65 articles found in United States

How to Handle International Child Custody Disputes in Texas Key Takeaways International child custody cases require immediate action. Success depends heavily on establishing your child's legal home state under Texas...

Stock acquisitions close faster than asset purchases but transfer all historical corporate liabilities to the foreign buyer. Asset purchases let buyers select specific assets and leave behind unknown liabilities. The...

Foreign banks with New York branches must comply with 23 NYCRR Part 500, enforced by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Covered entities must notify the NYDFS Superintendent...

Master NY DFS Cybersecurity Compliance in the United States Key Takeaways Foreign financial institutions with New York branches face strict regulatory enforcement under the New York Department of Financial Services...

2026 Corporate Transparency Act Checklist for Foreign-Owned US LLCs Foreign owners of US-based LLCs must submit a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). You...

Every foreign-owned US LLC must report its beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Missing a deadline or failing to update information...

US federal antitrust laws can target foreign corporations if their overseas conduct significantly impacts United States commerce. Foreign entities can challenge US court authority by filing a motion to dismiss...

Strict deadlines: You must file a formal legal response by 10:00 AM on the Monday following the 20th day after being served. Immigration status: Civil lawsuits do not automatically trigger...

Suffering an injury while visiting or living temporarily in the United States presents a deeply stressful situation, combining physical trauma with the shock of notoriously high US medical costs. Foreign...

Residency Over Citizenship: Your immigration status or citizenship does not affect your privacy rights. If you live in California for non-temporary purposes, you are protected under the California Consumer Privacy...

Secondary Sanctions Are Expanding: The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is aggressively leveraging secondary sanctions, meaning foreign financial institutions (FFIs) can lose access to the US financial system even...

Foreign buyers must obtain an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number to legally purchase and pay taxes on United States real estate. The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act requires a...

Determine TID status immediately: Assess whether the US target company deals in critical Technology, Infrastructure, or sensitive Data (TID) to establish CFIUS jurisdiction. Check mandatory filing triggers: Foreign investments involving...

Florida Real Estate Contracts: 2026 Dispute Prevention Guide Key Takeaways Navigating Florida real estate as a foreign buyer requires strict attention to contract deadlines, tax withholding rules, and fund transfer...

US HSR Act Merger Filings FAQ: 2026 Antitrust Guide for Foreign Acquirers The Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act requires foreign acquirers to notify the US government before completing mergers that meet specific...

How to Navigate CFIUS Review Timelines for Foreign M&A in the United States Choosing between a 30-day declaration and a 45-day formal notice dictates your transaction timeline, filing fees, and...

Businesses must implement mandatory opt-out mechanisms for automated decision-making and artificial intelligence profiling by 2026. Data minimization standards now strictly regulate cross-border transfers, requiring companies to prove international data sharing...

California law strictly prohibits non-compete agreements, making them unenforceable even if your contract was signed in another country or state. To qualify as an "exempt" executive and avoid overtime requirements,...

New York law limits security deposits to a maximum of one month's rent, regardless of a tenant's citizenship or credit history. Landlords are prohibited from discriminating against tenants based on...

New York law can be applied to international contracts exceeding $250,000 even if the parties and the transaction have no physical connection to the state. Under General Obligations Law §...