Our firm is currently assisting in the prosecution of an international white collar crime matter. The allegations read like a James Bond novel and are so outlandish that film rights are being discussed. Like I said, this is interesting stuff. The thrust of the case centers on an international financial institution that uncovered a would-be depositor's scheme to launder … [Read more...]
International Technology Laws Apply to You too, Google.
I can't stress enough how important it is for technology companies operating overseas to be mindful of the dizzying array of compliance laws that apply. Some companies just don't seem to get it. I bring this up because the Washington Post is reporting that Google faces at least 10 lawsuits in the United Kingdom over violation of the UK’s stringent privacy protection … [Read more...]
5 Key International Compliance Challenges Facing U.S. Companies.
Its never been easier for U.S. companies to expand into foreign markets. At the same time, U.S. companies have never had a more difficult time navigating the dizzying array of foreign regulations. I mention this because, Corporate Compliance Insights has a great post on the 5 biggest challenges U.S. companies face when operating oversees. The biggest compliance issues … [Read more...]
Top 5 International Business Law Trends to Watch in 2013: Trend #4 International Compliance.
This is part 4 of a 5-part series about what I see as the top International Business Law Trends in 2013. The fourth international business law trend to watch out for in 2013 is the proliferation of international compliance initiatives. A primary example is the United States' Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, or “FATCA.” FACTA promises to pose a host of challenges to … [Read more...]