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International Law
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An Overview of the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013
02 May 2013 by JasonO / No Comments
On April 17, a group of lawmakers unveiled the contents of a comprehensive immigration reform bill designed to improve border security and provide an easier path to citizenship for immigrants who want to work or invest. The Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013 seems geared toward helping the U.S. economy as well.
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Court Interpreters – What to Watch Out For
12 Apr 2013 by Julika Barthel / No Comments
A litigation lawyer is faced with some challenges if there is an interpreter present – even if the interpreter is used for his or her client or witness. The quality and accuracy of an interpretation as well as the professional conduct of the interpreter can have a huge impact on the outcome of a case.
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Technology Battles On And Off The Marketplace
12 Apr 2013 by Meliksah Duman / No Comments
In one of my previous posts I talked about the technology market becoming increasingly competitive in the recent years and that the competition jumped from the market into courtrooms with a series of patent lawsuits, especially between Apple and Samsung.
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Keystone XL Pipeline Threatened by Spill in Arkansas
11 Apr 2013 by Alex Paulenoff / No Comments
A little over a week ago, ExxonMobil’s Pegasus pipeline ruptured in Mayflower, Arkansas. The spill leaked somewhere between 12,000-15,000 barrels of oil into a suburban neighborhood and forced the evacuation of twenty-two homes.
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Early Detection Training for Dirty Money
11 Apr 2013 by Alexandra Blanco / No Comments
Although current anti-money laundering laws have placed heavier burdens on banks to implement detection training, many suspect overseas transactions go undetected.
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Legal wine made in Italy
11 Apr 2013 by Mario Contessa / No Comments
In vino veritas: the latin phrase coined by the inhabitants of Ancient Rome used to explain wine as an inspiration that helps reveal thoughts a sober person would never dare say.
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Parmesan, Regianito or Parma Are Not “Made in Italy”.
22 Mar 2013 by Mario Contessa / No Comments
Recent studies have shown that the world market for imitations of “Made in Italy” food products is worth more than 50 billion Euro. That being said, which is the most envied and counterfeit Italian food product abroad?
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The Blueprint for America’s Clean Energy Future
22 Mar 2013 by Alex Paulenoff / No Comments
President Obama offered his view on a clean energy future in his weekly address when he predicted that the future of the American auto industry would include cars that can drive from “coast to coast without using a drop of oil.”
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How to Get “Dream” Witnesses
22 Mar 2013 by Julika Barthel / No Comments
The “dream” witness of a lawyer is well prepared, appears calm, gives concise and coherent answers, and states facts clearly and convincingly. In reality, witnesses often are very nervous, afraid of making mistakes, ramble, get off the point, mix facts with their own inferences, and – sometimes worst of all – try to help one party by clearly stating only those facts they think are in favor of that party.
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Financial Investigations: Finding and Locating Dirty Money
22 Mar 2013 by Alexandra Blanco / No Comments
The U.S. Department of Justice, Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section (AFMLS) considers asset forfeiture as the “most effective” way to dismantle a criminal organization, which necessarily involves a financial investigation to effectively locate criminally derived assets.
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