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Diaz Reus recommended by Leaders League USA 2024

Diaz Reus International Law Firm has been recommended as one of the best US law firms in International Arbitration; Commercial Litigation and Investigations & White-Collar Crime by Leaders League 2024.

In addition, Marta Colomar Garcia, Michael Diaz, Jr., Gary Davidson, Robert Targ, Javier Coronado, Richard Wiedis and Greg Ahlgren have been named recommended attorneys.

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    “La combinación de nuestra infraestructura, experiencia y red global es clave para enfrentar con éxito los retos de nuestros clientes en cualquier jurisdicción”
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    December 11, 2024
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    White-Collar Crime: USA: interview of Javier Coronado
    By Diaz Reus Partner Javier Coronado. Current Legal Landscape: White-collar crimes, including bribery, money laundering, and corporate fraud, are prosecuted at both state and federal levels in the US. While state authorities...
    December 3, 2024
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    South Africa Hosts The Hague Conference on Private International Laws (“HCCH”)
    By Diaz Reus attorneys in Johannesburg Odette Coetzee and Johan LeGrange. In June 2024, Sandton, South Africa was the venue for The Hague Conference on Private International Laws (“HCCH”) inaugural forum...
    December 2, 2024
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    Colombia: Un paso hacia la protección de los derechos de los niños, niñas y adolescentes
    Por Alejandra Martínez Rodríguez, Abogada Asociada de Diaz Reus en Bogotá. Recientemente, el Congreso de la República expidió la Ley 2375 de 2024 (“la Ley”), que establece los cargos, oficios o...
    November 25, 2024
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    Global Investigations Around the World: Colombia: a closer look at managing investigations
    By Marcela Cristina Blanco and Marcelo Buendía Vélez. General context, key principles and hot topics 1 Identify the highest-profile corporate investigation under way in your country, describing and commenting on its most...
    November 15, 2024
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    Global Investigations Around the World: USA: fresh legislation targets corporate crime and incentivises compliance
    By Michael Diaz, Jr. and Javier Coronado. With special thanks to Isabela Hernández-Peredo and Gábor Gazsó von Klingspor. General context, key principles and hot topics 1 Identify the highest-profile corporate investigation under...
    November 14, 2024
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    Apostas esportivas no Brasil: Quais são os desafios jurídicos e impacto econômico?
    Apostas esportivas no Brasil: Quais são os desafios jurídicos e impacto econômico? Marcello Vieira de Mello, founding partner of GVM Advogados, the DRT Alliance member firm in Brazil, is interviewed. O mercado...
    November 12, 2024
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    Diaz Reus, un bufete en expansión y líder internacional en el manejo de delitos de “White-Collar”
    Revista Negocios Especializada en delitos de “white-collar”, la firma ha enfrentado casos de corrupción, lavado de dinero y sanciones comerciales, ofreciendo soluciones creativas y efectivas. Su departamento de delitos de cuello...
    November 7, 2024
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    Crypto Industry Joins Forces to Thwart SEC's Airdrop Crackdown
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    October 30, 2024
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    Is Colombia’s Gov’t Effectively Fighting Money Laundering?
    Marcelo Buendía Vélez, associate attorney in the Bogotá office of Diaz Reus and a former prosecutor in Colombia’s anti-money laundering unit: “The Egmont Group is undoubtedly one of the most important...
    October 22, 2024
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    Newsletter Fall 2024
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    October 18, 2024
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    República Dominicana: Derecho de la competencia_Anuario libre de competencia 2024
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    October 9, 2024
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    Expresidente De Casinos Apunta A Regulador: ”Les Adjudicó Las Mismas Plazas A Sabiendas De Que Presumía Que Había Colusión”
    EL MERCURIO, 8 de Octubre de 2024 N. Bichmeyer Ricardo Abdala, expresidente de la Asociación de Casinos (ACCJ), planteó sus reparos respecto a la denuncia reali­zada por la Fiscalía Nacional Económica (FNE)...
    October 9, 2024
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    Crypto Mining Rig Sales Are Securities? Not So Fast, Lawyers Say
    Diaz Reus Partner Ishmael Green was recently interviewed regarding his opinions on the Sec v. Green United cryptocurrency mining hardware matter and why in this particular instance the mining hardware...
    October 2, 2024
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    Colombia: Estrategias para la protección y prevención del acoso sexual
    Por Alejandra Martínez Rodríguez, Abogado Asociada de la oficina de Diaz Reus en Bogotá. Recientemente, el Congreso de la República expidió la Ley 2365 de 2024 (“la Ley”), la cual establece...
    September 26, 2024
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    SEC Obtains $750K Settlement From 'World's First NFT Restaurant'
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    September 23, 2024
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    Diaz Reus International Law Firm, Innovación y diversidad: secreto de su éxito
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    September 13, 2024
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    South Africa: Reinforcement of the Legal Standing of Grandparents' Rights with their Grandchildren
    By Odette Coetzee and Johan LeGrange, from the Diaz Reus South Africa office. In a landmark decision, the Pretoria High Court in K.R.S v C.L (A186/2023) 12024) ZAGPPHC 627 has...
    August 29, 2024
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    SEC, Richard Heart Clash in Dueling Motions Over $1 Billion Unregistered Securities Litigation
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    August 27, 2024
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    Implications of the Judicial Reform Initiative in Mexico
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    August 22, 2024
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    Colombia: noticias jurídicas
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    Impacto de la sentencia SP1033/2024 en la lucha contra la trata de personas en Colombia
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    August 8, 2024
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    Largest Crypto Hosting Facility Sues Texas Bitcoin Mining Operation
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    July 24, 2024
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    Venezuela: Strategy Viewpoint: Is the End to the 7-year Default in Sight?
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    July 16, 2024
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    Marcela Cristina Blanco, entrevistada sobre China y Taiwan
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    July 11, 2024
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    June 20, 2024
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    Colombia: Avances en la aplicación del enfoque de género en el proceso penal
    Por Alejandra Martínez Rodríguez, Abogada asociada en la oficina de Diaz Reus de Bogotá. Recientemente, se profirió la Sentencia SP227/2024, a través de la cual la Sala de Casación Penal de la...
    June 12, 2024
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    Animalización del derecho penal internacional?
    Por Marcelo Buendía, Abogado Asociado en la oficina de Diaz Reus en Bogotá y Director Editorial de The Legal Industry Reviews, y Andrea Hernández. Es clara la tendencia en Colombia hacia...
    June 11, 2024
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    June 10, 2024
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    Colombia: ley de parto humanizado
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    Colombia: El informe 75 como mecanismo de prevención del delito
    Por Alejandra Martínez Rodríguez, abogada de Diaz Reus Bogotá. En septiembre de 2023, la Superintendencia de Sociedades expidió la circular externa 100-000003, a traves de la cual creó el informe 75....
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    Influencer Andrew Tate BUSTED
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    South Africa: the constitutional validity of section 7(3) of the divorce act
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    March 21, 2024
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    OFAC Should Loosen Restrictions On Arbitration Services
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    Caps on Judgment Enforcement Fees
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    February 14, 2024
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    USA: promulgada ley para acusar penalmente a funcionarios extranjeros por actos de corrupción
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    December 29, 2023
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    Guía legal para no perderse en el laberinto mundial de las sanciones
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    November 21, 2023
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    Miami Wilds project in spotlight
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    November 7, 2023
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    At Zoo Miami, Ron Magill draws a crowd. This time, to fight a zoo project: Miami Wilds
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    November 7, 2023
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    Joran Van Der Sloot GET THE h*ll out of us! The Latest On Natalee Holloway
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    November 4, 2023
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    What Will Eased U.S. Sanctions Mean for Venezuela?
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    October 30, 2023
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    Miami-Dade distances itself from Miami Wilds water park deal
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    October 10, 2023
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    Letter from Miami Wilds to the Miami-Dade County
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    October 4, 2023
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    Colombia: el delito como fuente de obligación de reparación de daños
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    September 26, 2023
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    Interview of Bernard Zyscovich, one of Miami Wilds Waterpark developers
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    September 24, 2023
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    Ciberseguridad en República Dominicana: plan y defensa
    Por Rizek Abogados, despacho miembro de DRT Alliance en República Dominicana República Dominicana ha implementado normativas en ciberseguridad, incluyendo la ley núm. 53-07 de Crímenes y Delitos de Alta Tecnología, el...
