How Does International Commercial Arbitration Work?
International Commercial Arbitration is the process used by parties conducting international business to resolve contractual disputes. Some of the frequent reasons that parties often favor arbitration is the general mistrust and uncertainty in laws, lack of fairness in the legal process, lack of independence of judicial systems of other nations, procedural delays, and elevated costs… Continue Reading How Does International Commercial Arbitration Work?
How Will the Recently Lifted Sanctions in Iran Affect American Businesses?
Since 2012, the United States and other countries have maintained an embargo on Iran that has prevented it from having any normalized trade relations with several countries. The purpose of these sanctions was to curb Iran’s nuclear Program. With the agreement of Iran to work toward this purpose, the United Sates along with several other… Continue Reading How Will the Recently Lifted Sanctions in Iran Affect American Businesses?
What is Arbitration and is It Applicable to Your Contracts?
International Commercial Arbitration is the process used by parties conducting international business to resolve contractual disputes. Distrust and uncertainty in laws, fairness of the legal process, independence of judicial systems of other nations, procedural delays, and elevated costs of pursuing legal actions in foreign countries are frequent concerns among those involved in international business. Accordingly,… Continue Reading What is Arbitration and is It Applicable to Your Contracts?
Is Your Higher Education Institution Compliant with Federal Financial Regulations?
In the United States today, the majority of Americans use credit and debit cards and students are no different. Often times students receive their first card when they enter a college or university. These cards are school sponsored credit cards. The schools are required by law to comply with the consumer protection laws when offering… Continue Reading Is Your Higher Education Institution Compliant with Federal Financial Regulations?
View From the Top Series: An Interview with Kevin Lewis of the U.S. Dept. of Justice.
Attorney Nouvelle L. Gonzalo For those new to our series, let us tell you a bit more! Our View from the Top series is when we take a scheduled departure from our regular blog content. We sit-down and talk with individuals who are having a local, national, or global impact in our community. We ask these… Continue Reading View From the Top Series: An Interview with Kevin Lewis of the U.S. Dept. of Justice.
Ways to Avoid Fines & Violations Under HIPAA
Technological advancements have given rise to new issues regarding privacy in Healthcare. It is very important that organizations understand and comply with these frequenty changing Healthcare rules. Failure to comply can lead to hefty fines for your organization. The three important rules that your organization should be aware of are the Security Rule, The Privacy… Continue Reading Ways to Avoid Fines & Violations Under HIPAA
Maintaining Patient Rights under HIPPA After The New Gun Laws
The accidents caused by firearms continue to rise in the United States. This week, the federal government has decided to take action to reduce the number of firearms obtained by ineligible individuals. The people who fall into this category of “ineligible” include convicted felons, perpetrators of domestic violence, as well as individuals who suffer from… Continue Reading Maintaining Patient Rights under HIPPA After The New Gun Laws
Options If Your Company has had a Trade Secret or Confidentiality Breached.
In the world of business today, protecting confidential information and trade secrets is an important part of conducting business. Business owners should be sure to have a detailed and carefully drafted agreement in place for all employees and vendors with whom their company conducts business. An agreement that will withstand legal scrutiny in litigation or… Continue Reading Options If Your Company has had a Trade Secret or Confidentiality Breached.
Understanding the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA) and What it Means for Your Business.
The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA) is American Legislation passed in 1936, yet is still used today. This act provided a way to enforce contracts under the international Hague Convention Rules. COGSA originally stated that all cargo ship owners are responsible for packages that are shipped; however, liability per package is limited… Continue Reading Understanding the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA) and What it Means for Your Business.
When Will the CISG Take Precedence Over the UCC?
The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and the United Nations Convention on the International Sale of Goods (CISG) have many similarities yet also contain many differences. If you are considering conducting business concerning the international sale of goods, it is important that you are aware of these differences prior to signing a contract. The UCC was… Continue Reading When Will the CISG Take Precedence Over the UCC?