Illinois international business calendarInternational and Immigration Law, December 2014Upcoming events of interest to international and immigration law practitioners.
Reform of the Foreign Corrupt Practices ActBy Joshua NygrenInternational and Immigration Law, December 2014This is the first installment of a two-part series. The next issue of this newsletter will contain the second part.
Opting out of CISG: Always the best approach?By Samuel G. WieczorekInternational and Immigration Law, October 2014This article will explore some of the factors that might be considered in order to make an informed, rather than a reflexive, decision on whether to embrace some or all of the provisions of CISG.
Practice tipsBy Lynne R. Ostfeld & Tejas ShahInternational and Immigration Law, October 2014Make sure you're aware of these useful pointers!
Recent casesInternational and Immigration Law, September 2014Recent decisions of interest to international and immigration law practitioners.
Silence as acceptance in contract— A brief summary of Arab Middle Eastern lawBy Howard L. StovallInternational and Immigration Law, September 2014In most instances, silence in the face of an offer is not sufficient to constitute such acceptance. However, there are some limited exceptions in which silence can be deemed acceptance.
Save money in international law by performing your own Chinese legal researchBy Paul KossofInternational and Immigration Law, August 2014This article first provides a general model for how to perform Chinese legal research and discusses each step in the model to enable the reader to perform his or her own research. It then suggests specific legal services, provides other ways of obtaining English-based legal information, and determines when foreign attorneys must rely on Chinese legal counsel
Recent casesInternational and Immigration Law, June 2014Recent cases of interest to international and immigration law practitioners.
Inter-country adoptions and surrogacy: Cautionary talesBy Ramsey SennoInternational and Immigration Law, March 2014Attorneys practicing in this field should be cognizant of the dangers and the pitfalls associated with intercountry adoption, making sure they perform their due diligence regarding all parties and issues involved.
Inter-country adoptions and surrogacy: Cautionary tales, Part IIBy Erika RahdenInternational and Immigration Law, March 2014Despite the obstacles that adoptive parents can face, international adoption is still a viable alternative for those seeking to adopt and if done correctly can create a loving and lasting family.
Press releaseInternational and Immigration Law, March 2014Sign up now for the 9th Annual Silk Road Conference to be held May 16th in Chicago.
Recent casesInternational and Immigration Law, March 2014Cases of interest to international & immigration law practitioners.
Press releaseInternational and Immigration Law, January 2014Sign up for this fascinating and educational seminar.
Real estate in Israel—Prepare for probateBy Deborah Opolion-ElovicInternational and Immigration Law, January 2014A look at the Israeli laws and procedures relating to a U.S. citizen who dies leaving real estate in Israel, and practical advice to those who currently hold real estate in Israel to ease the property's future transfer.
Recent casesInternational and Immigration Law, January 2014Recent cases of interest to international & immigration law practitioners.
Real estate in Israel—Prepare for probateBy Deborah Opolion-ElovicTrusts and Estates, November 2013A look at the Israeli laws and procedures relating to a U.S. citizen who dies leaving real estate in Israel, and practical advice to those who currently hold real estate in Israel to ease the property's future transfer.
Recent casesInternational and Immigration Law, September 2013Recent cases of interest to international and immigration law practitioners.
S. Bill 744: Benefits & limitations for foreign national entrepreneursBy Himani Bhardwaj & Tejas ShahInternational and Immigration Law, September 2013While current immigration laws include options for entrepreneurs and/or investors through the E-2 visa and the EB-5 permanent residency program, U.S. Senate Bill 744, which recently passed the U.S. Senate, significantly decreases barriers for the founders of new businesses seeking immigration status in the U.S.
EU Center of Excellence at UI: Outreach and research on EU governanceBy Michael NelsonInternational and Immigration Law, July 2013The European Union Center of Excellence (EUCE) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a source of expertise on the transatlantic relationship and facilitates outreach, research, and teaching on the EU across the Midwest region.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vienna Convention on Consular RelationsBy Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, June 2013To commemorate the occasion, the Mexican Consulate hosted an all-day event at the Chicago Cultural Center on May 3, 2013 to consider the history of the Convention and what the future might hold.
EU Center of Excellence at UI: A regional resource for EU information and researchBy Brent RosensteinInternational and Immigration Law, June 2013The goal of the European Union Center at the University of Illinois is to bring together a diverse, interdisciplinary group of students and faculty to serve as a focal point for research, education, and outreach programs on the European Union.
Recent requirement for registered commercial agents/distributors in Saudi ArabiaBy Howard L. StovallInternational and Immigration Law, June 2013There are some significant implications for foreign companies who now seek to register their commercial agency/distributorship agreements under the Commercial Agency Regulations.
SEC v. A Chicago Convention Center, et al.: A brief introductionBy Peter Y. QiuInternational and Immigration Law, June 2013According to a three-count complaint filed by the SEC, the defendants allegedly committed fraud or otherwise made untrue or misleading statements to approximately 261 Chinese investors in the course of soliciting their business in violation of §17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 and § 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Taking video depositions of persons in other countriesBy Ruphene SidifallInternational and Immigration Law, June 2013Taking a deposition in a foreign country can be complicated, and in some cases it may even be illegal to take a deposition in another country if the person is not licensed or otherwise authorized to take evidence in that jurisdiction.
Cental Asians in Chicago May 17 for Silk Road ConferenceInternational and Immigration Law, April 2013Foreign government diplomats and representatives of business, academia, and government, including the United Nations, will converge on Chicago for the 8th Annual Silk Road Conference scheduled at Illinois Institute’s Kent College of Law Auditorium in Chicago on Friday, May 17.
Recent casesInternational and Immigration Law, April 2013Recent cases of interest to international & immigration law practitioners.
