This presentation involves a wide ranging discussion of topics encountered in the purchase and sale of goods internationally including: an examination of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods and the United Nations Convention on the Limitation Period in the International Sale of Goods; a survey of the major similarities and differences between the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods and the Uniform Commercial Code (e.g. how contract formation and the “battle of the forms” are handled under each); an update on Incoterm 2010 recently issued by the International Chamber of Commerce; a survey of commonly used arbitration rules/conventions; relevant import/export issues; and other issues impacting the international purchase and sale of goods.
A short article containing examples of global initiatives of pro bono growth and opportunities for pro bono work.
The author discuses the international implications of Dodd-Frank and other multinational investigations on in-house counsel.
Frank Fletcher discusses his time spent as a shipping attorney in Tokyo.
This survey is a self-proclaimed 'work in progress' which will continue to be updated by the Pro Bono Institute. It covers 43 jurisdictions in Europe, Asia and the Pacific region, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East.
This fourth edition of Deloitte's 'Look Before You Leap' survey focused on the use of background/integrity checks when considering a business relationship, investment, or acquisition outside the United States.
The legal departments of Levi Strauss & Co. and Pfizer Inc. have respectively implemented innovative programs with outside counsel to provide better value and results: Levi’s “global partnerships” and Pfizer’s “legal alliance.” Find the key elements and success stories of each department’s program.
ACC homepage poll results for the week of 6/13/2011 - 6/19/2011.
ACC homepage poll results for the week of 6/6/2011 - 6/12/2011.
The author discusses how best to go about developing effective relationships with business partners, especially those abroad.