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When a key employee hands in their notice, they may leave a business at a high risk of losing trade secrets. New York law offers specific protections for sensitive data, but companies often need to act fast to enforce these legal rights. Securing these important...
In the past, using mediation to settle disputes between companies in different countries was not always practical. Many businesses relied on lawsuits or arbitration instead. Today, more companies are choosing cooperative ways to solve problems. The introduction of...
Corporate distress no longer stops at national borders. Today, a financial shock in one country can quickly cause a global domino effect. As a result, cross-border insolvency filings are rising fast. This trend includes filings under Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy...
Starting a new business in New York involves many decisions. Few are as important as choosing its legal structure, as this choice affects everything from personal liability to how the company pays taxes. Selecting the right business entity is a vital step that...
Your company is restructuring in your home country, which is already a challenge in itself. However, when your company has a footprint in New York or anywhere in the United States, the stakes multiply. You may suddenly find yourself facing aggressive American...
You face a real risk when a foreign counterparty uses small contract words or routine actions to pull United States (U.S.) companies into courts far from home. Those moves often start with a phrase or a single filing, and they can turn routine disputes into expensive...
A business dispute can pull attention away from operations. A breach of contract, partnership disagreement or vendor conflict can raise concerns about cost, privacy and timing. Mediation gives you a private setting to discuss settlement with help from a neutral third...
The rise of remote work in recent years has led many companies in New York to hire talent globally. As an employer, you might wonder if the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applies to your employees across international borders. In general, the FLSA applies only to...
Businesses that have international locations or do business internationally have to consider the laws in each one as they make decisions for the company. Because of this, international business disputes are common. But what happens when the same issue occurs in...
In today’s connected global economy, businesses in New York often work with partners in other countries. They sign and manage complex agreements across different cultures, systems and rules. While these international deals can drive strong growth, they also bring...