by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Mar 27, 2014 | Blog, Publications
Philly law firms in Russia concerned about Ukraine crisisPhilly law firms in Russia concerned about Ukraine crisis
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”)...
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...
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...
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...
by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Dec 21, 2013 | Blog, M&S Updates, Publications
Expert reports on foreign law are put together with a goal to educate the court with regard to the substances of a foreign law the tribunal is not familiar with. The judge can call upon experts to evaluate a certain fact or action from the point of view of foreign...
