Federal common law is applied in limited circumstances where federal interests demand uniformity or where Congress has authorized federal courts to develop legal rules. Examples include cases involving disputes between states, certain aspects of international relations, and areas like admiralty law. For situations involving diversity jurisdiction or state-law claims, federal courts typically apply state substantive law.
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