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ABA Guide to Foreign Law Firms, 4th Ed., James R. Silkenat and William M. Hannay, Eds.

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Designed for all lawyers with clients doing business in foreign countries, the new Fourth Edition of the ABA Guide to Foreign Law Firms assists lawyers in identifying qualified legal counsel in more than 130 foreign jurisdictions, with particular emphasis on countries that are emerging as major centers for international commercial transactions.

Listings in this invaluable 350+-page guide, compiled from recommendations by ABA Section of International Law and Practice members and the broad international experience of the Editors, provide: the firm name and address of the main and other worldwide offices; telephone and fax numbers; the name(s) of the partner(s), the number of lawyers in the firm, and the firms’ areas of practice.

ABA Guide to International Business Negotiations, 2nd Ed., James R. Silkenat and Jeffrey M. Aresty, Eds.

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No longer can American lawyers expect that their practices will be purely domestic. A growing proportion of business transactions and business disputes involves foreign customers, suppliers, or joint venturers, and the growth of e-commerce will accelerate this trend. As labor markets extend across national boundaries, employment agreements must cover foreign workers. International environmental matters are gradually intruding into cross-border business transactions. Even in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, many of the parties are from foreign jurisdictions. Learning the principles of international business law is not enough, however; most representation of clients in cross-border matters involves negotiation. But how can this art of negotiation be applied across cultural and national boundaries?

This updated and greatly expanded edition of an ABA best-seller not only gives you information about specific national legal cultures, it also adds material on Internet business relationships, electronic commerce, and institutional structures for dispute resolution - a subject of growing importance because of its promise in avoiding otherwise difficult transnational jurisdictional questions.

The ABA Guide to International Business Negotiations, 2nd Ed., provides valuable assistance in dealing with these questions for any lawyer likely to deal with a transnational business question. The likelihood is growing rapidly that that will be everyone.

Arab Commercial Law: Principles and Perspectives, William M. Ballantyne and Howard L. Stovall, Eds.

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This book gives you a solid analysis of existing law and predictions as to likely developments in the years to come with respect to six general topics relevant to the Arab world: Islamic law, corruption, privatization, arbitration, trade sanctions, and e-commerce.

Most of the papers gathered in this book were first presented at a one-day conference in London on July 20, 2000 entitled Arab Commercial Law - Into the Future (co-sponsored by England’s Middle East Association and the Middle Eastern Law Committee of the American Bar Association’s Section on International Law and Practice). Chapter authors have updated these papers to reflect changes after the conference took place.

Careers in International Law, 2nd Ed., Mark W. Janis and Salli A. Swartz, Eds.

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Career opportunities in international law have expanded tremendously since the first edition of this book in 1993. Careers in International Law, Second Edition shows you that being an “international lawyer” represents wide-ranging possibilities and not just one single job description. Each chapter is written by an attorney who has made the transition to international law. The authors detail their paths and describe what their work truly entails, including the pros and cons of their positions.

New to the second edition: (i) updated chapters from the first edition; (ii) a new chapter discussing lawyers whose practice is situated outside of their home jurisdictions; (iii) more information on public service/government and private careers; (iv) careers that did not even exist or were in an embryonic stage at the time of the first edition; and (v) a new appendix featuring Internet resources for job seekers in international law.

This is a “must read” for the student or any lawyer eager to enter the arena of international law.

China and Hong Kong in Legal Transition: Commercial and Humanitarian Issues, Joseph W. Dellapenna and Patrick M. Norton, Eds.

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To gain a better understanding of the status of law in China and Hong Kong, the ABA’s Section of International Law sent an International Legal Exchange (ILEX) delegation to Beijing and Hong Kong to observe and review their laws and legal institutions. This book, which summarizes their findings, includes 23 chapters that report the visits of the delegation to a wide range of agencies, officials, and legal entities, including: (i) The China Ministry of Finance; (ii) The China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission; (iii) The People’s Bank of China; (iv) The People’s University Law School; (v) The Secretary of Justice; (vi) The Law Society of Hong Kong; and (vii) The Chief Justice. Also included are discussions of Sino-American relations, human rights in Hong Kong, and the Rule of Law in Hong Kong.

China and Hong Kong in Transition offers you a rare look at the inner workings of the legal system, how the system is changing, and how it has already affected business and humanitarian initiatives.

International Practitioner’s Deskbook Series: International Lawyer's Deskbook, 2nd Ed., Lucinda A. Low, Patrick M. Norton, and Daniel M. Drory, Eds.

