International Legal Services for U.S. Clients

• negotiating and drafting international agency, distribution and franchise agreements,
• advice on foreign joint ventures with private entities and foreign governments,
• establishing foreign branches, subsidiaries, and affiliates,
• assistance in obtaining foreign licenses, permits, or authorizations to do business,
• creation of relationships with local agents and representatives in foreign countries,
• due diligence and documentation of acquisitions of foreign assets or businesses,
• assistance with financing and risk insurance from international financing agencies,
• protection of trademarks and other intellectual property rights abroad,
• compliance with U.S. and foreign law on exports and imports of goods and services,
• negotiating secured or collateralized payment terms for foreign transactions, and
• general guidance on working with the legal systems of developing countries.

International Legal Services for Foreign Clients

• establishment of U.S. sales and distribution networks for goods imported into the U.S.,
• legal services with respect to offshore banking and trust facilities, and
• representation of foreign entities in regulatory or governmental matters in the U.S.

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e-Commerce and Cyberlaw

• drafting software development, licensing, and marketing agreements,
• preparation and review of documents relating to financing and investors,
• work with website development matters and ownership of website content,
• advice on use and protection of trademarks and other intellectual property in cyberspace,
• guidance on privacy, security, and jurisdiction in internet based transactions, and
• due diligence and legal services in mergers and acquisitions involving e-businesses.

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Nonprofit Organizations

• formation of nonprofit entities, and development of bylaws and operating rules,
• qualification for and retention of tax-exempt status,
• planning for and resolving issues of unrelated business taxable income,
• funding through foundation grants and corporate philanthropy,
• advice to trustees, boards, and officers on governance, fiduciary duties, and liability,
• for-profit subsidiaries and other business relationships with for-profit entities,
• drafting and negotiation of international and domestic documents and agreements,
• advice on pension plans, deferred compensation, health benefits, and internal matters,
• protection of tangible and intangible assets of nonprofit entities,
• advice to university organizations on higher education issues, and
• advice to religious organizations on operations and religious liberties.

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Governmental and Regulatory Matters

• representation in licensing and other matters where regulatory approvals are required,
• legislative matters with Congress and rulemaking proceedings with federal agencies,
• government contracts and procurement, negotiations, protests, and terminations, and
• maintenance of relations with governmental officials of matters of clients' interests.

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