With all the international business ventures our firm is handling, it’s no surprise that we are frequently asked to draft a Non-Circumvention and Non-Disclsoure Agreement (NCNDA). An NCNDA is used when a business needs to keep intellectual property and other confidential information secure in the early stages of a business venture arranged by brokers or intermediaries. The … [Read more...]
International Money Laundering. How to Make Sure Your International Business Stays Clean (Infographic)
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...]
Concordia Lawsuits Kicked Back to Miami-Dade Court Following Carnival Corp’s Boneheaded Defense Strategy.
My second choice for the title of this post was “Hey Carnival Corp. Defense Team-- What in the World Were You Thinking?” This case is a classic example of what not to do as a defense attorney—remove a claim to federal court based on a sophisticated area of law you know nothing about. As the Carnival removal action illustrates, don’t take your chances on this … [Read more...]
International Arbitration in Miami is on the Rise. Here’s Why.
Whenever someone learns that our law firm (based in Miami) is currently handling a major international arbitration matter against the Kyrgyz Republic at the Hague, they almost always ask "why is a complex case like that being handled in Miami?" The answer is straightforward. Over the last decade Miami has become one of the primary players on the international … [Read more...]
Brazil Joins the Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). It's About Time.
It's almost everyday now that I get an email or phone call from a Brazilian investor looking to do business in the U.S. (usually in Miami) or a U.S. investor looking to do business in Brazil. It's not exactly a surprise given the enormous trade numbers the two countries are putting up---$100 Billion in 2011 alone. Presently, the rules for entering into an international sales … [Read more...]