By Carol L. O’Riordan As we see matters now in two of our principal practice areas – government contracts and litigation – we are at a crossroads as the economic stimulus and two overseas wars wind down. We are approaching the end of the $767 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, passed in 2009 to...
Tag: International business
Finding One’s Way Globally — Some Current Examples
In previous blog posts, we discussed some of the challenges and opportunities that often face U.S. companies that are considering doing business abroad. Here are some examples that we are familiar with and that can illuminate the complex decision-making process that these companies can encounter. First, a West Coast contractor was experienced in working with...
What Small Businesses Need to Succeed Beyond Our Shores
Because of the lower value of the dollar and increased demand abroad, American companies have sought new markets overseas. This includes small companies as well as large. U.S. exports rose to more than $170 billion in June 2011 from $151 billion a year earlier and $128 billion in June 2009, the Commerce Department reported this...
Finding One’s Place in an Increasingly Global Economy
In prior postings, we have explored the issues faced by businesses struggling to identify their place in an increasingly global economy and the kinds of myths that often cloud their decision-making. We have focused on factors like contract provisions, language choice, risk assessment, and risk mitigation, that companies and their lawyers are usually comfortable discussing....