One of the great things about my job is connecting with international business leaders from all over the world. Whether its resolving a dispute between parties in Zurich and Saudi Arabia or closing a deal between joint partners in Singapore and London, it's the relationship-building that is the most fulfilling. While working on international matters is an ideal way to … [Read more...]
How Lawyers (And Lawsuits) Drive Our Economy.
The first thing we’ll do, let’s kill all the lawyers.” This famous quote from Shakespeare’s Henry IV has become a rallying cry, of sorts, for those who bash the legal profession. What they forget, however, is the context of the statement. In fact, the reason the lawyers must be killed is not to cure political corruption, nuisance lawsuits and the various other malfeasant … [Read more...]
International Carbon Exchange Markets. A Long Way to Go.
I’m on my flight back from Washington D.C., where I spent the last two days visiting with the White House and with members of Congress. The reason for my visit was to discuss the potential for an international carbon exchange market. It’s a hotly contested issue (so to speak) that has generated a great deal of controversy in the U.S. The concept of an international carbon … [Read more...]
U.S. Consumers May Spend the Most on Valentines Day But the Philippines Love the Most.
Valentine’s Day is big business around the world. In the U.S. alone, customers will spend around $18.6 billion on Valentine's Day, with the average person spending around $131, according to a survey conducted by the National Retailers Association. In the U.K., consumers will spend an estimated $2 Billion. Whether you’re in China, Japan, Europe or Latin America, there’s … [Read more...]
7 International Business Links Worth Reading.
The following are links to a handful of articles from the past week that I think you'll enjoy reading: Irish Newspapers Want To Pass A Law That Would Mean Anyone Who Links To Their Articles Would Have To Pay. This new story has been all over the internet because of a ridiculous initiative planned by the National Newspapers of Ireland (NNI) – as well as dozens of other … [Read more...]
How to Make America More Competitive. First, Abolish the H1-B Visa Quota.
As an international attorney based in Miami, I field lots of questions from both foreign and domestic companies looking to hire foreign workers for skilled positions available in our region. And that’s hardly a surprise-- there are hundreds of foreign based multinational companies operating in our region including Embraer, Telefonica, Bacardi and Komatsu. The primary … [Read more...]
Tweet Locally, Get Sued Globally. Twitter and International Jurisdiction.
As the past several years have borne out, the power for Twitter to transform international events is astonishing, as Forbe’s Jeff Bercovivi recently reminded us: "In 2009, Twitter inspired protesters in Moldova to demand political power. In 2010, the microblogging service channeled food, medical supplies and hope to the desperate victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Last year, … [Read more...]
Just a Click Away–The Largest Online Collection of International Business Laws & Regulations.
It can be frustrating for entrepreneurs, business people and investors to find laws all over the word. Fortunately, the World Bank’s Doing Business division provides free access to the world’s largest online collection of business laws and regulations. Simply select the countries and laws you are interested in and you’re all set! While the collection is updated … [Read more...]
We Have an App for That: the International Business Law Advisor App for the iPhone
We are thrilled with the level of interest that our iPhone App has received. If you are an iPhone user and have not downloaded it yet, be sure to visit the iTunes App Store. Simply enter the text “International Business Law Advisor” and you’re all set! The App is yet another way we can add exceptional value to our readers utilizing cutting edge technology. In … [Read more...]
2010's Best Business Books on China. Good Stuff.
As the year draws to a close, I’m seeing lots of “Best of” lists appear all over the place. I’m a big fan of these lists. They are an excellent way to take a look back at the year and focus on all the positive things the year has generated. I mention this because Sheriden Prasso of Strategy + Business, recently did a great post (free reg.) … [Read more...]