    September 18, 2023
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    White-Collar Crime in the United States
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    September 5, 2023
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    South Africa: the proportionality inquiry in civil asset forfeiture cases under POCA
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    August 25, 2023
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    “HEARTTHROB PRIEST” Flees to Italy w/ Teen Girl he “GROOMED”
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    August 14, 2023
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    Los asombrosos montos por lavado de dinero en Venezuela de los últimos años
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    August 9, 2023
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    PROME BUFETE AMERICANO TA ESTABLECE SU MES NA ARUBA
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    July 3, 2023
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    DRT se expande en el Caribe Holandés
    Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT), que opera en los cinco continentes, a través de 34 oficinas en centros comerciales clave, ofreciendo una práctica global centrada en procedimientos paralelos nacionales...
    June 30, 2023
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    Diaz Reus amplía su presencia en Aruba con la incorporación de DKLegal a la DRT Alliance
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    June 30, 2023
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    Sanctions: businesses prepare for latest twist in geopolitical saga between the West and China
    Michael Diaz, Global Managing Partner of Miami-based Diaz Reus, warns that the West’s approach in respect of China will have consequential effects for both sides. ‘China will be limited...
    June 16, 2023
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    Will Corporate Defaults Worsen in Latin America?
    By Jorge Schmidt, Of Counsel at Diaz Reus International Law Firm in Miami. “Multiple analysts have pointed out that the threat that rising borrowing costs pose to companies in emerging markets...
    June 16, 2023
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    Colombia: El delito de acoso sexual en entorno laboral
    Por Marcela Blanco Recientemente, se profirió la Sentencia SP124-2023, a través de la cual la Sala de Casación Penal de la Corte Suprema de Justicia realizó un análisis de tipicidad sobre...
    June 15, 2023
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    Colombia: Laudo sin precedentes: implicaciones y expectativas
    Por Marcelo Buendía y Andrea Hernández. El pasado 8 de junio se emitió un laudo muy esperado, el del Tribunal Arbitral Internacional (Cámara de Comercio Internacional, sede Nueva York) en el...
    June 15, 2023
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    Marta Colomar-Garcia y Michael Diaz, Jr., en el Salón de la Fama de Vida & Exito
    La revista Vida y Exito presenta una selección de cuarenta destacados abogados en Latinoamérica, entre los cuales Marta Colomar-Garcia, Socio Directora Administrativa de Diaz Reus, y Michael Diaz, Jr., Socio...
    June 6, 2023
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    Diaz Reus International Law Firm, Servicios integrales para sus clientes
    Sus socios y abogados tienen un gran conocimiento de Latinoamérica, ya que han llevado casos trasfronterizos entre Estados Unidos y América Latina, desde hace 37 años. El bufete internacional y sus...
    June 6, 2023
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    ‘Tribal’ world creates complications and opportunities for law firms
    By Chris Crowe, for the International Bar Association – IBA – Tuesday 25 April 2023 ‘The world at large, geopolitically, politically and business-wise has become more tribal, and this trickles down to...
    April 27, 2023
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    South Africa's fight against corruption in its Public Procurement Process
    By Johan LeGrange and Odette Coetzee, Of Counsels in the Diaz Reus South Africa office. Section 217 (1) of the Constitution of South Africa provides for procurement, and that when an...
    April 26, 2023
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    Metaverso en Colombia: la importancia del primer paso
    Marcelo Buendía, Abogado Asociado de Diaz Reus en Bogotá y Director Editorial de la revista The Legal Industry Reviews, comenta la primera audiencia en el metaverso en Colombia. LEER MÁS
    April 26, 2023
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    La reforma penal y penitenciaria en Colombia
    Por Marcela Blanco, Socia y Responsable de la oficina de Díaz Reus en Bogotá. La agenda del Gobierno Nacional estará a tope por los próximos 365 días y no es para...
    March 15, 2023
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    White-collar crime in the United States
    Michael Diaz, Jr. and Javier Coronado answer 28 questions about white collar crime in the USA for The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides. 1. What are the key financial crime offences...
    March 14, 2023
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    Unsolved: Ohio Architect, Fiancee Murdered in Mexico
    Diaz Reus Partner Gary Davidson is interviewed in “Crime stories with Nancy Grace”, about the murder of Ohio architect José Gutierrez and his fiancée Daniela Pichardo in Mexico. LISTEN TO THE...
    March 8, 2023
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    Diaz Reus promotes partner in Miami
    Leaders League – Feb 17, 2023 Miami-based global law firm Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT) has announced the promotion of Evan J. Stroman to partner. “Evan’s practice involves a broad range...
    March 7, 2023
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    Evan J. Stroman, promovido a Socio en Díaz Reus International Law Firm
    Por Vida & Exito 20 de enero de 2023 El bufete de abogados Internacional, Díaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT), con sede en Miami, se complace en anunciar que Evan...
    January 26, 2023
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    Evan J. Stroman, promovido a Socio de la firma Diaz Reus International Law Firm
    Por Negocios Magazine 20 de enero de 2023 El bufete internacional DIAZ REUS International Law Firm, con sede en Miami, se complace en anunciar que Evan J. Stroman ha sido nombrado Socio...
    January 25, 2023
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    Estrellas de la abogacía española que triunfan en Estados Unidos
    Desde grandes despachos hasta ‘boutiques’ propias, el talento español es bienvenido en las principales plazas. Marta Colomar-Garcia, Socia Directora Administrativa de Díaz Reus, es una de los profesionales destacados. LEER MÁS
    January 24, 2023
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    Global Investigations in the world: Colombia
    By Marcela Cristina Blanco and Marcelo Buendía. Boards and senior executives have never been more concerned that they or their organisation may come under the scrutiny of enforcement authorities. And with...
    January 11, 2023
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    The Top 10 Stories Of 2022
    By David Lat. Reviewing these stories offers a quick way of looking back on an eventful year for law and the legal profession. Last year was a successful one here at Original...
    January 6, 2023
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    Diaz Reus, con presencia en cinco continentes
    Con oficinas en 33 países, la firma legal brinda servicios integrales en una amplia gama de transacciones empresariales y comerciales para satisfacer las necesidades du sus clientes más allá de...
    December 27, 2022
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    ¿Héroe o villano?: España investiga a intermediario estrella del gobierno EEUU por supuesta extorsión de exfuncionarios venezolanos
    Un trabajo colaborativo coordinado por el Consorcio Internacional de Periodistas Investigadores (ICIJ) en asocio con Univision Investiga y medios de Europa y América Latina, tuvo acceso a documentos y entrevistas...
    December 27, 2022
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    Miami case dropped: torture claims
    A former employee of Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) who had filed a lawsuit in the US against the bank and a Dubai government official, claiming that he was tortured while...
    December 19, 2022
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    Ex-Green Beret Says Emirati Bigwig Targeted Him in ‘Total War’
    Scott Butler claims his business partner had him falsely arrested, got his passport seized, and swindled him out of a multi-million-dollar villa. When a garden-variety business dispute turned ugly, an ex-U.S....
    December 19, 2022
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    Colombia: reforma tributaria: Cárcel para evasores de impuestos: es suficiente?
    Por María José Uribe Gonzaléz El pasado 17 de noviembre, el Congreso de la República aprobó una controversial reforma tributaria en donde se presentan importantes cambios en la forma de tributación...
    December 12, 2022
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    Girls' Lux Get Away Turns Deadly: sick video emerges
    Diaz Reus Partner Gary Davidson is interviewed in “Crime stories with Nancy Grace”, about the death of Shanquella Robinson while vacationing in Mexico. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
    November 28, 2022
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    The CDC as We Know It Has to Go
    By Diaz Reus Of Counsel, Brant C. Hadaway, B.C.S. Like most people at the beginning of 2020, I was minding my own business, doing my job, and planning for the future....
    November 25, 2022
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    Is Panama Getting Better at Fighting Public Corruption?
    Jaime A. Jácome de la Guardia, local partner at Diaz Reus in Panama: “After evaluating an investigation carried out over more than seven years, the Panamanian Judicial Court has ordered...
