International Business

Brazil: Supreme Court Decision Reinforces Limits on the Application of Foreign Laws

Last August 18th, a decision by Supreme Court Justice Flávio Dino (ADPF 1.178) gained prominence, establishing an important precedent for foreign companies operating in Brazil or entering into international contracts involving the country. The decision reinforces that foreign laws cannot be automatically applied within Brazilian territory, except in cases where there is specific court authorization…

Find out more

USA: How Have Closed Borders Impacted International Business?

William Rosenstadt is a partner and co-founder of Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP, and head of the firm’s capital markets and securities practice.  As international lawyers who have born witness to numerous shifts and adjustments during our careers, my partners and I certainly expected that of all things brought on by the coronavirus, closed borders would result in restricted…

Find out more