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...
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What to do if your business falls for a crypto scam
You enter into a contract in good faith with another business with the goal of maximizing profits and growth together. The agreement contains cryptocurrency investment details that on the surface, seemed like a good idea. When the transactions turn out to be a scam,...
Understanding standby letters of credit
Standby letters of credit, or SBLCs, play a key role in global trade. They act as a financial safety net. If one party fails to perform, the bank pays the beneficiary. Because of this structure, SBLCs are often called “irrevocable.” However, irrevocable does not mean...
How do choice-of-law clauses affect international disputes?
When a dispute involves more than one country, contract wording can strongly influence the result. One key provision is the choice-of-law clause, which names the legal system that applies to the agreement. This choice affects how decision-makers review the dispute and...
The SEC Withdraws 14 Proposed Rules from March 2022 to November 2023
On 12 June 2023, the SEC withdrew fourteen proposed rules from March 2022 to November 2023 that had been proposed when Gary Gensler served as Chair of the SEC. These withdrawn proposed rules had been targeted by the House Financial Services Committee. The SEC will not...
LITIGATING PRE-INCORPORATION ISSUES
Before a company is incorporated—that is before documents are formally filed with the proper government entity i.e., the Secretary of State—it may be necessary for the company to enter into a contract to preserve some advantage. Before incorporation, for example, a...
Developers of Decentralized Exchange Are Not Liable for Fraud Committed by Third Parties on the Exchange
On 26 February 2025, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that developers of “computer codes that facilitate the transfer of cryptocurrency on a decentralized exchange” are not liable for fraud committed by third parties on the decentralized exchange. In...
Is Litigation Funding Right For Your Case?
By T. EDWARD WILLIAMS, ESQ. Jan 18, 2022 Litigation funding, or litigation finance, is an agreement that allows a third party to pay the costs and attorneys fees that are incurred in litigation. The structure of a litigation finance agreement takes many forms – no one...