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Doing Business in Germany
A German GmbH can be set up by one or more individuals or entities, usually without restrictions. It is an excellent vehicle to gain access to a thriving market, giving the US investor a local presence in Germany and the European Union. Urban Thier & Federer...
Florida Corporate Entities
Florida offers many types of business entities that can limit the liability of its principals. The three main types of business entities are partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies. A General Partnership is an unincorporated business owned by two or...
Personal Injury
Domestic and International Personal Injury Claims: What to Do What is Personal Injury Law? How to find the right lawyer. The Bird’s-Eye View What Personal Injury Is… (and isn’t) Personal injury law, very simply put, is about one person getting hurt by another person,...
Aviation Week: MRO Americas and Global Expansion
Urban Thier & Federer, PA attended Aviation Week to support continued global expansion “Ladies and gentlemen, please prepare for departure”. That’s what Christian Thier, founding shareholder of the law firm Urban Thier & Federer, P.A. heard when he recently...
German American Business Chamber Event
The German Consul visits the GABC sponsored by UTFPA The German American Business Chamber of Central Florida recently hosted a cocktail reception for local business leaders at the offices of Urban Thier & Federer, P.A. in Orlando. The evening’s special guest,...
Urban Thier & Federer, P.A. Wins $11.3M Verdict in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
A grandmother must pay $11,362,500.00 to the father of her five-year-old grandson, whom she drowned while vacationing with her husband and the child in St. George Island, Florida in January of 2010. A United States District Court Judge awarded the damages on August...
Why now is a great time to file a PERM case for skilled workers!
In our last blog post, “Looking to Hire a Foreign National for a Permanent Position? Consider “PERM” as an Option”, we provided a general overview of the “PERM” process. What we did not mention to employers is that NOW is the perfect time to file a PERM case for...
The impact of United States Product Liability Law on German parts and equipment
Germany exports many different types of parts and equipment to the United States totaling over $24 billion dollars per year, according to www.worldsrichestcountries.com. When such products contain defects, the manufacturer, distributor and even the retailer could...
Aviation Products Liability and Drones
Aircraft and spacecraft is a multi-billion dollar industry in Germany. With the increased use of drones across the globe this industry is expanding very quickly to include drone production and new laws to comply with regarding their use. The German Aviation Act has...