    November 18, 2022
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    South Africa: States' duties: protecting human rights vs. implementing counter-terrorism measures
    By Odette Coetzee and Johan LeGrange, from the Diaz Reus South Africa office. Internationally. all States have a right and a duty to take effective counter-terrorism measures to prevent and deter...
    November 9, 2022
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    Review of OFAC sanctions: indispensable requirement when doing business with Venezuela
    Regarding the reopening of the border between Colombia and Venezuela, and the commercial opportunities that this could entail, the Bogotá Office of Diaz Reus reminds the importance of complying with...
    November 8, 2022
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    Michael Diaz, Jr., visión global de las leyes
    Entrevista de Michael Diaz, Jr., Socio Director Global de Diaz Reus International Law Firm, por Vida & Exito. LEER MÁS
    November 1, 2022
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    Colombia: Tribunal reconoce error de tipo en porte ilegal de armas
    Por Marcela Blanco, Socia responsable de la oficina de Diaz Reus en Bogotá. En el ano 2017, un hombre de nacionalidad estadounidense llegó desde su pais de origen al Aeropuerto Internacional...
    October 25, 2022
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    FinCEN Releases Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements for Business Entities to Protect National Security and Financial System
    By: Michael Diaz, Javier Coronado, and Zhen Pan On September 29, 2022, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued its final rule for the implementation of...
    October 20, 2022
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    While Venezuela’s Former Treasurer Was in Jail, His Ex-wife Bought Property in Florida
    by Frank Lopez Ballesteros 10/15/2022 Approached by Itempnews on multiple occasions during 2022, by phone and e-mail, Michael Diaz, Jr., Andrade’s US attorney, declined to answer questions. As time went on with...
    October 18, 2022
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    José Alfredo Rizek: La ‘Ley de Medios Digitales’ será un hito relevante en República Dominicana
    José Alfredo Rizek, socio gerente de Rizek Abogados y miembro de la Alianza DRT (DRT Alliance), nos habla del foco de práctica de la firma: el sector de las telecomunicaciones...
    September 13, 2022
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    White-collar crime in the United States
    Michael Diaz, Jr. and Javier Coronado answer 28 questions about white collar crime in the USA for The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides. 1. What are the key financial crime offences...
    September 8, 2022
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    Pharmacist-Bride Bludgeoned Dead on Fairytale Honeymoon
    Diaz Reus Partner Gary Davidson was interviewed in “Crime stories with Nancy Grace”, about a honeymoon quarrel which led to the brutal death of a Tennessee woman at an uber-luxury...
    August 30, 2022
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    How Can Colombia’s Gov’t Better Fight Money Launderers?
    Marcelo Buendía Vélez, associate attorney at the Bogotá office of Díaz Reus and former prosecutor in Colombia’s anti-money laundering unit: “Colombia has invested a significant amount of resources in the...
    August 23, 2022
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    Colombia: Reconocimiento de la calidad de victima al interior del proceso penal
    Por María José Uribe González, Abogada Asociada de Diaz Reus International Law Firm. El pasado 20 de abril de 2022, la Corte Suprema de Justicia, a través de la Sentencia STC4633...
    August 23, 2022
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    Derecho penal en Colombia: Aplicación 1782: una herramienta eficaz para la obtención de evidencias en Estados Unidos
    Por Javier Coronado, Socio de Diaz Reus International Law Firm. El creciente movimiento de individuos, empresas y capitales hacia Estados Unidos puede ser un desafío para la obtención de información y...
    June 23, 2022
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    Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT) incorpora nuevos talentos a su grupo de investigaciones del bufete
    Miami, 26 de mayo de 2022 – Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT) se complace en anunciar la incorporación de dos nuevos miembros a los grupos de Inteligencia Empresarial, Investigaciones,...
    May 28, 2022
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    El Grupo de Investigaciones, Cumplimiento y Delitos de Cuello o Guante Blanco de DRT se amplía y añade talento
    Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT) se complace en anunciar la incorporación de dos nuevos miembros a los grupos de Inteligencia Empresarial, Investigaciones, Cumplimiento y Cuello Blanco de la firma. Alex...
    May 28, 2022
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    El hecho que defensa de “JOH” peleó para que no fuese extraditado será difícil que le otorguen fianza, según exfiscal de EE.UU.
    Para el penalista y exfiscal de Estados Unidos, Mike Díaz, quien habló en exclusiva vía teléfono con el periodista hondureño Carlos Martínez, el hecho que la defensa del expresidente de...
    May 11, 2022
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    El Fraude De Wirecard A La Luz de la Auditoría Forense
    Por Carlos Fernando Salazar S., de CFS Investigaciones Estratégicas, compañía de consultoría en temas de Investigaciones, Riesgos y Servicios Forenses, con sedes en Bogotá, Barranquilla, Panamá y Miami. El paradigma de...
    May 8, 2022
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    Noticias de Derecho Penal En Colombia
    Por Marcela Blanco, Socia Directora de Diaz Reus Bogotá. El pasado 9 de febrero de 2022, por medio de la Sentencia SP229-2022, la Sala Penal de la Corte Suprema de Justicia...
    May 4, 2022
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    ¿Prosperaría una solicitud de recusación contra la fiscal Angélica Monsalve?
    W Radio consultó a varios abogados sobre las declaraciones de la fiscal Angélica Monsalve, a propósito de su diálogo con el abogado Jaime Lombana. Marcelo Buendía, Abogado Asociado de Diaz Reus...
    May 3, 2022
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    Is Chile’s Rewrite of the Constitution Going Off Course?
    Michael Diaz, managing partner, and Eric Pons, associate attorney at Diaz Reus: “The words of Jean-Jacques Rousseau adequately capture the social and political undercurrents in Chile: ‘In truth, laws are...
    April 18, 2022
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    Nigeria’s $10 Billion Article V(1)(e) Off-Ramp and the Niggling Issue of Set-Aside or Annulled Awards
    By Prince-Alex Iwu, Associate Attorney. The permissive language of Article V(1)(e) of the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (the “New York Convention”) continues to tease parties...
    April 1, 2022
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    Does the U.S. Want Warmer Relations With Maduro?
    Javier Coronado and Eric Pons, partner and associate attorney, respectively, at Diaz Reus: “It is uncertain what opportunity, if any, the war in Ukraine will create for the United States...
    March 21, 2022
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    Yani Rosenthal: Después de 6 años y medio estoy empezando a ver frutos
    19 de marzo de 2022 El presidente del Consejo Central Ejecutivo del Partido Liberal (CCEPL), Yani Rosenthal, dijo estar alegre por ser eliminado oficialmente de la lista “negra” de la Oficina...
    March 19, 2022
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    Se Hizo Justicia: “Yani Rosenthal fuera de la lista OFAC” revela apoderado Mike Díaz
    18 de marzo de 2022 OFAC determino remover al señor Yani Rosenthal de su lista. Significa que Yani Rosenthal es libre y limpio de culpa, con esta resolución Yani Rosenthal...
    March 18, 2022
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    Yani Rosenthal queda fuera de la lista de OFAC
    18 de marzo de 2022 La Oficina de Control de Activos Extranjeros (OFAC) del gobierno de los Estados Unidos, quitó al empresario Yani Rosenthal de su lista después de más de...
    March 18, 2022
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    OFAC ALERT: The U.S. Government Expands Its Russia-Related Sanctions
    On February 21, 2022, President Biden signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14065 “Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting Certain Transactions with Respect to Continued Russian Efforts to Undermine the Sovereignty...
    February 27, 2022
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    Colombia: ley 2195 de prevención de los actos de corrupción
    Por María José Uribe González, abogada asociada de Díaz Reus en Bogotá. El pasado 18 de enero de 2022, el presidente de la República sancionó la Ley 2195 de 2022, la...
    February 22, 2022
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    Alejandro Andrade, exescolta y tesorero de Hugo Chávez fue liberado en EEUU
    16 de febrero de 2022 ” Como residente legal de Estados Unidos, hoy finalmente estará en compañía de su querida familia y feliz de haber cumplido con su sentencia y obligaciones...
    February 20, 2022
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    Former PDVSA general counsel avoids prison
    April 21, 2021 A Miami federal court on 21 April sentenced Edoardo Orsoni, a former general counsel at Venezuela’s state-owned oil company PDVSA, to three years’ probation. Orsoni is the latest...
