Construction Contracts: An Illustration on Different Contracting Strategies and Risks in the U.S. and the European Union
As described in our earlier articles, “Mind the Gap! Pitfalls and Risks to Consider When Moving Production to the U.S.” and “Navigating the Land of Opportunity: An Introduction to the Unique Legal System of the United States,” the U.S. common law system provides fewer statutory protections to parties in a contractual relationship compared to the […]
Navigating the Land of Opportunity: An Introduction to the Unique Legal System of the United States
Despite many reasons to invest in the U.S., international companies exploring new operations in the U.S. should consider the country’s unique legal system and its impact upon the company’s contractual, risk management, and operational decisions. While many foreign investors have heard about Americans’ propensity to litigate, few understand that this aspect of the U.S. legal […]
Mind the Gap! Pitfalls and Risks to Consider When Moving Production to the U.S.
Anyone who has traveled or lived in London will recognize the phrase “Mind the Gap!” The saying originates from the London Underground in which an automated announcement warns passengers to exercise caution as they prepare to cross the platform and board the adjacent train. The expression serves as an appropriate metaphor for European chemical, energy, […]
