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Doing business, or thinking about investing, in Russia? Recent changes to the Russian Civil Code

by Victoria V. Bryxa, Dmitry Gubarev, Alexander Janes | Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 3/18/2013

In This Presentation: 1. Why were changes needed? 2. How are things changing? 3. The process of change 4. Amendments in place now 5. What is still to change? - 2nd Draft Amendment - 3rd Draft...more

Pilot Development of Cross-border RMB Loans in Qianhai District

by Gloria Li | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 3/7/2013

The first batch of cross-border RMB loan agreements were signed on January 28, 2013. A total of 15 lenders, including HSBC Holding Plc and Industrial & Commercial Banks of China (Asia) Ltd., will provide about RMB 2 billion...more

Buying Real Estate in Spain - FAQs

by Antonio Viñal on 2/18/2013

Prices in the Spanish real estate market have been cut down by around 30% in the last 5 years, which means a wealth of opportunities for real estate funds, savvy individual investors and anything in between. But there are...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - January 22, 1013

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 1/25/2013

In This Issue: *Financial Industry Developments - CFPB Final Rule on Mortgage Servicing Standards - Joint Rule on Appraisals for Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans - CFPB Final Rule on Written Appraisals - SEC...more

Infobytes - A Weekly In-depth review of news & developments in the financial services industry - January 18, 2013

by BuckleySandler LLP on 1/22/2013

In This Issue: - FEDERAL ISSUES - STATE ISSUES - COURTS - FIRM NEWS - FIRM PUBLICATIONS - MORTGAGES - BANKING - CONSUMER FINANCE - E-COMMERCE - PRIVACY/DATA SECURITY - PAYMENTS -...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - January 14, 2013

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 1/18/2013

In This Issue: - Financial Industry Developments •CFPB Rules on Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgages •Independent Foreclosure Review Settlement •CFPB Final Rules on High-Cost Mortgages •Rating Agency...more

Florida Has Highest U.S. Foreclosure Rate in 2012: Great News for Foreign Investors Interested in Buying Florida Real Estate...

by Rosa Eckstein Schechter on 1/18/2013

There isn't far to look when investigating reasons why real estate investors all over the world are looking at buying property here in Florida. Some foreign investors, as we pointed out on Tuesday, are doing this via the web,...more

The Bilzin Sumberg New Miami Investment Survey

by Brian Bilzin | Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP on 1/7/2013

In This Issue: - Questions 1-10: Economy And Investments - Questions 11-15: Tourism, Infrastructure And Trade - Questions 16-20: Labor, Government And Florida Living For more information, please see full survey...more

Demand Outpacing Supply in Downtown Miami as Foreign Investment and Urban Living Trends Continue

by Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP on 11/30/2012

Demand for condo sales and rentals slated to exceed supply We have been tracking condo sales and rental activity in downtown Miami since the market bottomed out three years ago, and what we are seeing is a clear trend...more

Real World - An Update from Dechert's London Finance & Real Estate Group - October 2012

by Dechert LLP on 10/25/2012

Welcome to the Autumn edition of Real World from Dechert’s London Finance and Real Estate Group, keeping you up to date with recent developments in real estate law and practice. In this issue: - How to get...more

Weekly Brief: BoA Sued; SCOTUS Shortlists; Fund Fights Argentina [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 10/25/2012

Oct. 25 (Bloomberg Law) -- Bloomberg Law's Lee Pacchia runs through the week's most important legal news. Bank of America was sued by the federal government for over $1 billion in damages on claims that the bank defrauded...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review - September 24, 2012

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 9/24/2012

In This Issue: - Financial Industry Developments · FHFA Request for Comment on State-Level Guarantee Fee Pricing · OCC Guidance on 1- to 4-Family Residential Real Estate · Rating Agency Developments...more

Practical Tips for U.S. Persons Owning Mexican Property Thru a Fideicomiso

by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 8/15/2012

Every time I’m presented with a contract, I’m quickly transported to a small room in which Willy Wonka, played by Gene Wilder, is vehemently scolding the good natured Charlie Bucket and the poor, protective Grandpa Joe: ...more

Global Connection - August 2012

by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 8/13/2012

In This Issue: - Letter from the Editor - Section 337: Tips for Discovery in ITC’s Rocket-docket - Protecting International Rights in Domestic Legislative Processes - Understanding the “Dos and Don’ts” of...more

U.S. Taxation of Fideicomisos under the FATCA Rules

by Moskowitz LLP on 8/8/2012

Overview of Fideicomisos If you own a home or a vacation home in Mexico, chances are that your property is held in a fideicomiso. A fideicomiso is a contractual arrangement that is arguably something in between a trust...more

