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Understanding Conflict of Laws 4th Edition William M. Richman ISBN 9780769864495

Understanding Conflict of Laws offers authoritative and comprehensive explanations of the major theories, doctrines, and leading cases central to Conflict of Laws courses. It is designed to help students and practitioners grasp both the foundational principles and the evolving issues in this complex field.

The fourth edition includes extensive updates and new material, highlighting key developments in U.S. and international conflict-of-laws:

• In-depth coverage of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions on personal jurisdiction, including J. McIntyre Machinery Ltd. v. Nicastro and Goodyear Dunlop Tires Operations, S.A. v. Brown, with updated discussion on jurisdiction in cyberspace.

• Analysis of recent choice-of-law cases, codification efforts, and developments related to the Erie doctrine.

• Updated treatment of conflict-of-laws issues concerning same-sex marriage and the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.

• Substantially expanded coverage of international conflict-of-laws topics, including forum non conveniens, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, and key international conventions such as:

  • The Hague Service Convention

  • The Convention on Choice of Court Agreements

  • The U.N. Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards

  • The Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance

  • The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

  • The Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption

• Comprehensive integration of other significant developments in conflict-of-laws since the third edition.

This edition continues to provide students with clear explanations, illustrative examples, and practical guidance for understanding both domestic and international conflict-of-laws issues.

Understanding Conflict of Laws 4th Edition William M. Richman ISBN 9780769864495, 978-0769864495 & 9780327189756

Authors
William M. Richman
William L. Reynolds
Chris A. Whytock