by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Oct 17, 2014 | M&S Updates, Results
What the case involved: Marks & Sokolov lawyers acting on behalf of franchisee obtained an arbitration award invalidating franchising contracts and awarding recovery of lump-sum franchise fee, royalties and other payments previously paid to franchisor Process and...
by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Jul 18, 2014 | M&S on Air
July 17, 2014 Bruce Marks commented on the crash of Malaysia Airlines in southeastern part of Ukraine on Fox News 29. He gives his concerns that this tragedy can intensify tension in the region and aggravate the political situation in general. The founder and managing...
by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Jun 25, 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 June 20, 2014 the Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) added to...
by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Jun 25, 2014 | Blog, Publications
June 10, 2014 In response to the situation in Ukraine, the President of the United States has issued Executive Orders 13660, 13661 and 13662 authorizing sanctions upon: (1) individuals undermining democratic processes, threatening peace and security and...
by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Jun 11, 2014 | Blog, Publications
Fokker Services B.V. agreed to a $21 million civil forfeiture to OFAC and the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security for trade sanction violations for 1,112 alleged violations of the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations and 41 alleged...
by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | May 30, 2014 | Blog, Publications
Business In Russia In Times of Crisis: Do You Know With Whom You Do Business? – Executive Orders 13660, 13661 and 13662 and Revocation of Export Licenses In response to the situation in Ukraine, the President of the United States has issued a series of...
by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | May 29, 2014 | Blog, M&S Updates
Tom Sullivan was a speaker at the 2nd annual “Doing business with the BRICS” Conference held on May 13, 2014 in Washington, D.C. The program was sponsored by The Eurasia Center along with Embassy of the Russian Federation and Diplomatic missions of Brazil,...
by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | May 29, 2014 | Publications
Corporations are legal entities which are designed to limit or shield the liability of its directors, officers, and shareholders who wield its executive power. Limited liability companies (“LLCs”) and limited partnerships (“LPs”) are intended to afford similar...
by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Apr 24, 2014 | Results
What the case involved: Marks & Sokolov attorneys obtained a civil judgment which acknowledged that the information published in a newspaper publication was false and damaging to the business reputation of our client. Process and result: Marks & Sokolov...
by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Apr 16, 2014 | Results
What the Case Involved: Marks&Sokolov attorneys reached quick settlement in trademark infringement litigation. Process and Result: Attorneys of Marks&Sokolov represented one of the largest Russian mining companies that was sued for infringement of trademark...
