Transfer of Rights and Obligations Contained in a Bill of Lading Under common law, contracts were traditionally not transferable. As a result, the transfer of a bill of lading with the intention of transferring ownership of the goods...
Types of Visas for Immigration A visa is an official document that grants permission to enter, transit through, or reside in a country. The issuance of visas is the responsibility of each state regarding foreign nationals. Granting a...
Rescission (Ighaleh) in Banking Transactions Rescission, known in Iranian law as Ighaleh, refers to the termination of a transaction by mutual agreement of the parties. The same mutual consent that brings a contract into existence may also dissolve...
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Prior to the Second World War, matters relating to international shipping lacked a permanent institutional framework. Issues requiring international agreements and arrangements were addressed through ad hoc conferences convened for that purpose. In 1889,...
Civil Liability in Sports Whenever a person or persons are legally required to compensate another for damage suffered, they are deemed to bear civil liability toward that person. Civil liability arises either from contractual obligations or independently of...
