International arbitration clauses look simple when everyone is getting along. The contract gets signed. The parties shake hands. The deal moves forward. Somewhere near the back of the agreement, there is a dispute resolution clause saying that if a conflict arises, the parties will arbitrate instead of fighting in court. At that moment, the clause feels like boilerplate. Then the deal goes bad. One party refuses to perform. A foreign … Continue Reading
Business Transactions
Stranger Things in Venezuela: the Default Demogorgon
Having just wrapped up Season 2 of Stranger Things this week, I just couldn’t help draw the connection between the Mind Flayer and its army of Demogorgons wreaking havoc in Hawking, Indiana and … Continue Reading
The 5 Most Important Words in an International Contract.
As an international business attorney, a focal point of my practice involves advising clients on the terms and conditions that absolutely must be included in an international business … Continue Reading
International Litigation
Anatomy of an International Business Lawsuit.
As an international business attorney, all types of cases cross my desk. A good part of my practice involves international … Continue Reading
Stranger Things in Venezuela: the Default Demogorgon
Having just wrapped up Season 2 of Stranger Things this week, I just couldn’t help draw the connection between the Mind Flayer and its … Continue Reading
Rum, Risk and Ruin: 13 Reasons Why You Still Shouldn’t Do Business in Cuba.
The removal of Cuba from the U.S. state sponsors of terrorism list this week sparked a groundswell of excitement among U.S. … Continue Reading