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GLOBAL LAW NEWSLETTER – SPRING 2008

WELCOME

The ALFA International - International Law Practice Group would like to welcome you to the Spring 2008 edition of the Global Law Newsletter, a periodic electronic newsletter focusing on a wide array of articles designed with ALFA International clients and colleagues in mind.

FEATURED ARTICLES

THE AGE OF DISCOVERY IN THE UNITED STATES

In 1492, when Columbus sailed the ocean blue, the Age of Discovery was in full swing. Today, the vehicle for foreign discovery in America is no longer the caravel, but 28 U.S.C. §1782(a)… For the full article click here.

AUSTRIA AS A BASE FOR INTERNATIONAL HOLDING COMPANIES

Austria has created an environment which is attractive to both Austrian and international businesses. Austria is frequently used by international corporate tax planners for holding companies, regional headquarters, and both finance and operating companies... For the full article click here.

ONE STRIKE AND YOU ARE OUT: THE VALIDITY OF NO-CONTEST CLAUSES

No-contest clauses in offshore inter vivos trusts are commonplace and so it was only a matter of time before a case was reported in which such a clause was tested: AN -v- Barclays Private Bank & Trust (Cayman) Limited and others [2007] WTLR 565. For the full article click here.

AUSTRALIAN FRANCHISING AMENDMENTS

The franchising industry in Australia is regulated under the Australian Trade Practices Act 1974 by the mandatory application of the Franchising Code of Conduct. For the full article click here.

ABOUT ALFA INTERNATIONAL

ALFA International is a global network of independent law firms. Founded in 1980, ALFA International is the oldest legal network of its kind and remains one of the largest. Multiple firms routinely work seamlessly for clients as one firm across state and national borders. Our membership is comprised of 125 law firms, 85 in the United States and 40 in major cities throughout Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Australia. The membership collectively maintains offices in many major commercial metropolitan areas. Over 9,000 lawyers and another 10,000 support staff are employed to serve the legal/business requirements of our clients around the globe.

CONTACT US

We hope you found the Global Law Newsletter both useful and informative. The newsletter is edited by Joseph R. Marconi of the Chicago office of Johnson & Bell, Ltd., an ALFA International member firm. Please e-mail him at mailto:marconij@jbltd.com with any comments or suggestions you may have.