    February 20, 2022
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    Qué pasa con los millones de dólares de la corrupción en Venezuela decomisados en EE.UU.?
    “Es el caso más grande en la historia de Florida bajo la Ley de Prácticas Corruptas en el Extranjero”, dice a BBC Mundo el abogado Michael Díaz, director principal del...
    February 20, 2022
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    Post-pandemic legal practice: is there really a change?
    By Marcela Blanco, Partner, and Marcelo Buendía, Associate Attorney, DRT Bogotá. The pandemic has certainly impacted our legal profession. This is undeniable. In Colombia, for example, the pandemic brought many...
    February 7, 2022
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    Colombia: Proyecto de Ley 266 de 2021: ¿Realmente ayudará a la seguridad ciudadana?
    Proyecto de Ley 266 de 2021: ¿Realmente ayudará a la seguridad ciudadana? Por Javier Coronado, Socio de Diaz Reus. El pasado 17 de noviembre, el Gobierno presentó el proyecto de ley 266/2021...
    December 16, 2021
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    Private Placement Life Insurance in Estate Planning and Income Tax Planning: Understanding and Utilizing a Misunderstood Asset Class and Financial Product
    By DRT Alliance member Steven A. Horowitz, Esq., and Henry Montag, CFP* Horrowitz Rubenstein and The TOLI Center East Long Island N.Y. Over the past 30 plus years the life insurance industry has...
    November 30, 2021
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    Diaz Reus: Líderes en servicios globales
    Con 23 años de trayectoria la firma se ha consolidado como una de las más sólidas y con amplia experiencia en casos trasfronterizos entre los Estados Unidos y América Latina. LEER...
    November 2, 2021
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    Top Enforcement Officials Eye Individual Prosecutions, Crypto
    Law360, Miami (October 27, 2021, 7:49 PM EDT) — A group of top U.S. government attorneys on Wednesday laid out their agencies’ priorities for white-collar enforcement, emphasizing cases involving cryptocurrency,...
    October 28, 2021
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    Will AMLO’s Energy Counter-Reforms Be Successful?
    Greg Ahlgren, partner at Diaz, Reus & Targ: “Halfway through his presidential term, AMLO continues to exalt the virtues of state-owned enterprises, but the underlying economic rationale, if it exists,...
    October 26, 2021
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    DRT Colombia: novedades de Derecho penal
    Por Marcela Cristina Blanco, Socia y responsable de la oficina de Diaz Reus en Bogotá. Reintegro del Valor Defraudado en Sentencia Anticipada. El pasado 25 de agosto de 2021, la Sala Penal...
    October 18, 2021
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    Will the G7 Counter China’s Influence With Infrastructure?
    Zhen Pan, associate attorney at Diaz, Reus & Targ: “There is always a need for better infrastructure, particularly in developing countries. The need has only become greater, given the Covid-19...
    October 17, 2021
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    Qué pasa con los millones de dólares de la corrupción en Venezuela decomisados en EE.UU.
    “Es el caso más grande en la historia de Florida bajo la Ley de Prácticas Corruptas en el Extranjero”, dice a BBC Mundo el abogado Michael Díaz, director principal del...
    October 17, 2021
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    ABA, the year in review: International Section Ethics Committee
    Diaz Reus partner Roland Potts, Editor of the International Section Ethics Committee of the American Bar Association, wrote Chapter 5: Ethical Obligations of Arbitrators in Cases Tainted by Corruption. READ MORE
    August 19, 2021
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    Industria Legal: Colombia
    Noticias de Diaz Reus Colombia, publicadas en Industria Legal. Derecho penal: El Procesado Puede Aceptar los Cargos de Forma Condicionada (por Javier Coronado, Socio). DRT_ Industria Legal, COL, Vol. 5, Ago. 2021
    August 16, 2021
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    Meet the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act unit prosecutors
    Congratulations to all GIR honorees, including Diaz Reus partner Richard Wiedis READ MORE
    July 30, 2021
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    European Businesses Must Seemingly Choose Between U.S. Sanctions or Penalties Under the European Union’s Blocking Statute
    On May 12, 2021, an Advocate General (“AG”) of the European Union (“EU”), Jan Mazak, released an opinion (the “Opinion”) stating that Telekom Deutschland GmbH (“Telekom Deutschland”), an EU company,...
    July 16, 2021
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    Yamkela Makupula clinches exciting Rockwell-linked alluvial diamond deal
    JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Alluvial diamond mining investor Yamkela Makupula has clinched an alluvial diamond mining transaction which makes her a 30% shareholder in three diamond assets that have a link...
    July 8, 2021
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    Ley Global Magnitsky y los controles financieros en Centroamérica
    Las autoridades de Estados Unidos han enviado los mensajes a los países del Triángulo Norte de Centroamérica en los últimos seis meses sobre la utilización de los instrumentos de sanción...
    July 3, 2021
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    Cómo EE. UU. ha aumentado los controles financieros en solo 6 meses a Centroamérica
    Las autoridades de Estados Unidos han enviado los mensajes a los países del Triángulo Norte de Centroamérica en los últimos seis meses sobre la utilización de los instrumentos de sanción...
    July 2, 2021
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    Dead on Vacation: Aspiring filmmaker attacked, murdered on Jamaican getaway
    Desiree Gibbon, 26, works as a model but has plans to attend film school in Europe to be a director. Not wanting to rely on her family to pay for...
    June 25, 2021
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    Dead on vacation: Father demands answers about daughter’s mysterious death at Cancun resort
    Abbey Conner, 20, and her brother Austin, 22, were both found floating in the pool-side bar at an Iberostar hotel in Playa del Carmen. Abbey Conner died days later, but...
    June 24, 2021
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    Peter Karam no longer under threat of extradition
    The local judiciary has accepted that attorney Peter Karam is no longer the subject of an extradition request from Argentina. The matter came up for a hearing before Chief Magistrate...
    June 24, 2021
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    La nueva "fiebre" de Miami: cómo la pandemia convirtió a esta ciudad en un imán para gente y negocios de otras partes de EE.UU.
    Algo se mueve en Miami y lo hace cada vez más rápido. La gran ciudad del sur de Florida se ha convertido en un imán para gente y dinero de otros...
    June 24, 2021
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    Dead on vacation: Father demands answers about daughter’s mysterious death at Cancun resort
    Abbey Conner, 20, and her brother Austin, 22, were both found floating in the pool-side bar at an Iberostar hotel in Playa del Carmen. Abbey Conner died days later, but...
    June 22, 2021
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    Peter Karam no longer under threat of extradition
    The local judiciary has accepted that attorney Peter Karam is no longer the subject of an extradition request from Argentina. The matter came up for a hearing before Chief Magistrate...
    June 20, 2021
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    Qué pasa con los millones de dólares de la corrupción en Venezuela decomisados en EE.UU.?
    "Es el caso más grande en la historia de Florida bajo la Ley de Prácticas Corruptas en el Extranjero", dice a BBC Mundo el abogado Michael Díaz, director principal del...
    May 21, 2021
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    Legal battle over Venezuela's looted billions heats up
    Venezuela’s interim government wants access to funds confiscated in the US from corrupt officials, saying it belongs to the Venezuelan people. But US officials appear to have other plans. The...
    May 21, 2021
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    The key to an integrated Africa
    By Yamkela Makupula, CEO of Diaz Reus Africa in Johannesburg, and leader of its Africa growth strategy division. The Covid-19 pandemic has dragged African economies into a fall of about...
    May 19, 2021
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    Attorney Peter Karam To Appear Before Judge In Argentina; On $1.2million Bail
    Attorney Peter Karam, who is seeking to avoid being extradited to Argentina, has agreed to appear before a judge in that South America country in connection with a multi-million dollar...
    May 18, 2021
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    Peter Karam avoids extradition and prison
    An Interpol Red Notice for TCI attorney Peter Karam has been lifted, and a request for his extradition to Argentina to testify in court has been suspended. On Monday, May...
    May 15, 2021
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    Yamkela Makupula: "Decolonising Africa’s economies is the solution to an integrated continent"
    The Covid-19 pandemic has dragged African economies into a fall of about 1.4% in GDP, with smaller economies facing a contraction of up to 7.8%. This has forced many already poor...
