India Needs Massive Investment in Physical Infrastructure to Catch China Growth This is the second in a series of posts dedicated to the BRIC countries. While the late John Hughes would have appreciated the titular tribute to his Breakfast Club classic, the series is meant to stimulate a robust discussion among those interested in the subject. For the uninitiated, BRIC is an … [Read more...]
Strippers, Witches…and Bono: All Subject to the World's Most BizarreTax Laws
Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize … [Read more...]
The International Business Law Advsior Goes to Washington to Lobby for Global Warming Legislation–or is it "Global Weirding?"
I traveled to Washington D.C. a few weeks ago and spent several whirlwind days on Capitol Hill meeting with an assortment of Cabinet Members, Senators and Congressmen on pending climate change legislation. Thanks to climate and energy advocate extraordinaire Susan Glickman for putting the trip together, Before anyone says anything--the irony of the snow falling on me as I made … [Read more...]
Official World Holidays for 2010 (Cajun Nation Included)
Because my international practice involves working with folks all over the world, I keep a keen eye on world holidays and do my best to schedule my work around them. This is one of the best ways I can show my respect for other cultures. The folks overseas always appreciate the extra attention to detail and you will be amazed how far this will take you in building long … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Hidden Fee: U.S. Based Multinational Companies Face $122 Billion Tax Burden Under Proposed Bill
And Why Relocating to Switzerland May be the Best Corporate Strategy There’s nothing more annoying than finding hidden fees buried deep inside obtuse and mangled contract language. The only thing worse than finding hidden fees is learning about these punishing provisions from someone else—after you’ve signed the agreement. If you thought hidden fees … [Read more...]
The Great Firewall of China: How Lessons from the Apartheid Era Can Lift the Information Curtain
Corporate Codes of Conduct Played a Major Role in the Collapse of Apartheid in South Africa and Are a Viable Means to End Digital Censorship in China. The remarks of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton yesterday that “we stand for a single Internet where all of humanity has equal access to knowledge and ideas” echoed the stern tone of Ronald Reagan … [Read more...]
We Have an App for That: Introducing the International Business Law Advisor App for the iPhone
We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to the iTunes App Store--the International Business Law Advisor App for the iPhone. The App is yet another way we can add exceptional value to our readers utilizing cutting edge technology. In addition to keeping our readers up to date, the App allows users to take advantage of the latest social media tools. With the App … [Read more...]
How European Union Anti-Trust Laws Impact the World Cup.
Nothing is more interesting than the intersection of international business law and sports. Add Charlize Theron into the mix and things get, well, even more interesting. Over the weekend, Ms. Theron, representing the host country South Africa, announced the draw for World Cup 2010, the biggest sporting event on the planet. If you haven’t already, you can read all … [Read more...]
"Top 100 Global Thinkers" List Released: Some Names May Surprise You
Foreign Policy just released its first annual list of 100 Top Global Thinkers. While the list included many of the world's leading intellectuals, one person stood out for me— No. 57, Baltasar Garzón, Judge for the National Court of Spain. Garzon indicted Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet in 1998 during the ex-president's trip to London and has since acquired a … [Read more...]
The ABA International Law Section's Annual Meeting and the Credit Crisis Explained
I am back from attending the American Bar Association International Law Section’s Annual Conference in Miami. I had the pleasure of meeting the country’s leading legal bloggers including Dan Harris of the China Law Blog. I look forward to the Section’s Spring meeting in New York and the next annual meeting in Paris, France. I hope to see some of you … [Read more...]