Surfing the Financial Tsunami

The world has gotten smaller and Diaz Reus is making its mark as a big player. This international law firm boasts a prominent presence in courtrooms and dispute resolution proceedings around the globe. Based in Miami, the firm of nearly 50 attorneys has offices in Bogota, Colombia; Caracas, Venezuela; Frankfurt, Germany; and Dubai, UAE. The recent opening of its office in Brazil as well as its first China office in Shanghai as well as  further demonstrates the Firm’s commitment to its worldwide clients and friends.

The recent financial crisis has caused many individuals and companies to suffer. As a global player serving clients in all industries, Diaz Reus has been successfully helping its clients battle against the global recession by providing legal services to protect their existing investments. In addition, the firm has also been assisting clients in recovering from the economic downturn by guiding them in the exploration of new investment opportunities. As you will read in this issue of the Legal Counselor, after discussing how U.S. businesses can better protect its overseas investments under the current economic situation, we will discuss some opportunities and give advice to those making or contemplating investments in the Middle East, Latin America as well as the Greater China region.

Chinese Airline Wins $1.7 Million Judgment Against Florida Flight Training School

Shandong Airlines, a Chinese provincial carrier based in Jinan, China won a $1.7 million judgment in an international contract dispute with a Florida flight training school. On June 26, 2009, U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan ruled against Capt, LLC and Flight Training Services International (FTSI) in the breach of contract dispute

A TURNING POINT FOR GLOBAL SECURITIES LITIGATION

The recently approved Royal Dutch Shell settlement gives an excellent example  of how investors might seek to resolve securities disputes in European courts in securities litigation cases that either have no U.S. jurisdiction or in which U.S. courts deny access to courts to foreign investors for other reasons. 

Middle Eastern Investors Should Be Wary of FCPA

Federal lawsuit claims fraud in Dominican deals

China and Latin America: Mutual Benefit by Federico Tabja

China’s Smaller Cities Now Commanding Greater Opportunities for Overseas Businesses and Investors

Investing in China means more than investing in big cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. In fact, many investors have found great opportunities in second and third tiered cities with better business enviroment and less competition.

Diaz, Reus & Targ, LLP Sponsors the 2009 Procurement Fraud Seminar, July 9 & 10, Shanghai, China. Associates Joe Zhang and Samantha Hu speak on "Conducting an effective and comprehensive fraud investigation to combat procurement fraud within