Cuba: Open for Business?

There may be opportunities to do business in Cuba, but the fact remains that there is still an overall embargo in place, limiting commercial relations.

Should your U.S. company worry about overseas bribes?

We all know that it is illegal to bribe foreign government officials in order to get (or retain) business. The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced that it is cracking down on companies that offers these bribes.

Pay Attention to “Boilerplate” in International Contracts

Imagine your company signs a lucrative deal to sell products to a large multinational company based in Germany. Then, imagine that your products are shipped to a small affiliate of that multinational in Moldova. After delivery, there is a dispute over the quality of your goods, and your customer refuses to pay. You believe that […]

Going Global for Smaller Businesses

Whether you want to sell goods or services overseas, or import some component of your product, it is important to understand the laws surrounding global trade. Below are just two areas; but, numerous other U.S. and foreign laws impact your business. So, it is vital that you work closely with an experienced team in the […]