Freight forwarding

Duties of International Freight Forwarders -46 CFR § 515.32

Freight forwarding is a critical component of the logistics industry, responsible for moving goods from one location to another. However, sometimes disputes arise during international freight forwarding and these disputes endanger the safe delivery of goods. Freight forwarders are obligated by law, through the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), to act fairly and...
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joint venture agreement

Essentials of International Arbitration in Joint Venture Agreements

Businesses aiming to expand their reach outside their home territory need to consider the legal and practical aspects of forming international partnerships. One key aspect is the formation of a joint venture agreement between the partners. While traditional court-based litigation systems are available for disputes, they work differently in an international context....
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bilateral investment treaty

The significance of Bilateral Investment Treaty in Resolving International Disputes

Are you familiar with Bilateral Investment Treaty, or BIT? This is an agreement signed between two countries to promote and protect investments made by their respective companies within each other's territories. These treaties play a vital role in creating a favorable investment climate, a stable framework for investors, and most importantly, resolving...
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tribunal

Navigating Cross-Border Legal ComplexitiesThe Difficulty of Applying Sovereign Immunity to International Arbitration Awards

In the world of international arbitration, sovereign immunity can pose a significant challenge in enforcing an arbitration award against a foreign State. Sovereign immunity is a legal doctrine that protects countries from lawsuits and legal claims. Historically, this doctrine has been a defense mechanism used by many countries to avoid paying damages...
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foreign investing

Investing Internationally – Understanding the Hague Convention

In today's global economy, investing overseas is becoming more and more common. But with it comes a lot of legal complexities, language barriers, and cultural differences. That's where the Hague Convention comes in. The Hague Convention is an international process that aims to simplify and streamline legal procedures between different countries. In...
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hague convention

The Hague Convention: A Comprehensive Guide to The International Process of Service


In today's globalized world, it's common for legal disputes to cross international borders. Service of process, which is a legal procedure that notifies a party of the initiation of a legal action against them, is an essential part of the litigation process. However, the procedure can be quite complex when it involves...
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international

Understanding International Liens

When it comes to international transactions, the process can be confusing and overwhelming. One of the most important aspects of international business is securing financial transactions, and liens are one way to ensure that payments are protected. But what exactly is an international lien, and how does it work? In this blog...
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