Construction Law, International Law & Trade, Finance & Banking

New Changes to the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act

by Paul Cowan, Anthony Lavers, Rebecca Shorter | White & Case LLP on 4/18/2013

On 16 March 2013, new regulations came into force in relation to the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act. Enacted to incorporate a recent EU Directive, these new regulations introduce a maximum payment...more

International Interest Grows in Florida Real Estate Development: Currencies, Culture Work Together to Grow Foreign Interest in...

by Rosa Eckstein Schechter on 3/14/2013

Currency devaluations in other nations are a big factor, but not the only factor, in growing international interest in South Florida real estate development. Consider these recent monetary events...more

2013: How Will China's Economy Affect American Businesses?

by Paola Sanchez | Michael Diaz Jr. - Diaz Reus International... on 3/4/2013

While many countries today would envy a 7.4 percent economic expansion rate, for China, the world’s second largest economy and the United States' second largest trade partner, that number suggests the lowest economic growth...more

South Florida Commercial Real Estate: How Will Miami Commercial Property Fare in 2013?

by Rosa Eckstein Schechter on 1/11/2013

Entering into the New Year, Florida real estate analysts and professionals involved in land development and real estate investment are looking at the South Florida commercial real estate market and wondering how it will fare...more

Brazil’s Belo Monte Move: Will National Development Banks Start Taking Human Rights and Environmental Concerns More Seriously?

by Nicholas M. Renzler | Foley Hoag LLP - Corporate Social... on 12/13/2012

In late November, the Brazilian national development bank (“BNDES”, by its Portuguese initials) announced its approval of a $10.8 billion loan to finance the construction of the Belo Monte dam, the world’s third largest...more