International Law

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...

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...

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...

When a business partnership between New York and European Union entities breaks down, the distance is rarely the biggest problem. The clash of legal systems is. As a business owner, you may feel trapped between New York's aggressive litigation culture and the strict...

Closing a deal with a foreign business often feels like a milestone for your NYC company. However, if your partner has hidden ties to individuals on the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List, you could face frozen assets or heavy fines. The Office of Foreign...

When your international business interests face an immediate threat, waiting months for a legal resolution is not an option. You need to know whether to pursue a court injunction or an emergency arbitrator to protect your rights. The answer depends on what you need to...

Successful international companies often want to establish a presence in the United States. Business-friendly laws in some jurisdictions and a large consumer base make the United States an ideal destination for successful and growing companies seeking to open new...

When your business works across borders, intellectual property disputes can happen quickly. Different countries follow different rules, which can cause confusion. You can reduce problems by learning how international dispute resolution affects your intellectual...