    May 14, 2021
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    Yamkela Makupula: "Infrastructure greatest impediment that keeps Africans apart"
    Ms Yamkela Makupula, Chief Executive Officer of Diaz Reus, an International Law Firm in Johannesburg South Africa, has identify infrastructure as the greatest impediment that keeps Africans apart and divided. She...
    May 14, 2021
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    Desactivan un pedido de captura contra uno de los abogados que asistió a Daniel Muñoz para que invirtiera 30 millones de dólares de la corrupción en Turks and Caicos
    El juez Julián Ercolini, a cargo del juzgado que era del fallecido Claudio Bonadio, dejó sin efecto ayer la orden de captura nacional e internacional que pesaba sobre el abogado...
    May 12, 2021
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    Lost grave of Black Miami rookie cop killed 40 years ago finally found, police say
    In the morning hours of Sept. 2, 1981, a rookie cop by the name of Nathaniel Broom stopped a Volkswagen Beetle on a Miami street corner with three men inside...
    May 9, 2021
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    Former PDVSA general counsel avoids prison
    A Miami federal court on 21 April sentenced Edoardo Orsoni, a former general counsel at Venezuela’s state-owned oil company PDVSA, to three years’ probation. Orsoni is the latest to be...
    May 2, 2021
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    OFAC Sanctions Guatemalan Officials
    On April 26, 2021, the OFAC sanctioned the Chief of Staff for former president Alvaro Colom and an elected delegate to the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala, pursuant to...
    May 2, 2021
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    Attorney returns to TCI court in May for extradition proceedings
    Attorney Peter Karam is set to appear before Chief Magistrate Jolyon Hatmin on May 11, in relation to an extradition request from Argentina. He is wanted in the South American...
    April 30, 2021
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    Three US moms’ deadly plastic surgery, South of the Border
    Diaz Reus Partner Gary Davidson warns about the dangers of medical tourism worldwide and the legal risk taken by patients outside of the United States.
    April 29, 2021
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    Unleashing Central America's Growth Potential
    The synthesis report analyzes the main findings of the Unleashing Central America’s Growth Potential Study, focusing on productivity and export performance of the region over the past three decades and...
    April 28, 2021
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    Punto a favor del arbitraje: Sentencia 15 de febrero del Constitucional
    Por Tomás Villatoro, Socio de Ius + Aequitas, miembro de la alianza DRT (DRT Alliance) en España. El pasado 15 de febrero de 2021 el Tribunal Constitucional ha estimado el recurso...
    April 20, 2021
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    The U.S. Government Expands Its Russia-Related Sanctions
    On April 15, 2021, the U.S. President signed an Executive Order “Blocking Property with Respect to Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation” (the “E.O.”). In...
    April 20, 2021
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    The Façade of COVID-19 Class Action Litigation Against China Under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act
    In recent weeks, at least seven class action lawsuits have been filed in federal district courts throughout the United States against the government of the People’s Republic of China (the...
    April 16, 2021
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    Why Is AMLO Trying to Roll Back Mexico’s Energy Reforms?
    Greg Ahlgren, partner at Diaz, Reus: “Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s policy proposals seek to energize support for his party prior to the midterm elections in June. Consistent with his nationalist...
    April 16, 2021
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    Colombia: El juez penal puede ordenar la restitución de inmuebles poseídos por terceros de buena fe
    Por Javier Coronado, Socio de Diaz Reus en Bogotá. Recientemente, la Sala de Casación Penal de la Corte Suprema de Justicia (“la Corte”) publicó la sentencia SP-4367-2020 del 11...
    April 16, 2021
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    Entrevista de Michael Diaz, Jr. en Globo TV Honduras: Extradiciones o Negociaciones?
    Entrevista exclusiva de Michael Diaz, Jr. en Globo TV Honduras: Extradiciones o negociaciones en los Estados Unidos en los casos de narcotráfico y lavado de activos. Por qué vale tanto...
    April 15, 2021
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    ‘Winners are born in the midst of a crisis’ – top economic advisor Yamkela Makupula
    "She's young, shs's dynamic, and she's going places many of us don't even dream of. The youngest ever partner in PricewaterhouseCoopers and now CEO of Diaz Reus Africa, Yamkela Makupula...
    April 2, 2021
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    Southern District of Florida Takes Sweeping Action Against CARES Act Fraud
    The United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, the Acting Assistant Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice’s Criminal Division, and representatives from their partner law...
    March 26, 2021
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    Exfuncionario de la administración de Maduro se declara culpable ante la Justicia de EEUU por cargos de soborno y lavado de dinero vinculado a CITGO
    Un ciudadano estadounidense-venezolano y ex funcionario de Citgo Petroleum Corporation, bajo la administración de Nicolás Maduro, se declaró culpable por su papel en el lavado de millones de dólares en...
    March 24, 2021
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    Former Citgo executive pleads guilty to accepting $7 million in bribes
    Marcy de Luna, Houston Chronicle March 23, 2021 A former Citgo official is the latest person to plead guilty in the federal investigation of bribery at Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. PDVSA, the...
    March 24, 2021
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    Miami-Dade County could award $13.5M for Miami Wilds hotel, water park project
    By Matthew Arrojas – Reporter, South Florida Business Journal Nov 9, 2020, 12:42pm EST Miami Wilds is closer to becoming a reality, as the Miami-Dade County Commission will review a proposal...
    March 24, 2021
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    Venezuelan Business Executive Charged in Connection with International Bribery and Money Laundering Scheme
    A dual Venezuelan-Italian citizen who controlled multiple companies via U.S. based bank accounts was charged in an indictment returned Tuesday for his role in laundering the proceeds of inflated contracts...
    March 24, 2021
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    Six U.S. Oil Executives Are Convicted of Corruption in Venezuela
    By The Associated Press Published Nov. 26, 2020 Updated Nov. 27, 2020, 5:47 a.m. ET CARACAS, Venezuela — A Venezuelan judge on Thursday found six American oil executives guilty of a wide-ranging...
    March 24, 2021
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    AUTOR Pablo Martínez Varela España, una realidad de PyMES Somos un país de PyMES. El tejido empresarial español está conformado, en su mayoría, por empresas de las denominadas PyMES. Las pequeñas y medianas...
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    Riesgos Penales Relacionados con la Pandemia
    Por Javier Coronado Desafortunadamente, los criminales ven en la emergencia causada por el coronavirus una oportunidad para lucrarse. Por esta razón, ha incrementado notablemente el riesgo de que las empresas e...
    March 24, 2021
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    Diaz Reus' Jeff Zhao on China's Relations With Latin America
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    March 24, 2021
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    China y América Latina: las nuevas apuestas económicas de las empresas del país asiático en la región
    En diálogo con BBC Mundo desde Shanghái, Xingjian Zhao, miembro de la firma de abogados Diaz Reus y analista de relaciones internacionales, explica que a largo plazo China intenta reemplazar...
    March 24, 2021
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    Get to Know the Miami Lawyer Behind High-Profile Venezuelan Prosecutions
    Michael B. Nadler has switched sides and is now a criminal defense partner at Stumphauzer Foslid Sloman Ross & Kolaya in Miami. By Michael A. Mora | December 21, 2020 at...
    March 24, 2021
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    How the DOJ’s 1MDB investigation unfolded
    The US Department of Justice’s corruption investigation into Malaysia’s development fund 1MDB was one of the most significant in history. US prosecutors picked apart a web of schemes that unearthed...
    March 24, 2021
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    2020 Compliance Developments in Colombia
    By Marcela Blanco, Partner, and Javier Coronado, Associate Attorney, DRT Colombia. DRT Colombia is well-known for its white collar, compliance, and corporate practices. Our team of bilingual attorneys certified in anti-money...
    March 24, 2021
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    DRT Miami Year in Review: 2020 FCPA Enforcement
    By Michael Diaz, Jr., Global Managing Partner, Diaz Reus International Law Firm & Alliance (DRT) DRT Miami has earned recognition for its work in representing clients in white-collar cases, including cases...
    March 24, 2021
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    Border measures and the fight against counterfeiting in the Republic of Guatemala: some notes of reflection on its importance and actions that can be taken immediately.
    By Juan Sebastián Soto L. founding partner, A.D. Sosa & Soto/ Innova IP, member of DRT International Law Firm & Alliance in Guatemala. Border measures consist of actions aimed at preventing...
