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Business in Mexico? Five Tips for Success

January 28, 2020

Doing business across cultural lines can be challenging. The spoken and unspoken rules will change depending on where in the world you find yourself. A misstep or unintended faux pas can be the difference between landing the deal or successfully negotiating a resolution to a disagreement and failing. This article is a companion piece to Episode 66 of Sheppard Mullin’s Nota Bene podcast where we discuss some of our tips for doing business in Mexico.…

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Modernizing NAFTA: The United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement

By Curtis Dombek, Enumale Agada & J. Scott Maberry

January 23, 2020

On January 16, 2020, the United States Senate voted by an overwhelming majority to pass the implementing legislation for the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) after months of tense negotiations with Democrats over revisions to the original agreement which had been signed by all three signatories on November 30, 2018. The USMCA has been touted by its supporters as a comprehensive and modern trade agreement to replace the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). But…

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ICE May Visit Your Company or University Campus – a Quick Checklist and Guidance

By Greg Berk

August 15, 2019

Lately, ICE has been more active in making arrests of undocumented individuals. Statistically however, the number of arrests are very small and the “bark” is much bigger than the “bite.” Nonetheless, it is helpful for employers and other stakeholders to know what the required protocols and duties are if ICE shows up, employee rights, and bystander rights. Below is a quick checklist to help you along with important guidance. Major Points Immigration is a civil matter, not criminal. The majority of…

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Will U.S. Customs & Border Protection Admit Your Foreign Visitor? How to Avoid that Sunday Evening Phone Call from CBP

By Greg Berk & Jonathan E. Meyer

November 6, 2018

It’s 9:30 pm on a Sunday and you just got a call on your cell from U.S. Customs & Border Protection (“CBP”) at LAX. A Vice President from one of your foreign offices has been spending a lot of time here lately developing business leads and strategy. CBP is holding him in secondary inspection and he’s been there for 12 hours. Even though he’s paid overseas, CBP has some questions to ask you to see…

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NAFTA Agreement Reached at the Eleventh Hour

By Curtis Dombek

October 1, 2018

A tripartite agreement to save NAFTA has been reached. The agreement, reached late last night, provides Congress the necessary 60 days’ notice of the text to approve so that President Pena Nieto of Mexico can sign before he leaves office on November 30th. All three countries wanted to get a deal done before the change of government in Mexico to President – Elect Lopez Obrador. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia…

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Cuba-U.S. Relations: The Rapprochement Slows Down Under The Trump Administration

By Alejandro Moreno & Andrea Ramos

April 19, 2018

Soon after Fidel Castro overthrew the government of Cuba to found a communist state in 1959, Cuba began nationalizing U.S-owned properties in Cuba. In response, the U.S. implemented trade restrictions, closed its embassy in Havana, broke official diplomatic relations with Cuba, and attempted to overthrow the Cuban government. The U.S. also declared a trade embargo on Cuba in 1960, which severely hampered the Cuban economy over the course of the next half-century.…

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NAFTA Update

By Curtis Dombek

March 8, 2018

The 25% steel and 10% aluminum tariffs announced today, and effective 15 days from now, raise a new cloud over the NAFTA negotiations. Although they temporarily exempt Canada and Mexico, the Administration has made it clear that the tariffs are still a prospect for Canada and Mexico if they do not make concessions on NAFTA. The Canadian and Mexican negotiators have rejected this linkage.…

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WARNING: There Are New Warning Requirements for Imports Sold in California

By Whitney Jones Roy & Jeffrey Parker

January 18, 2018

What is Prop 65? Prop 65 is a California law that requires California consumers receive warnings regarding the presence of chemicals that cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. The law is highly technical, constantly evolving and actively enforced by the government and private enforcers.…

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The Latest Turn in the Travel Ban Road

By Jonathan E. Meyer & Greg Berk

November 15, 2017

A few weeks ago, we wrote about the latest district court decisions involving the President’s so-called travel ban, in which a Hawaii court fully enjoined the proclamation, while a Maryland court allowed it to stand as to travelers without bona fide ties to the U.S. The Hawaii court’s order meant that Travel Ban 3.0 was put on hold.…

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In January, Will You be Able to Board Your Domestic Flight With Your Current Driver’s License?

By Jonathan E. Meyer, Greg Berk & Andrea Ramos

November 10, 2017

BACKGROUND In 2005, Congress passed the Real ID Act, enacting national standards for obtaining state driver’s licenses and I.D. cards. These federally mandated standards require states to use enhanced security features and identification procedures, and to review documentary evidence of legal status, before issuing a driver’s license or identity document. The Act requires that only individuals with a Real-ID-compliant identity document may (1) access federal facilities; (2) enter nuclear power plants; or (3) board commercial…

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Legal Issues Affecting the Hispanic Latino Market & Hispanic Latino Companies

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Business in Mexico? Five Tips for Success

Modernizing NAFTA: The United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement

ICE May Visit Your Company or University Campus – a Quick Checklist and Guidance

Will U.S. Customs & Border Protection Admit Your Foreign Visitor? How to Avoid that Sunday Evening Phone Call from CBP

NAFTA Agreement Reached at the Eleventh Hour

Cuba-U.S. Relations: The Rapprochement Slows Down Under The Trump Administration

NAFTA Update

WARNING: There Are New Warning Requirements for Imports Sold in California

The Latest Turn in the Travel Ban Road

In January, Will You be Able to Board Your Domestic Flight With Your Current Driver’s License?

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