Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP joins IR as the exclusive Trade Law Member in US-New York.

International Referral, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Robert B. Silverman of Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP. Robert has joined IR as our exclusive Trade Law member in US-NewYork. Robert B. Silverman is one of the Firm’s founding members and heads the Firm’s litigation group.  Mr. Silverman routinely […]

How Can Companies Protect Themselves in the Wake of Anthem-sized Data Breaches?

In the wake of the recent disclosure of the largest security breach in America at major insurance carrier Anthem, companies are increasingly worried about outside hackers. Yet, data breaches often come from within, and whether intentional or unintentional, companies are liable. The new rule under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Health Information Technology […]

Teresa N. TaylorShareholder, Butzel Long

Akrivis Adds Lobbying Practice to Serve Clients’ Advocacy Needs

Akrivis Law Group, PLLC is pleased to now offer policy advocacy and lobbying services for our clients. We will provide these services at the federal level in the areas of legislative and regulatory counseling, international trade, tax, agriculture, manufacturing, financial services, and non-profit and trade association interests. We work hard to assist our clients with […]

Teresa N. TaylorShareholder, Butzel Long

Akrivis to Co-Host Sanctions & Anti-Corruption Seminar in Abu Dhabi with Al Tamimi & Co. Law Firm

Akrivis Law Group, PLLC is proud to announce that it will be co-hosting its second annual breakfast seminar in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on U.S. regulatory compliance issues on February 10 with Al Tamimi & Co, the largest law firm in the Middle East.  This year’s seminar will be in Abu Dhabi, and is titledEconomic […]

Teresa N. TaylorShareholder, Butzel Long

Client Alert: Obama Makes Breakthrough Announcement on Cuba, Easing Some Sanctions

December 17, 2014. Akrivis Law Group, PLLC is pleased to issue its latest Client Alert on President Barack Obama’s landmark speech today charting a new path for U.S.-Cuba relations, heralding numerous significant changes in the decades-long embargo against the island state. The Alert, titled Obama Makes Breakthrough Announcement on Cuba, Easing Some Sanctions, can be read […]

Teresa N. TaylorShareholder, Butzel Long

New law on professional fees in the City of Buenos Aires

On November 27, 2014 Law No. 5,134, which regulates lawyers’ and solicitors’ fees who work in the City of Buenos Aires (hereafter the “Law”), was published in the Official Gazette. The Law, which was promoted by Jorge Rizzo and Daniel Lipovetsky from the City of Buenos Aires’s Bar Association (“CBABA”), was approved in a special […]

Javier CanosaPartner, Canosa Abogados

Argentine Regulation of Renewable Sources

With a collapsed energy market in Argentina and a change of the current administration in 2015, it is clear that Argentina will have to develop and invest in the energy sector, and especially in the renewable energies sector. The purpose of this note is to briefly develop some of the main traits of the renewable energy legislation in – and theprospects for – Argentina. National System for Wind […]

Javier CanosaPartner, Canosa Abogados