (if anything) to ensure this is legal assuming the works are not yet in the public domain?
Or do the publishers of the translated texts, not the translators…
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Can I hire a resident of Iran in USA to work remotely?
I have a start-up and I want to know if I can hire a ux designer from Iran in my company or not?
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De jure or de facto organ of the state?
In the ICJ's Iran v. United States case judgment, Khomeini's statement that the militants' actions were "done by our nation" effectively recognized them as state actions. Regarding the legal status of the protesters, the judgment states:
"The…
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