Contracts Sales, distribution, license and consultancy agreements may need to be localized to comply with applicable state and federal laws. Intellectual Property Protection In the US, UK or European rights typically may not be relied on to ensure use and registration of a business name in the US; trademark rights in the US arise through […]
Doing Business in the US – Employing Staff
Employment in the US is heavily regulated and differs from many other jurisdictions. Employment is generally at-will, meaning that employment may be terminated without notice. However, a number of laws provide certain protection and rights to employees, such as minimum wage and maximum hour rules, nondiscrimination in employment practices, health and safety requirements and unemployment […]
Doing Business in the U.S. – Forming a U.S. Entity
This post describes practical steps and issues to consider when setting up a U.S. entity to conduct your business’ U.S. operations. Doing business in the U.S. can be a complex and daunting process. MBM Commercial offers sophisticated U.S. law capability to help when expanding into U.S. markets or transacting with U.S. businesses. We work locally to support […]
