What is the EU CBAM? Over the past few months, a number of my US clients that export to countries in the European Union (EU) have sought my help in getting clarity regarding the new EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This surge in client inquiries stems from their EU-based customers requiring that these American
How to Tokenize Real Estate Tokenization of assets is one of the most common discussion topics in my blockchain/web3 practice. Both tangible and intangible and intangible assets can be tokenized. I have discovered that many first-time founders get lost in the cool functionality of their product and rarely step back to determine what the marketplace
Lawyers Are Becoming Less Civil In the world of litigation, the rise of what I've come to call the "paper tiger" has become increasingly prevalent. California Rule of Court 9.7 requires all attorneys to conduct themselves with dignity, courtesy, and integrity, and most states have similar ethical standards in place. The American Bar Association's Model
One of the best litigation attorneys I ever worked with started out as a carnival worker. His road from carnival tent to courtroom was certainly unusual, but the traits that made him successful in both have more in common than you might think. In today’s legal environment where juries are trial savvy from watching high
Series LLCs Series LLCs are a relatively new type of entity that more and more states are embracing. Still, many experienced businesspeople are unfamiliar with series LLCs. Below, I break down the concept of a series LLC, their benefits, and some potential issues. What Is a Series LLC? To understand what a series LLC is,
As most litigators would tell a client, choosing the right expert in litigation can be the difference between winning and losing. I have litigated many cases and I have seen first-hand how picking the right or wrong expert can have an incredible impact on the outcome of the case. Litigators often say that a case
Over the years, our corporate attorneys have developed a niche in a host of regulated and soon-to-be-regulated industries across the globe -- everything from healthcare, to cannabis, to banking and finance, to securities regulation for Web3 and other companies. And a huge part of that practice has been in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), or the
Buy America/Buy American Navigating the legal intricacies of government contracting can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to understanding the various statutes governing domestic production and procurement. With the rise of initiatives aimed at bolstering domestic manufacturing and infrastructure, it's imperative for government contractors to clearly discern the differences and requirements of the
Using AI in Due Diligence Due diligence is the process by which a company evaluates a potential business partner. In an M&A transaction between equals, this means that both sides will get the opportunity to look at the other side’s records of all types, typically with very little held back. These due diligence requests typically
Choice-of-Law Provisions in Contracts Few contract provisions are as important and yet often overlooked as the choice-of-law provision. This provision determines which jurisdiction's legal framework will govern the contract and shapes how disputes will be resolved and how legal rights will be interpreted. It is essentially the legal compass guiding the contractual relationship. Making the
