We recently wrote an article discussing the high cost of entering into a contract with a binding-arbitration clause and clients have inquired as to other tips that could help save money in litigation. Since most unexpected costs that arise from a contract arise as a result of a dispute, our first thought was a waiver […]
Florida Governor Ron Desantis signed in a new law, which became effective on October 1, 2019, regarding disputes that arise after contractors receive money from homeowners. The changes make it easier for homeowners and prosecutors to bring criminal charges against contractors who accept monies and delay performing the work. Contractor Fraud prior to change […]
IR Global Miami Sponsor, Lisa Daniels of Daniels Law Group sat with IR Global to discuss her membership and experience with the network. Lisa discussed her firm and their areas of practice, her experience within the network and how this has benefited her and her clients. She highlights the firm’s referral activity both inbound and […]
Many companies look to grow their business through mergers or acquisitions of companies outside their own country and while this brings many opportunities it can also bring risks. But with […]
Read moreOn February 18, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) sanctioned Rosneft Trading S.A., a subsidiary of the Russian energy giant Rosneft Oil Company, for brokering the sale and transport of Venezuelan crude oil to West Africa and Asia. OFAC also sanctioned the president of Rosneft Trading S.A., for purporting to […]
IR Global Miami Sponsor, Patricia Hernandez of ARHMF- Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Ferri LLP in Florida sat with IR Global to discuss her firm membership and experience with the network. Patricia discussed her firm and their areas of practice and then goes on to discuss her experience within the IR Global network and how […]
IR Global Miami Sponsor, Gary E Davidson of Diaz Reus Attorneys at Law in Florida sat with IR Global to discuss his firm membership and experience with the network. Gary discussed his firm and their areas of practice and then goes on to discuss his experience within the IR Global network and how the network […]
Jayson Schwarz (front left) of Schwarz Law LLP recently met Bruce Loren (back right) & Michael Kean (front right) of Loren & Kean Law for dinner in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Jayson is IR Global’s exclusive Real Estate member in Canada-East, whilst Bruce & Michael are IR Global’s exclusive Construction Law members in US-Florida. Michael had the following to […]
OFAC ALERT THE U.S. GOVERNMENT EXPANDS ITS UKRAINE/RUSSIA-RELATED SANCTIONS On January 29, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) sanctioned a number of individuals and entities as part of a coordinated action with the European Union and Canada “in response to Russia’s continued aggression toward Ukraine and attempted occupation of Crimea.” OFAC […]
James A. Schmidt, Esq. is attending the IR Global meeting in Miami, Florida this week. IR (International Referral) is an international attorney and accountant network that enables James to develop relationships across the globe in support of his transactional law practice. The network has been invaluable in several of his inbound foreign investment real estate […]
On January 10, 2020, President Donald J. Trump issued a new executive order “imposing sanctions with respect to additional sectors of Iran” (the “E.O.”), whereby he authorized the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to sanction any person (i) operating in any sector of the Iranian economy specified by the Secretary of […]
On December 9 and 10, 2019, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) added 60 persons to its list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (“SDN List”) pursuant to the 2016 Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (“GLOMAG”), and the 2017 Executive Order (E.O.) 13818. Among these persons, there are nationals from Libya, Pakistan, […]
