by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Sep 11, 2025 | 1782 Blog
Section 1782 of Title 28 of the U.S. Code allows parties to seek discovery in U.S. courts for use in foreign proceedings. In recent years, Russian individuals and entities—often subject to sanctions or engaged in high-stakes disputes abroad—have increasingly turned to...
by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Apr 24, 2025 | Blog, M&S Updates
Marks & Sokolov, LLC has terminated its engagement by Ye (Kanye West). The firm condemns anti-Semitic statements and conduct in all forms, including Ye’s recent television ad with a link to a website featuring a swastika.
by Thomas C. Sullivan | Jun 15, 2022 | 1782 Blog
The United States has imposed sanctions on certain Russian individuals, companies and banks which prohibit U.S. persons from conducting business with them. Marks & Sokolov attorneys are well positioned to provide advice and guidance regarding sanction issues....
by Thomas C. Sullivan | May 19, 2022 | Blog
The United States has imposed sanctions on certain Russian individuals, companies and banks which prohibit U.S. persons from conducting business with them; placed an embargo on the Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk People’s Republic; restricted certain debt and...
by Thomas C. Sullivan | May 18, 2022 | 1782 Blog
The U.S. allows parties to non-U.S. litigation proceedings to obtain documents and witness testimony from sources within the U.S., even if such evidence is unobtainable through the home forum’s own discovery procedures. Types of evidence available include...
by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Apr 1, 2022 | Blog, M&S Updates
Starting April 1, 2022 the Russian government introduces a moratorium on bankruptcy initiated by creditors. The moratorium applies to all legal entities and individuals, with the only exception being the developers whose constructions are currently on the list of...
