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...
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...
