Here in Miami, where my practice is based, the international trade market is booming. South Florida is poised for record trade in 2013, thanks largely to solid growth in Latin America, the area's top trade partner. In the first 10 months last year, South Florida's trade with international markets reached $102.6 billion, up by $9.4 billion from a year earlier. For U.S. small … [Read more...]
2013 is Going to be a Huge Year for U.S. Trade Policy. Here's Why.
Back in November it was widely speculated that Obama’s second term would be punctuated by an aggressive pursuit of free trade initiatives. In recent weeks, it’s become clear that free trade will indeed take center stage in Obama's second term. I mention this because I just read an excellent piece over at the Council for Foreign Relations website, Opportunity Knocks for Obama … [Read more...]
Key Principles for International Law Firms to Follow.
The American Lawyer just did a great piece on how the most successful international law firms operate. The article, The 7 Key Steps International Law Firms Should Take in 2013 to Ensure Themselves a Bright Future, lists a number of principles that a modern international firm should follow for success in the age of globalization. While the article is directed at firms with … [Read more...]
It's Never too Early to Get Started on Your H-1B 2014 Visa Application.
Because our office is headquartered in Miami, which has one of the country's largest concentration of foreign workers, we start to get a lot of calls this time of year from folks wanting to get an H1B visa. The timing of these calls is no coincidence. Every year on April 1 the U.S. government starts accepting petitions for the available 65,000 regular cap H1B visas and 20,000 … [Read more...]
Get the International Business Law Advisor App.
Several years ago, we introduced the International Law Advisor App for the iPhone. We are thrilled with the enormous amount of interest it has generated. The International Business Law Advisor App is available as a free download here through the iTunes App Store. Simply enter the text “International Business Law Advisor” and you’re all set! Let us know what you think and … [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 Structure an International Distribution Agreement.
Although I enjoy the day-today challenges of international litigation, I’m often called upon to structure international business deals. These are fun too, as I get an inside look at the business side of many different kinds of industries. Lately, I’ve seen a considerable increase in the number of distribution deals being forged. Distribution agreements are simply contracts to … [Read more...]