The Amanda Knox case heads for a possible final reckoning as Italy's top appellate court prepares to rule.

With Italy and the IRS joining forces, expats need to come clean on just where they stand.

The "I can't breathe" case of Eric Garner is the latest example of an unsettling American legal pattern.

Italians may not "do" trusts, but when it comes to owning property a foreign one is handy.

When it comes to handing down American vacation property, an LLC has its advantages.

A beloved house on the Maine shoreline can trigger a family feud unless all sides talk.

Owning property in Italy can be inviting at any number of levels, but don’t forget the ground beneath.

Disregard for the law can push some expats beyond the reach of tax amnesties.

When it comes to tipping, foreigners are best off following customs they know.

U.S. politics are being undermined by gerrymandering, and it's time for a boycott.

Bates College student John Durkin was killed in Rome, but Rome didn't kill him.

Dodging the IRS is not only illegal but also increasingly fraught with serious consequences.