How Does the Convention on the International Sale of Goods (CISG) Apply to Your Business?
If you plan on importing or exporting goods to another country, then you should be aware of the United Nations Convention on the International Sale of Goods (CISG). This is a treaty that was originally signed in Vienna in 1980. As of September 2014, it has been ratified by 83 countries. The purpose of the […]
The Importance of Corporate Ethics: Learning from Accounting Problems at Toshiba
Toshiba has been doing damage control since April of 2015. This is when allegations that the company had been inflating its profits over a number of years first broke. Independent investigators concluded that Toshiba overstated its profits by $1.22 billion. The financial scandal of this 140 year old Japanese company, a pioneer in electronics and […]
The Importance of Proper Federal Compliance: The Volkswagen Cheating Scandal
Cheaters never win. This is especially true when trying to cheat governmental authorities. That is what happened for one of the most popular car manufacturers in the world, Volkswagen (VW). The VW debacle illustrates the importance of sincere corporate compliance. In a widely publicized report, a research team in West Virginia discovered that VW was caught […]
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Violations Lead to Expensive Penalties
FCPA Violations are leading to high fines. Alstom S.A. (Alstom) is a French power and transportation company. It was charged with violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and pleaded guilty to the charges. Alstom was charged with paying bribes to government officials in exchange for energy contracts. Over the past decade, the company was involved in paying bribes […]
Middle Eastern Governments Are Beginning to Close Their Doors to Foreign Scholars
Middle Eastern countries are rich in history, culture, food, and language. The region is dynamic and deep in learned texts, insights, and more. However, outsider access to this region is becoming more limited as many Middle Eastern countries are reluctant to receive foreign criticisms of their economic policies, human rights records, or political unrest. This […]
DOJ Hires Expert to Step-Up Corporate Compliance Measures
After years of trying to prevent fraud and corruption in corporations at home and abroad, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has hired a corporate compliance expert. Several reports have stated that this expert is Hui Chen, the former head of compliance for Standard Chartered Bank and ex-assistant general counsel at Pfizer Inc. The DOJ […]
Obtaining a Trademark, Logo, or Brand Registration in India.
Trademark Registration In India There are several opportunities for companies in India today. The country of India has a large nucleus of business that provides a wide assortment of services and products to the international marketplace. When it comes to intellectual property, such as trademarks, logos, and brand recognition in India, there is a specific […]
How To Obtain An E2 Visa Through Business Ownership
If you live outside of the United States and wish to enter the country in order to control an investment that you have made within the U.S., then you will need an E2 Visa. The main purpose of an E2 Visa is to allow people from other countries to own and operate a business in […]
The Governance Of International Law
Attorney Nouvelle L. Gonzalo, Esq. Gonzalo Law LLC International private law encompasses business throughout the world. International business owners may sometimes find it difficult to determine who or what governs all of the international laws that relate to your business. The reason this is so difficult to determine is that there is no definitive government […]
3 Key Legal Principles In International Business Law
If you are currently operating an International Business or are considering starting one, you should be aware of the major legal principles that fall under International Business Law. There are three main legal principles that are recognized in much of international law. These are not actually required but are based primarily on courtesy and respect. […]
