57 articles found in United States

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 §...

Expanded Officer Exculpation: Delaware law now allows corporations to shield senior officers, not just directors, from personal liability for certain breaches of the duty of care in merger agreements. Enhanced...

Strict Deadlines: Tenants typically have only 5 court days to file a formal written "Answer" after being served with an Unlawful Detainer Summons and Complaint. Mandatory Notices: Landlords must provide...

The 2026 Sunset: On January 1, 2026, federal estate tax exemptions are scheduled to drop by nearly 50 percent, making proactive planning essential for Florida property owners. Probate Avoidance: Florida...

California law generally provides a four-year statute of limitations for written contract breaches and a two-year limit for oral agreements. Proving a breach requires demonstrating a valid contract, your performance,...

International businesses are subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) if they meet specific revenue or data processing thresholds, regardless of physical presence in the United States. The 2026...

Broad Scope: US export controls now target not only hardware but also the software, technology, and "know-how" required to develop advanced AI and semiconductors. Strict Liability: Companies are held responsible...

Commercial tenants in New York City have significantly fewer statutory protections than residential tenants, making the specific language of the lease the primary governing law. Filing for a "Yellowstone Injunction"...

California mandates a minimum six-month waiting period from the date the respondent is served before a divorce can be finalized. Mediation is significantly more cost-effective, typically costing 50% to 70%...