Foreign service of process: A foreign procedure to someBy Amber L. BishopInternational and Immigration Law, July 2018Service of process on individuals in a foreign country may seem difficult at first blush, but there is a clear process for getting service accomplished. You just have to know where to look to find the answers.
Foreign service of process: A foreign procedure to someBy Amber L. BishopCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, April 2018Service of process on individuals in a foreign country may seem difficult at first blush, but there is a clear process for getting service accomplished. You just have to know where to look to find the answers.
A trip to IsraelBy Hon. Patrick J. Leston, (ret.)International and Immigration Law, March 2018As lawyers enter the “senior” phase of their professional careers, many start enjoying a few more personal days and looking forward to a bit more vacation time. But if you still crave a bit of adventure, consider an ISBA or IJA tour.
Updates in Swiss business lawBy Florian S. JörgInternational and Immigration Law, March 2018A look at the significant changes to Swiss business law during the period from July 1, 2017 to January 1, 2018.
What is GDPR?By Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, March 2018The European Union adopted the General Data Protection Regulation, effective May 2018. It is designed to protect the identifiable information of all individuals within the European Union.
What is GDPR?By Lewis F. MatuszewichIntellectual Property, March 2018The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becomes effective May 2018. If you have customers, clients, or EU-defined personal data in the EU or EU-defined personal data of EU residents in the USA, EU compliance and USA ethics may require your review of your data procedures and adjustments to be compliant.
Brexit: Exiting the European Union, entering jurisdictional questionsBy Mark J. Collins, Jr.International and Immigration Law, January 2018One of the UK’s concerns moving forward and out of the EU is the level of control which the European Court of Justice will exercise over it as a practical matter.
Recent casesInternational and Immigration Law, January 2018Recent cases of interest to international & immigration law practitioners.
Student outreach programBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, January 2018The International and Immigration Law Section has implemented a Law Student Outreach Program by providing attorneys the chance to visit a law school and explain to law students the professional opportunities in the areas of immigration and international law.
Challenges litigators face serving discovery in EuropeBy David W. AubreyInternational and Immigration Law, December 2017This article will discuss a few examples of the various European Blocking Statutes, specifically those of France, Germany, and Switzerland.
Summary of ‘revolving door’ restrictions in the Arab middle eastBy Howard L. StovallInternational and Immigration Law, December 2017Although many Arab countries have enacted civil service regulations that place restrictions on the outside commercial activities of current government employees, these restrictions do not extend beyond the employee’s term in government service.
Updates in Swiss business lawBy Florian S. JörgInternational and Immigration Law, November 2017Significant changes in Swiss business law during the period between January 1st and July 1st, 2017.
Why use the U.S. Commercial ServiceBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, November 2017The United States Commercial Service offers a wide range of resources for you and for your clients who are interested in international trade.
Tools for international discoveryBy David W. AubreyInternational and Immigration Law, October 2017A brief summary of the mechanisms provided by "The Hague Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters."
What is the Jones Act?By Lauren Evans DeJongLaw Related Education for the Public, October 2017The Jones Act has been in the news lately, most particularly with calls for waiver of the Act. But what is the Jones Act?
International legal education: A scholar’s journeyBy Sheena L. HartInternational and Immigration Law, August 2017Law student Sheena Hart has found that the best way to learn international law is to have a passion for understanding how the United States legal system interacts with foreign legal systems.
Recent casesInternational and Immigration Law, August 2017Recent cases of interest to international & immigration law practitioners.
International legal education: A scholar’s journeyBy Sheena L. HartLaw Related Education for the Public, July 2017Law student Sheena Hart has found that the best way to learn international law is to have a passion for understanding how the United States legal system interacts with foreign legal systems.
Updates in Swiss business lawBy Florian S. JÖrgInternational and Immigration Law, May 2017A look at the recent changes to Swiss business law.
Multi-party contract and multi-party arbitration proceedings in Switzerland: What commercial users should knowBy Lukas WyssInternational and Immigration Law, March 2017This article discusses the features of multi-contract and multi-party arbitration proceedings primarily under the Swiss Rules of International Arbitration and gives an overview of the corresponding ICC Arbitration Rules for arbitration proceedings having their seat in Switzerland.
Saudi Arabia: Final step towards Regional Trademark LawInternational and Immigration Law, March 2017The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) Trademark Law, unlike the GCC Patent Law, is a unifying, not a unitary law.It stipulates a set of uniform provisions for all GCC countries, but does not offer a unitary registration system. New GCC Trademark Law and Implementing Regulations were published in the Saudi Official Gazette 1 July 2016, and are expected to become effective 90 days thereafter.
Judicial review of arbitral awards in Switzerland: Balancing procedural flexibility and compliance with fundamental procedural rightsBy Lukas WyssInternational and Immigration Law, February 2017Arbitration is widely acclaimed as an efficient way of resolving commercial disputes, in particular in international settings. Besides enhanced international enforcement, one of its key features is its flexibility, in particular its ability to adapt to the differing needs and expectations of parties from diverse legal backgrounds and cultures, neutrality, expertise of the decision-makers.
Foreign participation in Malaysian construction projects: A practical introductionBy Jihong Wang & Paul KossofInternational and Immigration Law, November 2016One of the most developed, open and strongest Southeast Asian countries, Malaysia has exhibited an increasing need for various forms of infrastructure including energy, water and transportation. Based on our experience performing due diligence for a large-scale water works project, this short article seeks to provide a practical introduction to foreign participation in Malaysian construction projects.
Twinning Project updateBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, November 2016The Illinois State Bar Association entered into a Twinning Agreement with the National Bar Association of Poland more than 25 years ago.
