Business In Russia In Times of Crisis: Do You Know With Whom You Do Business? – Executive Orders 13660 and 13661

by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Mar 21, 2014 | Blog, Publications

On March 6, 2014, the President of the United States issued Executive Order (“E.O. 13660”) authorizing sanctions on individuals and entities responsible for Russian activities related to Ukraine.  On March 16, 2014, the President issued Executive Order (“E.O. 13661”)...

Crimea crisis gives U.S law firms pause

by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Mar 21, 2014 | Blog, Publications

Crimea crisis gives U.S law firms pause Like the multinational companies they represent, American lawyers in Russia are collectively holding their breath. U.S. law firms, including major players in the Philadelphia market, have moved into Russia in a big way, drawn by...

Section 1782 Discovery: Risks Of Proceedings Ex Parte

by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Mar 19, 2014 | 1782 Blog, Publications

Section 1782(a) of Title 28 of the United States Code (“§1782”) allows litigants and tribunals from outside the United States to request assistance in obtaining documentary and testimonial evidence from sources within the United States.  It is common for federal...

Russia And Ukraine: What Employers Need To Know And Do During Times Of Crisis

by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Mar 19, 2014 | Blog, M&S Updates

March 18, 2014 Marks & Sokolov presented the webinar on the current political circumstances in the Ukraine and Russia, and how organizations with operations, employees and/or business relationships may be affected during times of crisis. The discussion  emphasized...

Attorney Bruce Marks analyzes Sochi situation on Fox News 29

by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Jan 29, 2014 | M&S on Air, M&S Updates

On January 29, 2014 Bruce Marks analyzes the terror threats against the upcoming Olympics in Sochi, Russia on Fox News 29. He gives his perspective and concerns about the security in Sochi located so close to the borders of Chechnya and Dagestan. Bruce S. Marks,...