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This book is a reference tool for lawyers facing international legal problems outside their own areas of expertise. In addition to an overview chapter and a chapter on selecting foreign counsel, this newly revised and greatly expanded edition of the International Lawyer’s Deskbook contains 25 chapters discussing different areas of international law and practice. Each chapter provides an overview of the topic and a compendium of useful sources of assistance. These sources include (i) published materials - both primary sources (e.g., statutes, regulations, treaties, and related materials) and secondary sources (books, periodicals, and related materials); (ii) institutional sources - such as government agencies, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations; and (iii) online services.

Practicing lawyers increasingly face commercial transactions and disputes with an international dimension. Thanks to globalization, goods, services, and capital cross international boundaries more frequently and in greater quantities than was ever imaginable only a few years ago. Significant commercial negotiations typically involve performance in more than one jurisdiction and parties of different, sometimes several, nationalities. If a dispute arises, the courts of more than one country and/or arbitral or other private tribunals may have jurisdiction. Special rules will determine the proper forum, the procedures followed by that forum, and the enforcement of any resulting decision.

International legal issues also arise in noncommercial contexts. Because people move across borders, national immigration laws have had to address personal as well as business immigration. Other family law issues - marriage, divorce, adoption, and child custody - can have an international dimension. Family wealth transfers - wills, trusts, and estates - also increasingly defy national boundaries. Bankruptcy - individual or corporate - is still largely governed by national law, but international issues are increasing.

This book is a starting point for further research. It is not intended as a how-to manual for specific problems or a do-it-yourself guide to international lawyering. Each chapter covers a specialty topic requiring considerably more knowledge and experience than its reading will provide and gives the nonspecialist a basis for dealing intelligently with the problem at hand. In today’s complex world, that such a problem will involve an international legal issue is more likely than ever before.

International Practitioner’s Deskbook Series: Joint Ventures in the International Arena, Darrell Prescott and Salli A. Swartz, Eds.

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This book gives lawyers dealing with international joint ventures (as they traditionally have been defined) and strategic alliances (a term that more recently has become fashionable). Nine seasoned editors and contributors offer firsthand practice insights into:(i) what joint ventures are, what legal forms they may take, how they may be financed, how to devise exit strategies, and how to devise methods and techniques for the transfer of ownership; (ii) how best to choose a joint venture partner, techniques in negotiating a joint venture agreement, and governance of a joint venture (including minority and majority governance mechanisms); (iii) the different tax issues that arise in international joint ventures and that can drive the choice of country and vehicle to be used; (iv) the various competition issues arising out of joint ventures in the United States and Europe, including the different approaches used by the American and European competition law authorities’ global merger notification requirements; (v) trade issues, including international compliance issues, such as American and international antibribery laws, money laundering laws, antiboycott laws, antidumping issues, WTO dispute settlement procedures, customs-related issues, and export control and embargo legislation; and (vi) the practical issues involved in setting up joint ventures in Europe, South America, and China.

Valuable appendices include a checklist for joint venture agreements, sample joint venture agreements (including documents for corporate and real estate arrangements), and an agreement of formation and activities of joint venture “PeterPhil” in the form of a limited liability partnership.

Joint Ventures in the International Arena provides practical assistance to lawyers dealing with transnational business agreements. Given today’s globalization, the likelihood is growing rapidly that those attorneys will only continue to increase in number. This is the second title in the International Practitioner’s Deskbook Series, which is comprised of practical guides to subject matters frequently encountered by international practitioners.

International Practitioner’s Deskbook Series: International Trademarks and Copyrights: Enforcement and Management, John T. Masterson, Jr., Ed.

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This book addresses a subject that has grown rapidly in importance for both international and general corporate lawyers in recent years. Trademarks and copyrights are valuable assets - indeed, often the “crown jewels” - for a wide range of companies, from high-technology firms to manufacturers of consumer goods to franchisors. Trademarks and copyrights also are key aspects of successful exporting, international franchising, and foreign direct investment activities.

This volume provides practical advice to nonspecialist lawyers about successfully enforcing and managing trademarks and copyrights internationally. Both import-and export-related enforcement issues are addressed. Each chapter author has extensive experience in international intellectual property issues, gained in a variety of industry settings.

International Trademarks and Copyrights - Enforcement and Management is the third title in the International Practitioner’s Deskbook Series, which is comprised of practical guides to subject matters frequently encountered by international practitioners.

Lawyer’s Guide to China’s Technical Regulations for Imported Products, Lauren J. Saadat

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This book is a comprehensive resource on China’s statutory inspection and licensing regulations -the only book available on this subject. The regulations discussed in this book primarily are those promulgated and/or interpreted by the State Administration of Inspection and Quarantine (SAIQ) and the China State Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision (CSBTS). These regulations affect a wide range of goods manufactured or imported to be sold in China, from automobile parts to household appliances. In addition to the regulations of SAIQ and CSBTS, many products also must obtain the certification of ministries and administrations traditionally involved in regulating particular industries.