    March 24, 2021
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    What Has the Digital Silk Road Brought to Latin America?
    By Xingjian “Jeff” Zhao, Partner, Head of the DRT Shanghai office. “As the legend goes, when Henry Kissinger asked Premier Zhou Enlai about the lasting impact of the French Revolution at...
    March 24, 2021
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    Argentina court keeps country’s enforcement efforts on track
    James Thomas and Ines Kagubare 12 January 2021 A 2020 ruling by Argentina’s top criminal court reaffirming the constitutionality of its cooperating defendant law has prevented the derailment of the country’s biggest...
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    The petroleum industry in Nigeria
    By Mohammed A. Abubakar, Partner. “What a year!” This expression aptly describes the general reaction of people globally towards the realities of the year 2020. It was a year that was...
    March 24, 2021
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    The Department of State Redesignated Cuba on the SST List
    On January 11, 2021, the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) redesignated Cuba on the List of State Sponsors of Terrorism (“SST List”) for “repeatedly providing support for acts of international...
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    Year 2020 in review: Panama
    2020 has undoubtedly been a unique year, for my country, Panama, the year began with a long list of challenges to face, which made it look complicated and demanding of...
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    The impact of COVID-19 on The Sub-Saharan African economy has caused the first recession in 25 years
    January 20, 2021 “The impact of COVID-19 on The Sub-Saharan African economy has caused the first recession on the continent in 25 years. Also, Africa is unlikely to rebound to pre-covid...
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    Miami and China: Money Laundering Scenarios
    A high percentage of organized crime comes from Latin America, that is why the proximity of South Florida with respect to that part of the continent makes Miami, from a...
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    Interview of Marta Colomar, a Prestigious Women Awards Honoree
    By Karen Moros, January 27, 2021 Qualified in Florida, New York, District of Colombia, and Spain, Marta Colomar is the Administrative Managing Partner of the global law firm Diaz Reus International...
    March 24, 2021
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    Diaz Reus promotes partner in Bogotá
    February 1, 2021 Miami-based global law firm Diaz Reus International Law Firm & Alliance (DRT) has promoted Javier Coronado to the position of partner in its Bogotá office, and who is...
    March 24, 2021
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    OFAC Licenses Transactions With Venezuela’s Maritime Authority
    On February 2, 2021, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued General License 30A extending the authorizations in OFAC’s regulations for certain transactions involving air and...
    March 24, 2021
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    Homeland Security seizes $250 million from convicted ex-Venezuelan treasurer
    Jay Weaver, December 13, 2019 Federal agents have seized $250 million from convicted ex-Venezuelan national treasurer Alejandro Andrade, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for his central role in a...
    March 24, 2021
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    Las facultades de las víctimas en la investigación penal
    Por Marcela Cristina Blanco y Javier Coronado, Socios de Diaz Reus Bogotá. Recientemente, la Sala de Casación Penal de la Corte Suprema de Justicia en la sentencia SP-3579-2020 (23.09.2020) analizó la...
    March 24, 2021
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    ‘We lied’: NY prosecutors face heat in botched sanction case
    By Joshua Goodman | AP Feb. 23, 2021 at 10:43 p.m. GMT+1 MIAMI — Federal prosecutors in New York acknowledged telling a “flat lie” to a criminal defendant’s legal team while trying to downplay...
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    South Africa leads backlash against big pharma over Covid vaccine access
    The Guardian, Kaamil Ahmed February 12, 2021 Pressure mounts for patent waivers to allow poorer countries to develop their own manufacturing capacity to boost availability. The domination of global medicine by major pharmaceutical...
    March 24, 2021
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    DRT Africa assists the South African Diamond Producers
    The Johannesburg office of Diaz Reus International Law Firm & Alliance (DRT Africa) is assisting the South African Diamond Producers (SADPO) with changes on a South African Parliament Bill that...
    March 24, 2021
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    Roberto J. Argüello: "Yani Rosenthal cumplió su pena en EEUU y no hay más cargos contra él"
    Roberto J. Arguello, Presidente de CEO Advisors, es entrevistado por Maya TV a propósito de la candidatura de Yani Rosenthal a la presidencia de la República de Honduras. Menciona al...
    March 24, 2021
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    Former Venezuelan official pleads guilty in connection with international bribery and money laundering scheme
    A dual U.S.-Venezuelan citizen and former official at Citgo Petroleum Corporation has pleaded guilty for his role in laundering millions of dollars in bribes and corruptly providing business advantages. Citgo is...
    March 24, 2021
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    Hugo Chavez’s ex-nurse indicted in US for money laundering
    Hugo Chávez’s former nurse has been charged with money laundering in a Miami federal court, accused of taking bribes from a billionaire media mogul to green light lucrative currency transactions...
    October 31, 2020
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    Diaz Reus: el servicio al cliente está en su ADN
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    October 28, 2020
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    Jeff Herbert and Sumeet Chugani Lead Apple Bank’s Legal Team to a Bright Future
    DRT alumnus Sumeet Chugani and Jeff Herbert bring legal and business acumen to drive Apple Bank into the future while maintaining its core values.
    October 26, 2020
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    Preview of the South African government's economic recovery plan by Yamkela Makupula
    Yamkela Makupula, Africa CEO of Diaz Reus International Law Firm & Alliance, gives a preview of the South African government's economic recovery plan.
    October 19, 2020
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    A Seamless Flow Of Miami Wilds Water Park Near The Zoo Headed To County Deal
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    October 17, 2020
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    From Hiding, Head of Central Asia’s Only Democracy Says He’s Quitting
    After more than a week in hiding following a disputed election, the president of Kyrgyzstan — Central Asia’s only democracy — on Thursday announced his plans to resign, saying he...
    October 16, 2020
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    Marta Colomar-Garcia, fortaleza y experiencia en el campo legal
    Marta Colomar-Garcia utiliza su experiencia legal de Estados Unidos, España y Latinoamérica para servir a los clientes en transacciones, litigios y arbitrajes comerciales internacionales. Ella es la socia directora administrativa...
    October 16, 2020
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    Venezuelans Get Sentences Reduced In $60M Bribery Scheme
    A Florida federal judge signed off Tuesday on prosecutors' request to reduce by nearly two years the sentences of two Venezuelan nationals who were convicted in a conspiracy to move...
    October 15, 2020
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    Político y banquero exconvicto en EEUU por lavado de dinero lanza precandidatura presidencial en Honduras
    El político, exministro y banquero hondureño, Yani Rosenthal, exconvicto en Estados Unidos por lavado de dinero, lanzará el domingo su campaña para ser nominado por un partido de oposición como...
    October 11, 2020
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    What Benefits Do China & Argentina Offer Each Other?
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    October 8, 2020
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    Could an Ex-Money Launderer For Drug Traffickers Be the Next President of Honduras?
    Yani Rosenthal served time in a U.S federal prison on a charge connected to the drug trade, but now wants to run for president back home.
    October 8, 2020
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    Swiss Bank Sanctioned Over PDVSA
    Switzerland's financial regulator said it is spending a lot of its time fighting money laundering in offshore banks. It sanctioned a third Swiss private bank for dealings with Venezuelan «bolichicos».
    October 7, 2020
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    Recompensas
    El gobierno estadounidense pone cada vez más dinero sobre la mesa, para propiciar delaciones y capturas de jerarcas venezolanos. El sistema, según conocedores, se basa en ofertas públicas que incluso...
    October 4, 2020
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    Yamkela Makupula: "You can do it all! A conversation on women and success
    Yamkela Makupula, Diaz Reus Africa CEO, shares her views on women and success with Assert Magazine.
    October 2, 2020
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    Reflexiones en torno al marco regulatorio de la Dirección de Investigación Judicial de Panamá
    Jaime Jácome de la Guardia, miembro de DRT International Law Firm & Alliance en Panamá, reflexiona sobre el marco regulatorio de la Dirección de Investigación Judicial de Panamá en un webinar...
    September 28, 2020
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    Marta Colomar Garcia on the Future of U.S. Sanctions in Latin America
    The Latin America Advisor’s latest video features Marta Colomar Garcia, administrative managing partner at Diaz Reus International Law Firm & Alliance, who spoke with editor Gene Kuleta on Sept. 25...
