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Happy Lawyer, Happy Clients: The 3 Steps to Building A Thriving Legal Practice by Mastering Your Emotional Intelligence, Learning to Communicate Dynamically and Creating Successful Relationships As A Lawyer....
What Psychology Can Teach You About Global Outsourcing.
By Santiago A. Cueto Just yesterday I received a call from a businessman looking to outsource a good part of his company’s assembly operation to another country. While I would prefer that the company keep its operations division close to home, I understand the...
Female prison workers claim sexual harassment
By On behalf of The Law Offices of Roderick V. Hannah, Esq., P.A. Scores of federal prison workers are seeking financial compensation for alleged sexual harassment that occurred at a complex in Florida. The female workers allege they have been groped, threatened with...
Could Prince deal signal artist power in contract negotiations?
By On behalf of ChaseLawyers Over the past few decades, many fans here in Miami have enjoyed the music of Prince, from "Purple Rain" to "Musicology." While it may not surprise many that the artist continues to create music, the terms of his...
International Litigation Costs: A Comparative Study.
By Santiago A. Cueto As readers of this blog know, I’m a big advocate for the arbitration of international disputes. However, the fact remains that a great deal of cross-border disputes result in costly international litigation. I see that a lot here in Miami,...
International Arbitration in Miami is on the Rise. Here’s Why.
By Santiago A. Cueto Whenever someone learns that our law firm (based in Miami) is currently handling a major international arbitration matter against the Kyrgyz Republic at the Hague, they almost always ask “why is a complex case like that being handled in...
Done Deal: Unsigned Proposal can be Enforceable Contract
By Alex Barthet It often happens. After a contractor submits his proposal, the parties continue to negotiate, refining both the scope of the work and the final price. But while this is taking place, the contractor may begin to lay out the work...
What intellectual property rights to collegiate athletes have?
By On behalf of ChaseLawyers Whether a famous athlete or a popular entertainment star, a person?????????s likeness ????????? and one?????????s ability to control its use ????????? is one of the most important and lucrative rights a person has. A person?????????s name alone can...
Farmworkers protest Wendy’s purchasing policy
By On behalf of The Law Offices of Roderick V. Hannah, Esq., P.A. Protestors have targeted fast-food giant Wendy's in connection with alleged violations of agricultural workers' employee rights. Groups from throughout the United States have accused the restaurant chain of promoting such...
Brazil Joins the Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). It’s About Time.
By Santiago A. Cueto It’s almost everyday now that I get an email or phone call from a Brazilian investor looking to do business in the U.S. (usually in Miami) or a U.S. investor looking to do business in Brazil. It’s not exactly a...