This volume contains valuable appendices - many of which are not available elsewhere: (i) important and invaluable contact information for the appropriate departments of the pertinent ministries and administrations; (ii) a sample product certification application form; (iii) CSBTS-CCEE catalogs of products for mandatory certification; (iv) SAIQ catalog of products for mandatory certification; (v) critical regulations translated from Chinese into English.

Regulatory affairs and compliance professionals refer to these regulations as standards and conformity assessment requirements, while those more generally involved in international trade refer to them as technical regulations. Those most familiar with Chinese laws might know the regulations as China’s “Safety Quality Licensing System,” the “Import Licensing System,” or, as referred to by the Chinese government, “China’s Standardization System.”

As this work went to the printers, there was a big change to the regime that issues technical regulations for imports to China. In April 2001, the State Administration for Import and Export Inspection and Quarantine (SAIQ) and the China State Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision (CSBTS) were officially merged to become the State Administration for Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (SAQSIQ). This measure was taken in large part to rectify the dual product certifications that were required by the two previous agencies, a practice inconsistent with the World Trade Organization (WTO). China’s technical regulations had been a barrier to its conclusion of WTO accession negotiations. SAQSIQ is directly under the authority of the State Council. As of this writing, it has retained all 320,000 employees of the two former agencies, and its internal organization has yet to be announced. All of the laws and regulations provided in this book are still in force, and there has been no announcement for the timetable of new laws and regulations. SAQSIQ’s chief missions are to review and withdraw conflicting local, provincial, and national standards and to “homogenize” conformity assessment procedures so that equal treatment is provided to foreign and domestic suppliers. SAQSIQ will also conduct an extensive review of International Electrotechnical Union (IEC) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards. When China accedes to the WTO, the China National Institute for Standardization will be China’s WTO inquiry point.

Doing Business in Argentina, Andrew J. Markus, David E. Dubberly, Eds.

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Doing Business in Brazil, Ricardo Barretto Ferreira da Silva, Ed.

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A Legal Guide to Doing Business in Russia and the Former Republics of the USSR, Aviva Yakren, Ed.

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The collapse of the Soviet Union created drastic changes in the legal, economic, political, and business environments. Now, after a period of economic instability, the Russian stock market and economy are rallying with tremendous opportunities for foreign investments and profits, as well as tremendous risks. For foreign entrepreneurs and lawyers doing business in Russia, changes seem to occur almost daily and business protocols must be carefully observed and monitored.

This new guide is your roadmap for conducting business in Russia so you can skillfully adapt to the new economic climate and avoid legal missteps in the process. Lawyers who have recently pioneered deals in the new Russia have contributed articles that examine the cultural forces, procedural tangles, communications barriers, and vast business possibilities that await. You’ll benefit from their first-hand accounts, practical advice, and expertise.

In terms of sheer magnitude, no other country in the world holds more raw potential for new business partnerships and commerce than Russia. With this guide as your reference, you can be assured that you can plan a smoother course through the range of new trade and business opportunities there.

Negotiating and Structuring International Commercial Transactions, 2nd Ed., Mark R. Sandstrom and David N. Goldsweig, Eds.

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International business transactions do not just happen. They are negotiated. But as we settle into the new millennium, the demands of international business will require lawyers to devote increasing attention to negotiating relationships, not just contracts. This new and expanded edition of Negotiating and Structuring International Commercial Transactions covers the wide range of issues that may arise when negotiating and managing international business relationships - processes that present problems and obstacles that executives do not ordinarily encounter in purely domestic dealings.

You’ll find information about:(i) international sales transactions; (ii) securing payments and protecting investments; (iii) dispute resolution; (iv) the impact of trade and customs laws; (v) information technology; (vi) cross-border equipment leasing; and (vii) other important issues involved in international transactions concerning tax matters, labor and employment law, antitrust aspects, and environmental concerns.

You’ll learn how to: (i) avoid problems under various statutes regulating international transactions and arrangements; (ii) negotiate and draft international joint ventures; and (iii) draft international technology licensing agreements.

Drawing on the expertise of 22 experienced contributors, this book: provides legal analysis; offers practical advice; warns you about pitfalls you may encounter; and suggests ways of dealing with those problems. In addition, numerous sample legal agreements and documents, pulled from actual files, are included to assist the practitioner.The current emphasis in business on long-term collaborative relationships among firms from different countries and different sectors has been termed “the alliance revolution.”

Negotiating and Structuring International Commercial Transactions, 2nd Ed. gives you the information and strategies you need to create strong and effective agreements that will withstand the test of time.