Michael Diaz Jr. - Diaz Reus International Law Firm

Although more than 70 percent of the Earth is covered by water, only about 2.5 percent is freshwater. Because freshwater is used for crop irrigation and consumption, it remains one of the most sought-after resources on the…more

In Colombia, as in many other countries, closing down or dissolving a business is often more complicated than setting up a new one. Although there is a lot of information related to setting up a company in this country, there is…more

Imagine you are the holder of a non-immigrant US visa. Then, you receive a notice from the US Consulate that your visa has been revoked and that you must visit the US Consulate so that your visa can be physically cancelled. You…more

Mexican state oil company Pemex has filed a lawsuit in New York seeking to recover nearly $160 million from Germany's Siemens and South Korea's SK Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd. in a global bribery case, a law firm…more

Originally published in PR Newswire on March 7, 2013 A federal judge has upheld a lawsuit by U.S. automobile dealers accusing Indian truck manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra, Ltd. and its U.S. counterpart of fraud,…more

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 rate…more

One of the most heated debates among Americans is whether to close the so-called corporate loopholes. However, there is wide misconception as to what exactly are “tax loopholes.” According to Eric Toder, co-director of the Left…more

During World War II, and arguably also before and after, millions of pieces of art and antiquities were taken from their rightful owners. The Nazi party would systematically strip the European Jews of their properties, their…more

Colombians enjoy broad personal privacy rights such as: (i) personal and familial privacy; (ii) protection of good name; (iii) protection of personal correspondence and other personal communications; and (iv) access to documents…more

The beginning of the twenty-first century represents a period of impressive economic growth for Peru, Latin America’s fifth largest country by population. Peru is a resource-rich country, and like its Latin American neighbors,…more

The resources that can be deployed in protecting the economy and institutions that face the threat of serious financial crime and abuse are many, and often involve the private sector. In many cases, those at risk are best placed…more

Colombia, the fourth largest economy in Latin America and the third largest in South America, is the second largest Spanish speaking country in the world, trailing Mexico. Famous for producing some of the finest coffee and…more

“If they ever tell my story, let them say... I walked with giants. Men rise and fall like the winter wheat... but these names will never die. Let them say I lived in the time of Hector. Let them say... I lived in the time of…more

Panama is one of the most widely chosen jurisdictions for ship registration due to the ease of registration and low registration fees as compared with many other countries. Panama offers registrants a low-tax offshore…more

Several banking giants, such as HSBC and Standard Chartered, are currently being investigated by US regulators for alleged failings in anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. What is the reason for these large banks’ failures?…more