My visit to ChinaBy Ann B. ConroyWomen and the Law, October 2004This past June, ISBA Women in the Law Committee member Ann Conroy visited China with other ISBA members. In the narrative below, entitled Backward Up: The Great Wall, she shares her trip and overall China experience with us.
Commercial agency and distributorship law in QatarBy Howard L. StovallInternational and Immigration Law, September 2004The Qatari government has issued a number of important commercial laws in recent years, liberalizing local trade rules and better integrating Qatar into the global marketplace.
Summary of new implementation of SEVIS fee for certain foreign students and exchange visitorsBy Scott D. Pollock & Marta DelgadoInternational and Immigration Law, August 2004Effective September 1, 2004, unless exempted, foreign students and exchange visitors receiving SEVIS Form I-20 or DS-2019 with an issuance date of September 1, 2004 or later will be required to pay a SEVIS fee.
Memorandum of French Labour LawBy Sandra VreedenburghInternational and Immigration Law, June 2004In the United States, a merger, acquisition or transfer of a business can present complicated employee-related issues.
Recent developments in Arab commercial agency/ distributorship lawBy Howard L. StovallInternational and Immigration Law, May 2004In the face of new uncertainties in the Arab Middle East, many multinational companies are relying more heavily on local sales agents and distributors.
Overview of the Algerian Code of Public Tenders of July 24, 2002By Michael L. Coleman & Celine van ZeebroeckInternational and Immigration Law, April 2004The new Algerian Code of Public Tenders (the "Code"), which applies exclusively to the procurement contracts concluded between the Algerian national and local governments as well as public entities (the "Algerian Customer") and any Algerian or foreign entity, was promulgated by Presidential Decree dated July 24, 2002.
Twinning ProjectBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, April 2004In 1990 the Illinois State Bar Association entered into a "Twinning Agreement" with the National Bar Association of Poland and the Advocates Society of Chicago.
PAIR with a great Web site equals less time at the computerBy Shannon M. ShepherdInternational and Immigration Law, March 2004As an attorney with a small firm who represents many clients from Asia for both immigration and international business issues, I am always looking for ways to cut down on research time and expense by utilizing the Internet.
Retention of sales agents or representatives in AlgeriaBy Michael L. Coleman & Celine van ZeebroeckInternational and Immigration Law, March 2004For many years, Algeria had a statutory ban in regard to the retention of intermediaries in connection with the importation of products or equipment into Algeria and the preparation, negotiation and conclusion of any contracts relating to said importation.
Consumer protection in IndiaBy Karen KasparJanuary 2004In the age of globalization and a growing trend toward free trade, the consumer in today's market is at a significant disadvantage.
Dealing with premarital agreements from other countriesBy Kevin Ross JohnsonInternational and Immigration Law, January 2004A man comes to your office with a big problem: His marriage took place in another country, his wife has now filed a marriage-dissolution (divorce) case here in Illinois, and she says she is entitled to a large payment under the terms of a 'premarital agreement.'
Obtaining international trademark protection via the Madrid ProtocolBy Sirat K. AttapitInternational and Immigration Law, January 2004The international registration of trademarks is governed by the "Madrid System." The Madrid System is made up of two relatively similar treaties, the Madrid Agreement ("Agreement") and the Madrid Protocol ("Protocol").
United States Supreme Court addresses scope of Foreign Sovereign Immunities ActBy Heather R. WlodekInternational and Immigration Law, January 2004The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA), 28 U.S.C. §§ 1330, 1602-1611, provides the sole basis for obtaining jurisdiction over a foreign state in United States courts.
Canada to open new consulates in United StatesBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, November 2003The Government of Canada announced that it will open seven new consulates in the United States, upgrade two consulates to consulates general and appoint 20 honorary consuls.