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Section 337 investigations before the US International Trade Commission (ITC) move faster than almost any other commercial litigation in the world, proceeding from institution to an evidentiary hearing in 8...
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11 punishes misconduct and deters bad-faith filings; it does not compensate a winning defendant for their legal fees. Contractual and statutory fee-shifting provisions remain the...
If you build hardware, write software, or provide tech services outside the United States using US-origin parts, code, or tooling, US export controls follow those items onto foreign soil. The...
Foreign buyers acquiring US assets, voting securities, or non-corporate interests are subject to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act once size-of-person and size-of-transaction thresholds are met. The statutory waiting period is 30...
Securing clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) grants statutory safe harbor under Section 721 of the Defense Production Act, permanently barring the President from...
Non-US private equity sponsors buying secondary interests in US funds face overlapping requirements from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS),...
A foreign manufacturer that sells only abroad can still face a US price-fixing lawsuit if its goods, or products containing them, reach American buyers. The Foreign Trade Antitrust Improvements Act...
Why do US small and mid-sized businesses need an antitrust compliance plan? Antitrust compliance protects small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) from catastrophic fines, criminal prosecution, and civil lawsuits that can...
What types of business disputes justify a lawsuit in Florida? Business lawsuits in Florida typically arise when one party fails to meet their obligations under a contract, violates state trade...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Key Takeaways Foreign nationals purchasing New York real estate face strict financial and transparency regulations. Early preparation prevents breached contracts and lost deposits. Mandatory disclosures: The New York LLC Transparency...
Defending Class Actions in California: United States Guide Key Takeaways Facing a class action in California requires immediate action to protect your international business. Early defense strategies involve challenging jurisdiction,...
Manage United States Commercial Litigation Risks in Texas Key Takeaways Structuring a joint venture in Texas requires specific dispute resolution planning. Without careful drafting, foreign investors face broad discovery mandates...
Key Takeaways Selling into the United States as a foreign e-commerce business carries real intellectual property (IP) exposure. Without tight pre-litigation discipline, you risk account suspensions, frozen funds, and federal...
United States-Foreign Supplier Pre-Litigation Tactics Practical Snapshot US litigation is costly: A basic commercial lawsuit in the United States easily tops $150,000 in legal fees before ever seeing a jury....
- You generally have 30 calendar days from the date of service to file a formal response with the California Superior Court. - Failing to respond leads to a "default...