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.
New regulation on security zones restrictions in ArgentinaBy Laura Lavia HaidempergherInternational and Immigration Law, December 2010Argentine law states that real estate located in security areas must belong to native Argentine citizens, on the basis of national interest.
Chinese culture and communicationsBy Shannon M. Shepherd & Peter Y. QiuInternational and Immigration Law, October 2010When trying to cultivate relationships with any client, it is of the utmost importance to remain culturally adaptable, patient, flexible, and tolerant.
CLE on cross-cultural communicationBy Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, October 2010A recap of the program presented at the ISBA's Annual Meeting in June, intended to raise awareness about the need for cultural sensitivity when interviewing clients and how that will make you a more effective lawyer.
ISBA E-clipsInternational and Immigration Law, October 2010Recent cases, culled from ISBA's E-clips service, relating to international & immigration law.
Latino cultural communicationsBy Michelle J. RozovicsInternational and Immigration Law, October 2010Lawyers who are unaware of their client’s ethnicity, or make assumptions based upon ethnic stereotypes, may experience frustrating client relationships, or may even find their attempts at doing business thwarted.
Dispute resolution precautions in IndiaBy Sonia Baldia & Violeta I. BalanInternational and Immigration Law, August 2010A few practical considerations to keep in mind when drafting contractual dispute resolution provisions involving India.
ISBA E-clipsInternational and Immigration Law, August 2010The ISBA's E-clips often references a case from the 7th Circuit U.S. District Court concerning immigration or Visa issues. If you're not signed up for E-clips already, you're missing out on important legal updates!
Non-Precluded Measures clauses and their effect on foreign investmentBy Gabriela A. GrinblatInternational and Immigration Law, August 2010Many Bilateral Investment Treaties include a Non-Precluded Measures clause, meant to limit a country’s liability in certain exceptional circumstances.
U.S. charities and international philanthropy: What you need to knowBy Stephanie J. BagotInternational and Immigration Law, August 2010U.S. charities should carefully evaluate their policies and procedures to ensure they comply with IRS and Federal counter-terrorism regulations.
Meet the Section CouncilInternational and Immigration Law, July 2010Get to know Council members Gwendolyn Thomas and Scott D. Pollock.
