Contract Negotiation Series Part 2: Who Should Draft The Contract?
Click here for Part 1 of our Contract Negotiation Series So, you’ve determined that you need a contract and are ready to move forward with
Export Update: New Hong Kong Restrictions
On June 29, 2020, the United States Department of Commerce announced significant changes to regulations applicable to U.S. exports to Hong Kong. These changes are
Healthcare Law Update: New Colorado Telehealth Law
On July 6, 2020, Gov. Jared Polis signed into law a new bill regarding Telehealth services in Colorado. This New Colorado Telehealth Law limits the
Contract Negotiation Series Part 1: Do We Need a Contract?
“Do we need a contract?” We at Sequoia Legal hear this question often. We understand that negotiating a contract can be a daunting task and
Sanctions Update: Amendment to Russian Arbitration Procedure Code
On June 10, 2020, the Russian government passed amendments to the Russian Arbitration Procedure Code (“APC”), which took effect on June 19, 2020. These amendments
Three Key Regulations Controlling Exports From The US To A Foreign Country
The business of exporting from the United States to a foreign country can be both exciting and profitable, but legally complex. This article will provide
3 Things You Need to Know About the CFIUS Interim Regulation
On April 29, 2020, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) published a CFIUS interim regulation effective on May 1, 2020 (the
COVID-19 and Contractual Obligations
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global markets and has thrown many areas of business operations into disarray. As we move through this situation, it
Choosing the Right Legal Entity for Your Business
What type of entity is best for my business? One of the most critical choices you can make when starting a business is choosing the
Importing Respirators From China
Are you considering importing respirators from China to the US? In this blog post, Sequoia Legal provides an overview of the legal consideration and steps
2 Things Your Business Needs to Know about CFIUS’s Final FIRRMA Regulations
What is CFIUS and why should I care? The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, (CFIUS ) is an interagency committee that is
OFAC Advises on Key Elements of Sanctions Compliance Program
The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) administers and enforces U.S. economic and trade sanctions programs against targeted foreign governments, individuals, groups, and
Colorado Opportunity Zone Program
The Opportunity Zone (OZ) program was enactedas part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in order to incentivize investment and development in designated low-income communities across the country. Over the next ten years, investors can reinvest in these distressed and underdeveloped properties and land parcels for significant tax breaks on capital gains.
OFAC to De-List Certain Sanctioned Russian Entities
On December 19, the U.S. Treasury Department, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced their intention to remove three Russian entities from their List of Specially Designated and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) within 30 days. The SDN’s that were de-listed are En+ Group plc (“En+), UC Rusal plc (“Rusal”), and JSC EuroSibEnergo (“ESE”).
NAFTA Update
Negotiations with Canada to redraw the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) concluded on Friday, August 31 with no agreement in place due to lingering divisions and President Trump’s unwillingness to offer any concessions. However, earlier this week Mexico and the US came to an agreement regarding two provisions that will impact the automobile industry.
