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Civil Forfeiture

The use of civil forfeiture statutes to seize foreign-located property.

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Jan 16, 2026
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What steps does New York law require before a civil judgment can lead to seizure of real property?

New York law does not allow automatic seizure of land the moment a civil judgment is entered; instead creditors must take a sequence of statutory steps — obtain and (if necessary) docket or transcript...

Jan 22, 2026

What legal authorities allow the U.S. executive branch to seize and sell foreign state assets like Venezuelan oil?

The executive branch primarily relies on a mix of (chiefly IEEPA implemented via presidential executive orders and OFAC regulations), that permit in rem actions against foreign-located property, and t...