International Law: The Who, What, Where, and Why This article is about what constitutes international law, what characterizes an international law firm, sectors of international law, career options in international law, and showcases a few specific international law...
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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...
Products Liability in the US – Vehicles
Germany exports many different types of cars and other vehicles to the United States every year. German manufacturers in general take special care to know both the industry standards and the governmental standards in order to comply with them. Unfortunately,...
Last Wills and Testaments
Whenever an estate consists of assets both in the USA and in Germany, there are several issues that need to be taken into consideration in order to avoid complications. Especially in terms of inheritance law, the legal provisions in these both countries differ...
U.S. subsidiary or branch?
German companies in the U.S. German companies which want to expand into the U.S. have the choice of operating their distribution center as a branch or as a U.S. subsidiary of the German parent company. U.S. subsidiary: The federal corporate income tax a U.S....
International Arbitration
Arbitration is a form of dispute resolution. It is the private, out of court determination of a dispute, by an independent third party. An arbitration hearing may involve the use of an individual arbitrator or a tribunal. A tribunal may consist of any number of...