    September 28, 2020
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    SDNY To Resume Jury Trials, NYSBA President Joins Chief Judge at Monday’s Justice Gap Hearing
    The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has announced that jury trials can resume on Wednesday, Sept. 23 as part of phase three of their phased...
    September 24, 2020
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    Ex-Vitol Group oil trader indicted in U.S. corruption probe with PetroEcuador
    U.S. prosecutors allege that Javier Aguilar of Houston, who was previously charged in a sealed criminal complaint and arrested, made $870,000 in illicit payments to Ecuadoran officials so they would...
    September 24, 2020
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    US firm pleads guilty to paying bribes in Brazil, Venezuela
    A major U.S. asphalt company agreed to pay $16.6 million in fines while pleading guilty Tuesday to federal charges that it paid millions in bribes to officials in Brazil, Ecuador...
    September 24, 2020
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    Fla. Asphalt Co. To Pay $16.6M Over South American Bribes
    A Florida asphalt company will pay $16.6 million in connection with an agreement to plead guilty to paying bribes to state-owned oil companies in South America in exchange for access...
    September 23, 2020
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    Sargeant Marine Inc. Pleads Guilty and Agrees to Pay $16.6 Million to Resolve Charges Related to Foreign Bribery Schemes in Brazil, Venezuela, and Ecuador
    Sargeant Marine Inc., an asphalt company formerly based in Boca Raton, Florida, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the anti-bribery provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and agreed...
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    FinCEN Files: el estadounidense que ayudó a lavar el dinero de un exsecretario de Kirchner
    Un abogado que operaba en la compra-venta de propiedades lujosas estuvo en la mira de las autoridades de los Estados Unidos un año y medio antes de que la Justicia...
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    2020 Compliance Trends in Latin America
    By Diaz Reus. Fraudsters, money launderers, and corrupt government officials in Latin America (LATAM) have been running rampant, capitalizing on the coronavirus emergency. COVID-19 is posing unprecedented challenges to compliance...
    September 14, 2020
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    Africa Sports Ventures Group (ASVG) Signs MOU with International Law Firm Diaz Reus & Targ LLP
    The CEO of Africa Sports Ventures Group (ASVG) Mr. Leslie Koroma Sr is pleased to announce that ASVG and Diaz Reus & Targ LLP (also known as Diaz Reus International...
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    OFAC retira a Jaime Rosenthal y sus empresas de lista SDN; desechado todo vínculo con lavado
    Después de demostrarse que nunca tuvo vinculación con el lavado de activos, la Oficina de Control de Activos Extranjeros (OFAC) de los Estados Unidos decidió hoy sacar a Jaime Rosenthal...
    August 26, 2020
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    Can Action Now Help Africa’s Economy After The Pandemic? Yamkela Makupula believes so.
    As every country globally, Africa is dealing with many complications in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. While many countries are currently trying to control and eliminate the coronavirus as much...
    August 22, 2020
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    Renuncia el fiscal de Miami que logró el arresto de Alex Saab en Cabo Verde
    “Bien puede haber un suspiro colectivo de alivio en Venezuela por parte de aquellos a quienes él atacó”, dijo Michael Díaz, un abogado defensor de Miami que ha litigado contra...
    August 21, 2020
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    US Prosecutor in Miami Targeting Venezuela Graft Is Leaving
    “There may well be a collective sigh of relief in Venezuela from those he targeted,” said Michael Diaz, a Miami defense attorney who has litigated against Nadler on behalf of...
    August 21, 2020
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    Women's Month I Yamkela Makupula shares her passion for economic growth
    SABC News celebrates excellent women in South Africa and interviews Yamkela Makupula who is the CEO of DRT Africa. She leads the Africa growth strategy for the global law firm.
    August 12, 2020
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    Bill Conner, the father of the girl who drowned at Iberostar Hotel in Mexico after being served tainted alcohol, recalls hearing her donated heart beat in a young man’s chest
    Bill Conner, the father of Abbey Conner, the Wisconsin college student who drowned while on a family vacation in 2017 at Iberostar’s Paraiso del Mar Hotel in Cancun, Mexico, recently...
    August 10, 2020
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    Impulso al agro
    Por Jaime Jácome de la Guardia, miembro de DRT International Law Firm & Alliance en Panamá. “El despegue del agro es urgente, no solo por los campesinos y productores, sino por...
    July 30, 2020
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    “Debemos tener claro que situaciones como esta se pueden repetir, y nuestra obligación es estar preparados”
    Tomás Villatoro, socio de Ius + Aequitas en España, despacho miembro de DRT International Law Firm & Alliance, considera que gracias a su estructura organizativa han sido capaces de superar...
    July 28, 2020
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    OFAC Sanctions Chinese Government Entity and Officials
    On July 9, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) sanctioned the Xinjiang Public Security Bureau (“XPSB”), together with four government officials of the People’s Republic...
    July 20, 2020
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    Ricardo Abdala Expone Ante La Comisión De Economía Del Senado De Chile
    Ricardo Abdala, en su calidad de abogado de la Asociación de Casinos de Chile y de abogado y director del grupo Boldt-Peralada, operadores del Casino de Ovalle, expuso ante la...
    July 10, 2020
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    Yamkela Makupula: "I always ask myself, who am I serving, what impact does it have?"
    Yamkela Makupula, CEO, Diaz Reus Africa: "Whatever we do in the private sector, it has to talk to what government wants to achieve, or else we’re building two different economies".
    July 9, 2020
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    Panamá y su nueva Constitución
    By Jaime Jácome de la Guardia, member of DRT International Law Firm & Alliance in Panama.Por Jaime Jácome de la Guardia, miembro de DRT International Law Firm & Alliance in...
    July 8, 2020
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    What Has Panama’s Cortizo Achieved in His First Year?
    Jaime Jácome, Panama-based partner at Diaz Reus: “Laurentino Cortizo took office last July amid an economic deceleration and a budget deficit of $1 billion, with enormous expectations and promises for change...
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    What’s the Future of ESG Investing in Latin America?
    Roland Potts, partner, and Ravika Rameshwar, associate attorney, both at Diaz Reus: “Latin America and the Caribbean are increasingly relying on environmental, social and governance, or ESG, investments to help...
    July 1, 2020
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    Díaz Reus, reconocido por The Legal 500 USA, Latinvex y Super Lawyers
    The Legal500 USA 2020 clasificó a Díaz Reus en "Investigaciones corporativas y defensa criminal de cuello blanco: consejos para individuos"y "Litigios internacionales"
    June 25, 2020
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    The legal implications of contact tracing in Chile
    By Andrés Culagovski, from Abdala & Cía., member of DRT International Law Firm & Alliance in Chile.
    June 25, 2020
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    Supplementary Budget in South Africa | Expectations with Yamkela Makupula - Africa CEO: Diaz Reus International
    The South African Minister of Finance is announcing the supplementary budget today. This is what Diaz Reus Africa CEO, Yamkela Makupula, had to say about it.
    June 24, 2020
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    Mboweni to table emergency supplementary budget
    Yamkela Makupula, CEO of Diaz Reus Africa, elaborates on what an emergency budget means for South Africa.
    June 24, 2020
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    The U.S. Government Expands Its Venezuela-Related Sanctions
    On June 18, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) sanctioned a number of Mexican individuals, entities, and vessels for “their activities in or associated with...
    June 23, 2020
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    La Justicia busca decomisar 30 millones de dólares de una propiedad que el ex secretario de los Kirchner compró en Turks and Caicos
    Se trata de operaciones llevadas a cabo por Daniel Múñoz y que salieron a la luz gracias a la investigación de los cuadernos de las coimas.
    June 15, 2020
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    Maduro’s U.S.-Charged Dealmaker Saab Detained in Cabo Verde
    Alex Nain Saab Moran, a Colombian businessman charged by U.S. authorities as a dealmaker for Nicolas Maduro’s regime in Venezuela, was detained in Cabo Verde, Africa on Friday, according to...
    June 14, 2020
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    Capturan al colombiano Álex Saab, señalado testaferro de Maduro
    El operativo se cumplió en Cabo Verde, África. EE.UU. tiene evidencia de que es lavador del régimen. El empresario colombiano, Álex Saab, señalado por la justicia de Estados Unidos de ser...
    June 14, 2020
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    Will Iran Be Able to Solve Venezuela’s Gasoline Problems?
