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Calling the Defendant as an Adverse Witness As a plaintiff at trial, there is no better way to prove your case than through the mouth of the defendant. Securing statements directly from the defendant can often provide the most compelling evidence for your case. When jurors hear incriminating or contradictory statements from the defendant themselves,
United States Law Suits I have represented countless foreign entrepreneurs and businesses evaluating or negotiating a potential business relationship in the United States. One of the toughest things I have to do is explain why the U.S. legal system is so different from what these clients are used to in Europe, Asia, or elsewhere. Business
USPTO Trademark Costs Will be Increasing The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) wants to raise certain trademark fees, consistent with its fee-setting authority. If USPTO's proceeds with their current plans (which it almost certainly will), the costs associated with trademark registration in the United States will go up considerably for trademark owners. In
Settling Litigation: The Power of a Well-Crafted Agreement Stuck in a legal battle that feels like an endless war? You're not alone. Litigation is usually expensive, time-consuming, and emotionally draining. But there's a way out. In most cases, settling your dispute outside of court can be the smarter option. Here's where a well-crafted settlement agreement
"Everything" is Recorded . . . . With smartphones in everyone's pockets, secretly recording conversations has become almost second nature for some. These recordings might seem like the ultimate evidence in legal battles, but beware: they're usually inadmissible in court and often illegal to obtain. So, what happens when your "smoking gun" is an illegal
This is the third post in Harris Sliwoski’s online series, in which Shannon Brandao will guide you through the practical, legal, and personal considerations of purchasing a home in Europe. See past posts here: Where can YOU buy a home in Europe? Well, that depends . . . Where to buy a home in Europe:
Forming a Company in Mexico Mexico's economy is booming, driven by a young and tech-savvy population, its strategic location next to the US, favorable trade deals with North America and the EU, and a government eager to attract foreign investment. This surge has attracted a wave of companies from various industries, all eager to tap
How Do Lawyers Think About and Read Smart Contracts? Smart contracts on blockchains like Ethereum are essentially computer programs written in specialized programming languages like Solidity. Smart contracts serve two main functions - acting as an "account" to hold, receive and send cryptocurrencies/tokens, as well as code that automatically executes one or more actions when
Legal advice versus business advice People hire lawyers to give them legal advice. Sometimes, people also hire lawyers to give them business advice. This may introduce thorny considerations because lawyers generally should not give business advice (more on that below). However, sometimes they can, and do (more on that too). As a business lawyer who
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
