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Daily Business Review

US Plywood Producers Sue Claiming Brazil's Exports Flunk Industry Strength Standards

The false-advertising lawsuit filed by attorneys at Holland & Knight in Florida and Haglund Kelley in Oregon claims Brazilian plywood exports are defective and falsely certified for strength and durabilty.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Florida Songwriter Composes Copyright Suit Against Universal Music, Singer Alejandra Guzman

A Florida songwriter claims Mexican singer Alejandra Guzman had performed the song "Loca" during a world tour without permission.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Federal Judges Deny Motions by Carnival to Dismiss Helms-Burton Lawsuits

District Judges James Lawrence King and Beth Bloom declined to toss federal suits against the cruise line over its use of property expropriated by the Cuban government.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

New Venezuela Sanctions: What They Mean and Why You Should be Aware

On Aug. 5, the president of the United States issued Executive Order 13884, blocking all property of the government of Venezuela in the United States. Banks, companies and individuals, in the United States and worldwide, especially those engaged in international business, should understand what the executive order means, why it’s important to be aware, and what to do.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

As Cuba Lawsuits Heat Up, Not All Are Sold on Helms-Burton's Promise

A provision of the Helms-Burton Act allowing Cuban Americans to sue over confiscated property is finally being tested in the courts and generating debate.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Latin America Fintech Boom Continues While Asia Remains in Slump

The latest global fintech report from data firm CB Insights found that fintech funding in LatAm hit a six-quarter high of $481 million across 23 deals for the second quarter of 2019, surpassing both China and India for the first time.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Paul Hastings Lands São Paulo M&A, Capital Markets Team From Shearman

The moves leave Shearman & Sterling with just two lawyers in the Brazilian city.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Women Doing Business in Latin America

Cultural Differences and Business Etiquette to Master
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Colombians Charged With Profiting From Housing Fraud in Venezuela

The two also face sanctions in an alleged bribery scheme involving embattled Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro's three stepsons.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Thompson & Knight's Mexico Presence Helped Lure Houston Project Finance Lawyer

George Humphrey left Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe's Houston office, which he joined in 2016, for Texas firm.
3 minute read

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