AGG’s Global Commerce Team Insights is a monthly update covering legal and regulatory topics. Our team assists foreign companies to mitigate risk in order to capitalize on the opportunities presented by entering the U.S. market. This publication provides real world examples of the common issues we see foreign companies face. In this edition, we highlight a variety of topics including the legal and practical considerations of investing in U.S. real estate, how to avoid trademark issues in the U.S., and a timely update on increases to penalty amounts for violating environmental requirements in the U.S.
FEATURED VIDEO
Investing in U.S. Real Estate
AGG Partner Phillip Skinner discusses the legal and practical considerations that foreign companies need to know when in investing in real estate in the U.S. Topics include the formation of contracts, letter of intent, buying and selling real estate, commercial leases, rent reviews and how negotiation between all involved parties plays a major role in any transaction. View Video >
For easy future reference, all of the released Global Commerce Video Series videos will be permanently available on our Vimeo channel, the Global Commerce Team page and the attorney’s personal bio page.
FEATURED ARTICLES
A “Brand” New World: Five Ways Foreign Companies Can Avoid Trademark Problems in the U.S.
By: J. Tucker Barr
Entering a new geographic market presents challenges for any company looking to expand its footprint abroad. For a foreign company making a move into the U.S., these challenges can be somewhat overwhelming. Matters such as taxes, employment and immigration issues, assessing potential tort liability (and overcoming anxiety about the U.S. court system), finding the right distributors and business partners, and establishing a base of operations in the right locale all are huge considerations. Read More >
Clarification on Inflation Adjustments for Environmental and Other Civil Penalties: What Increases Should You Actually Expect to See?
By: Brooke F. Dickerson
In the event that a company is faced with a penalty for violating environmental requirements in the U.S., it is helpful to know that penalty amounts can often be negotiated. Maximum amounts are set by law, but environmental agencies usually follow a penalty policy to determine the actual amount to assess. Penalty policies often include objective and subjective components, so it’s important to hire a lawyer who has both the experience and expertise to help maneuver through the process in order to reach the best settlement possible. Read More >
