As of December 2017, the United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) will begin using an expanded version of the Magnitsky Act as a basis for applying sanctions to individuals and entities suspected of corruption related activities. OFAC will publish the names of these newly designated individuals and entities as it currently […]
A partir de diciembre de 2017, la Oficina de Control de Activos Extranjeros (“OFAC”) delDepartamento del Tesoro de los Estados Unidos comenzará a utilizar una versión ampliadade la Ley Magnitsky como base para aplicar sanciones a personas y entidades sospechosasde actividades relacionadas con la corrupción. La OFAC publicará los nombres de estaspersonas y entidades recién […]
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Florida is set to become the first state in the country to offer board certification in thearea of international litigation and arbitration, following a ruling by the Florida Supreme Courtyesterday. Florida has for over a decade had a certification program in international law, whichcovers many aspects of transactional work. Now, those who practice primarily in […]
EFFECTIVE USE OF THE SHIELD – INDEMNIFICATION IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS Construction projects are breeding grounds for lawsuits. Injuries occurring on the jobsite, defect claims, warranty claims and payment disputes arise all too often in the industry. Contractors should use effectively-drafted indemnification provisions in contracts with subcontractors to shield themselves from the potential liability and costs […]
Michael Diaz, Jr. and Diaz Reus ranked in Chambers Latin America 2018 for “Corporate Crime & Investigations” Miami – 26 Sep 2017. We are pleased to announce that Miami-based Diaz, Reus & Targ LLP Global Managing Partner Michael Diaz, Jr. and the firm itself have been recommended by the world’s top legal guide, Chambers Latin […]
Michael Diaz, Jr. and Gary E. Davidson selected for Best Lawyers in America 2018 Miami FL — August 15, 2017 — Diaz Reus Global Managing Partner Michael Diaz, Jr. and Partner Gary E. Davidson have been recognized in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for their work in International Arbitration – Governmental. […]
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For many people, mapping out an estate game plan is something they intend to think about later. But too often, later never comes. The reasons for not dealing with estate planning now may include not wanting to confront your mortality or create family conflict. Or perhaps you don’t want to discuss money with your heirs or give your […]
To invest in a particular country, legal certainty is a key factor. The stability of the legal framework and the effectiveness of justice in enforcing the rules are issues that may encourage or inhibit the inflow of foreign capital. Although legal security has generally improved in Latin America , progress is still uneven between countries and, in some cases, […]
Thanks to legislation passed in 2013, the federal income tax rates for individuals remain historically low for single taxpayers with taxable income below $400,000 ($450,000 for married couples filing jointly). That’s the good news. The bad news: The rates for C corporations remain at the same levels that have been in place for years. So you may […]