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?
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 to… 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?
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… Continue Reading How Does the Convention on the International Sale of Goods (CISG) Apply to Your Business?
A New Round of HIPAA Audits Coming in 2016: Is Your Company Prepared?
The more pervasive use of technology by healthcare institutions comes with the need for greater protection of personal information. This is especially true for institutions that directly handle the Healthcare information of the general public or have a branch of its organization that does so. In 2016, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)… Continue Reading A New Round of HIPAA Audits Coming in 2016: Is Your Company Prepared?
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… Continue Reading Middle Eastern Governments Are Beginning to Close Their Doors to Foreign Scholars