2012 March Edition of China Senior Housing and Care Newsletter

by Qin Qu on 5/20/2012

Following are the contents of this edition: News Update Two Different Types of Senior Community Emerge Respectively in Shanghai and Beijing Senior Nursing –- a Rising and Promising Career Indemnificatory Housing is...more

Practical Tips for U.S. Persons Owning Mexican Property Thru a Fideicomiso

by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 4/16/2012

Every time I’m presented with a contract, I’m quickly transported to a small room in which Willy Wonka, played by Gene Wilder, is vehemently scolding the good natured Charlie Bucket and the poor, protective Grandpa...more

International Law -- ADR hits Europe

by JAMS, The Resolution Experts on 4/10/2012

While mediation is a process familiar to most U.S. attorneys, this alternative dispute resolution method is undergoing a significant evolution in the European Union, and specifically Italy. In particular, the concept of...more

Argentina's Parliament Approves A Measure Limiting Amount Of Land That Can Be Purchased By Foreigners

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 2/14/2012

Fluctuating commodity prices, particularly with respect to the price of food and basic staples, have created a significant demand for arable land. The demand for arable land has, in turn, boosted the price Argentina's...more

Doing Transactions in Mexico - Conducting Due Diligence

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 1/11/2012

Conducting due diligence is a key aspect of any transaction, international or otherwise. Attorneys working on transactions conducted in Mexico or that involve Mexican entities ought to be aware of registration and...more

JAMS Dispute Resolution Alert - Fall 2011

by JAMS, The Resolution Experts on 10/21/2011

In This Issue: IN DEPTH - State Mediation Foreclosure Programs Show Success after Initial Start-up Difficulties; ADR CONVERSATIONS - A Q&A with FINRA Dispute Resolution Executive Vice President George Friedman; DOMESTIC...more

Getting Started in Ukraine

by Frishberg & Partners F&P on 2/8/2010

Essential information and important considerations for starting business in Ukraine...more

An Overview on Commercial Leases

by International Lawyers Network on 8/26/2009

Questions: 1. Definition of commercial lease (what kind of premises are included) 2. Mandatory requirements related to the lease contracts (e.g. form, specific issues to be concluded) 3. Review of common restrictions and...more

Recent Developments in Public Procurement Law in the UK

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 12/4/2008

Evaluation criteria and weighting: disclosure and transparency are mandatory, not discretionary In the past, it has been common for authorities to disclose only top-level evaluation criteria and weightings during the early...more

Strohal I Kretschmer I Rebasso to help Singaporean-based companies do business in the Middle East

by Strohal I Kretschmer I Rebasso on 7/24/2008

Dubai: July 24th, 2008 – The boutique law firm Strohal I Kretschmer I Rebasso will be helping Singaporean companies grow their business in the Middle East at a two-day information desk to be held in Singapore on 4th and 5th...more

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Doing business, or thinking about investing, in Russia? Recent changes to the Russian Civil Code

Pilot Development of Cross-border RMB Loans in Qianhai District

Buying Real Estate in Spain - FAQs

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - January 22, 1013

Infobytes - A Weekly In-depth review of news & developments in the financial services industry - January 18, 2013

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - January 14, 2013

Florida Has Highest U.S. Foreclosure Rate in 2012: Great News for Foreign Investors Interested in Buying Florida Real Estate...

The Bilzin Sumberg New Miami Investment Survey

Demand Outpacing Supply in Downtown Miami as Foreign Investment and Urban Living Trends Continue

Real World - An Update from Dechert's London Finance & Real Estate Group - October 2012

Weekly Brief: BoA Sued; SCOTUS Shortlists; Fund Fights Argentina [Video]

Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review - September 24, 2012

Practical Tips for U.S. Persons Owning Mexican Property Thru a Fideicomiso

Global Connection - August 2012

U.S. Taxation of Fideicomisos under the FATCA Rules

2012 March Edition of China Senior Housing and Care Newsletter

Practical Tips for U.S. Persons Owning Mexican Property Thru a Fideicomiso

International Law -- ADR hits Europe

Argentina's Parliament Approves A Measure Limiting Amount Of Land That Can Be Purchased By Foreigners

Doing Transactions in Mexico - Conducting Due Diligence

JAMS Dispute Resolution Alert - Fall 2011

Getting Started in Ukraine

An Overview on Commercial Leases

Recent Developments in Public Procurement Law in the UK

Strohal I Kretschmer I Rebasso to help Singaporean-based companies do business in the Middle East

Weekly Brief: BoA Sued; SCOTUS Shortlists; Fund Fights Argentina [Video]

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