The idea of a job for life is little more than an anachronism and has been for some time. It is accepted that most people will work for multiple organisations […]
Read moreIt isn’t easy to be an indirect purchaser antitrust class action plaintiff. Not only do you have to satisfy the difficult standards for class certification (discussed here), but you also have to prove that the direct purchasers passed on an overcharge from defendants’ alleged anticompetitive conduct. Before we go further, let’s talk about how direct purchasers […]
The U.S. taxes both citizens and tax residents on income made all over the world including outside the U.S. But with the right tax planning done in advance, foreign investors looking to immigrate to the U.S. can protect their assets from over-taxation inside and outside the U.S. Pre-Immigration Tax Planning for Foreign Investors
Is your business entering into a contract with a foreign entity? If so, you should be aware of certain legal terms that may be included — or are necessary to have — in the contract. These terms are important so you will not have difficulty pursuing or defending against potential claims with foreign entities. Contracts are […]
When determining what type of an entity should be used by foreign investors starting a business in the United States, an often-suggested structure is a U.S. limited liability company (U.S. LLC). This simple structure may be great for some foreign investors and disastrous for others. A U.S. LLC is a disregarded entity for U.S. tax […]
The gaming industry continues to grow at a rapid pace, constantly reinventing itself along the way. In 2017, we saw the acceleration of mobile and free-to-play (F2P) games, especially in Asia, and the boom of eSports lived up to lofty expectations. The rise of virtual/augmented/extended reality (VR/AR/XR) didn’t quite hit the high projections of the […]
If you are living or working outside the United States, you generally must file and pay your tax in the same way as people living in the U.S. This includes people with dual citizenship. In addition, U.S. taxpayers with foreign accounts exceeding certain thresholds may be required to file Form FinCen114, known as the “FBAR” […]
I have attached, in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format (see link HERE,) the Overview from the World Bank Group’s Flagship Report-Doing Business, plus the United States reference page that ShawnCoulson, LLP worked on. Taken from: World Bank. 2018. Doing Business 2018: Reforming to Create Jobs. Washington, DC: World Bank. DOI: 10.1596/978-1-4648-1146-3. License: Creative Commons Attribution CC BY 3.0 […]
With the new year comes new legal realities for companies that work in California. Every year the California legislature passes new laws, many of which change employment laws throughout the state. This new year is no exception, and one law in particular should cause all companies in California to take a fresh look at their […]
Blockchain was the technology story of 2017, as the paradigm shift that has been gathering among developers for several years finally hit the mainstream. News organisations have devoted much time […]
Read moreNow On Demand: The Megatrends Shaping Data-Driven Healthcare Click Here to View Manatt’s New Webinar Free on Demand—and Here to Download a Free Copy of the Presentation. For state health programs, payers, providers and life sciences companies, data and analytics have become essential to facilitating efficient and effective healthcare delivery. […]
The American Lawyer’s new YL editorial board is a diverse group of individuals from around the world and from all corners of the legal profession. They bring a voice to the profession’s younger generation on a range of important issues. To read in full please use the following link: https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2018/02/23/meet-the-american-lawyers-editorial-board/?slreturn=20180128044612
