Setting up in FlandersBy Ian RobberechtsInternational and Immigration Law, October 2011Some points for a foreign investor to consider when starting commercial operations in Belgium.
Discovery in international arbitrationInternational and Immigration Law, September 2011Learn about discovery in international arbitration at this seminar on October 4th.
An Egyptian’s right to know: The need for freedom of information laws in EgyptBy Engy AbdelkaderInternational and Immigration Law, September 2011Enabling Egyptians to obtain accurate data about their government facilitates their active and informed participation in the political process and equips them to set the public agenda.
Two new procedural options for trade mark infringement claims in the Federal Court of CanadaBy Joshua W. SpicerIntellectual Property, September 2011Two recent decisions of the Federal Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal offer new procedural options to pursue trade mark infringers in Canada. Typically an action, protreacted discovery and interlocutory motions and a trial were required to seek an injunction, damages, lost profits, or other substantive relief. However, in Louis Vuitton Malletier S.A. v. Singga Enterprises (Canada June 2011) the Federal Court for the first time granted judgment under new summary trial provisions of the Federal Court Rules, setting a meaningful precedent for the expedited procedure. In BBM Canada v. Research in Motion Limited the Federal Court of Appeal held that an application—a summary procedure akin to a motion with no discovery—may be used to pursue an injunction and damages for trade mark infringement and that such claims are not confined to proceeding as an action.
My U.S. Export Story – Finding customers around the worldInternational and Immigration Law, August 2011In order to recognize successful small exporters and increase awareness toward federal assistance for exporters, the U.S. Small Business Administration is sponsoring the SBA Export Video Contest.
France—Year in reviewBy Dany Khayat & Jose CaicedoInternational and Immigration Law, July 2011A review of how the legal landscape in France has changed in the past year.
Meet the Section CouncilInternational and Immigration Law, July 2011Get to know Council members Tejas Shah and Maura McKeever.
Recent casesInternational and Immigration Law, July 2011Recent cases affecting international & immigration law practitioners.
Thank you to our authorsInternational and Immigration Law, July 2011A list of the authors who contributed to The Globe last year.
Germany—Year in reviewBy Dr. Mark C. Hilgard, Dr. Jan Kraayvanger, & Till FeldmannInternational and Immigration Law, June 2011A review of how the legal landscape in Germany has changed over the past year.
Hazards of failure to register as a foreign corporationBy Stephen M. ProctorCorporate Law Departments, June 2011Although registering as a foreign corporation will subject the corporation to the state’s jurisdiction and taxation, some consequences, as shown in Centralia Mining Co., v. Deneen Crawford, could be even more severe.
Spain—Year in reviewBy Richard SilbersteinInternational and Immigration Law, June 2011Changes in Spanish law.
Switzerland—Year in reviewBy Florian S. JörgInternational and Immigration Law, June 2011Updates in Swiss law.
Obtaining documents abroad: A primer for Illinois attorneysBy Timothy J. Chorvat & Matthew A. WlodarczykCivil Practice and Procedure, May 2011A look at the law relating to obtaining documents from sources abroad, and some suggestions on how to maximize the likelihood of obtaining useful information.
Recent developments in Swiss business lawBy Florian S. JörgInternational and Immigration Law, May 2011Developments of particular interest to international business law practitioners.
Internet gambling under the GATS and International LawBy Kitsuron SangsuvanInternational and Immigration Law, April 2011Even though the U.S. may apply the Federal Anti-Internet gambling regulations to its nationals operating online gambling in other countries on the grounds of the nationality principle, the country cannot enforce the regulations on the U.S. nationals in other countries.
China’s recent regulations on price-related monopolistic conductBy Ying DengFebruary 2011Firms doing business in China should be cautious that agreements executed outside of China may still be subject to the Antimonopoly Law of the People's Republic of China, provided that the activities could have some effect on the Chinese market.
Dr. Liu Xiaobo: I have no enemiesBy Peter Y. QiuInternational and Immigration Law, January 2011Last month Dr. Liu Xiaobo, currently incarcerated as a political prisoner, became the first Chinese citizen to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Important developments in the Bulgarian law on European Union fundingBy Elena SabkovaInternational and Immigration Law, January 2011One of the most notorious cases to reach Bulgaria's courts was the misappropriation of funds from the EU’s Special Accession Program for Agriculture and Rural Development. The court's decision was handed down this past summer.
ISBA General Assembly votes in favor of two measures involving international lawBy Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, January 2011The two measures are the Proposed Legislation on Consular Notification and the Resolution Urging U.S. Ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women. The sentiments of the ISBA will now be conveyed to appropriate members of the Congress and the President.
Swiss banking secrecyBy Romeo JuriInternational and Immigration Law, January 2011In April 2010, in response to a decision by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court, the Swiss government enabled Swiss authorities to hand over to the IRS the names of 4,450 American bank account holders.
Acquiring real estate in different jurisdictions: Common practiceBy Silvia Alcoverro & Gerard HernandezInternational and Immigration Law, December 2010A look at the main concerns and worries of transnational investors and operators in their real estate transactions.
ISBA E-clipsInternational and Immigration Law, December 2010A list of recent cases affecting international & immigration law attorneys.
Meet the Section CouncilInternational and Immigration Law, December 2010Get to know International & Immigration Law Section Council members Juliet Boyd and Lynne Ostfeld.