    Javier Coronado, associate attorney at Diaz, Reus & Targ: “While Venezuela’s domestic turmoil and U.S. economic sanctions on the Maduro regime caused Venezuela’s oil production and refining to be practically...
    June 11, 2020
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    When COVID-19 went viral, were your privacy rights infected as well?
    By Kenneth A. Linzer and Frances Strnad, from Linzer Law Group, a member of DRT International Law Firm & Alliance in Los Angeles, CA. "The novel coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic...
    June 9, 2020
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    La fachada del litigio de demanda colectiva COVID-19 contra China en virtud de la Ley de Inmunidades Soberanas Extranjeras
    En las últimas semanas, se han presentado al menos cuatro demandas colectivas en los tribunales de distrito federales de los Estados Unidos contra el gobierno de la República Popular de...
    June 4, 2020
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    The legal implications of contact tracing in Chile
    On February 26th, 2020, the first case of Covid 19 in Latin America was detected in Sao Pablo, Brazil. Countries throughout the region reacted by implementing a wide range of...
    June 4, 2020
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    El FBI detuvo a un grupo de venezolanos y cubanos que pagaban para causar caos en las protestas en EEUU
    El FBI logró la captura en Miami y otras ciudades de Estados Unidos de varios grupos de personas provenientes de Haití, Venezuela, Cuba y Honduras, que recibieron dinero para financiar...
    June 4, 2020
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    Virus forges rare accord among bitter Venezuelan rivals
    President Nicolás Maduro and Venezuela’s opposition, led by Juan Guaidó, have agreed to a measures for battling the new coronavirus to be overseen by international health workers, a first step...
    June 3, 2020
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    Latin America: Corruption in Times Of Covid-19
    The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis have led to an unprecedented assertion of power by governments across Latin America and the world...
    June 3, 2020
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    U. of Miami professor pleads guilty in Venezuela graft case
    A University of Miami professor blamed a controversial law enforcement informant for his career-ending decision to try and hide $3 million in proceeds from a corruption scheme run by a...
    June 2, 2020
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    UM professor pleads guilty to laundering $2 million from Venezuelan corruption money
    University of Miami professor Bruce Bagley pleaded guilty on Monday to two counts of money laundering after being charged with using bank accounts in his name and in the name...
    June 1, 2020
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    The Façade of COVID-19 Class Action Litigation Against China Under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act
    In recent weeks, at least seven class action lawsuits have been filed in federal district courts throughout the United States against the government of the People’s Republic of China (the “P.R.C.” or...
    June 1, 2020
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    Law 360's Pro Say: COVID Crimes Crackdown
    Over the past few weeks, federal prosecutors have launched a wave of criminal cases accusing people of trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic. On this week's episode of Pro...
    June 1, 2020
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    Software piracy: HC awards Rs 30 lakh damages to software giants Microsoft, Adobe
    The Delhi High Court's order came on a suit filed by Microsoft Corporation, Adobe Systems and Quest Software against a firm named 'Chetu' which provided IT services and solutions to...
    May 31, 2020
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    Yamkela Makupula Breaks Down The Economic Hit Africa Faces With COVID-19
    The world is still in the early stages of figuring out just how much of an impact COVID-19 will have on the global economy...
    May 28, 2020
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    Africa needs a new strategy to overcome Covid-19
    Yamkela Makupula, CEO of Diaz Reus Africa: Earlier that year, the country had been facing a number of political and economic crises which weighed heavily on our investor confidence...
    May 28, 2020
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    Spread of coronavirus fuels corruption in Latin America
    From Argentina to Panama, a number of officials have been forced to resign as reports of fraudulent purchases of ventilators, masks and other medical supplies pile up...
    May 27, 2020
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    A battle over billions in stolen Venezuelan funds is heating up in Miami federal court
    The fate of billions of dollars squirreled away in the bank accounts, luxury properties and exotic cars of convicted Venezuelan officials and their business cronies has become entangled in a...
    May 22, 2020
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    Advisory on Medical Scams Related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
    Detecting, preventing, and reporting COVID-19-related scams and illicit activity is critical to our national security, safeguarding legitimate relief efforts, and protecting innocent people from harm...
    May 20, 2020
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    Will inclusion on money laundering list spur action?
    Roland Potts, partner, and Ravika Rameshwar, associate attorney, at Diaz Reus: “The European Commission recently decided to broaden criteria to assess ‘high-risk’ countries. As a consequence of its broader criteria, the...
    May 19, 2020
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    AT&T quits Venezuela as US sanctions force it to defy Maduro
    MIAMI — AT&T said Tuesday it will immediately abandon Venezuela's pay TV market as U.S. sanctions prohibit its DirecTV platform from broadcasting channels that it is required to carry by...
    May 19, 2020
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    Money Transfers to Venezuela: remittance flows amidst evolving foreign exchange
    This reports offers an overview of how foreign currency regulations affect money transfers to Venezuela in addition to describing and explaining Venezuelan migrant remitting behavior in six migrant host countries....
    May 19, 2020
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    The economic impact on Africa of the COVID-19 pandemic
    SABC News. Yamkela Makupula, CEO of Diaz Reus Africa, explains what African companies and countries need to do to seize opportunities in this global pandemic crisis.
    May 18, 2020
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    BVI succession planning -the benefits and strategy as well as the consequences for failure to plan
    Offshore companies are often used to structure businesses and can provide beneficial tax laws and asset protection. One of the most popular offshore jurisdictions is the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”)....
    May 17, 2020
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    Trump castigará a Irán por apropiarse del oro venezolano a cambio de gasolina
    Estados Unidos prepara medidas contundentes contra el régimen iraní por suministrar hidrocarburos a Nicolás Maduro a cambio de oro, que se extrae en minas venezolanas en condiciones de semiesclavitud.
    May 17, 2020
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    At Least 70 Dead in Mexico From Drinking Tainted Alcohol
    The surge in deaths since late April has come amid the ban of alcohol sales by some local and state governments as part of efforts to control the coronavirus outbreak.
    May 14, 2020
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    Venezuelan Oil Company Sues Miami Ex-Congressman Over $50 Million Deal
    Former Representative David Rivera, a strident anti-communist, was quietly consulting for President Nicolás Maduro’s socialist government. He produced just two reports, totaling 5 pages, the lawsuit said.
    May 13, 2020
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    Attorney Michael Diaz Jr. pushes for Yani Rosenthal’s release
    Michael Diaz Jr. continues to fight for the release of his client Yani Rosenthal. The release from The Federal Correctional Institute of Miami was requested with Rosenthal’s health, age, and...
    May 12, 2020
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    Juez decidirá pre liberación de Yani Rosenthal
    El juez del Distrito Sur de Nueva York, John G. Koeltl, decidirá si concede la preliberación al empresario y político, Yani Rosenthal, preso en Estados Unidos. Los abogados del empresario pidieron...
    May 6, 2020
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    Powerful Honduran businessman seeks "compassionate" release from US prison due to coronavirus
    Yani Rosenthal, a 54-year-old former Honduran politician who twice ran for president, is seeking early release from a Miami federal jail where he is serving time for drug money laundering,...
    May 4, 2020
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    OFAC Revises Its Chevron-Related General License
    On April 21, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued General License 8F extending the deadline established by General License 8E for Chevron Corporation, Halliburton,...
    May 4, 2020
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    Seized cocaine shipment traced to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
    Four tons of cocaine worth more than $165 million seized off of the Spanish coast last week has been linked to Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro, US authorities said.
    May 2, 2020
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    Maduro se apoya en Irán tras salida de Rosneft de Venezuela, y paga con oro
    La decisión de Moscú de distanciarse de Venezuela está empujando al régimen de Nicolás Maduro a solicitar ayuda en Irán, país que aceptó un pago secreto de $500 millones en...
    May 2, 2020
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    Yani Rosenthal pide liberación compasiva por el coronavirus
    Michael Diaz, Jr., el apoderado legal de Yani Rosenthal Hidalgo, solicitó al juez John G. Koeltl, de la Corte del Distrito Sur de Nueva York, que se modifique su sentencia...
    May 2, 2020
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    Israeli Bank To Pay $874M For Helping Hide $7.6B From IRS
    Law360 (April 30, 2020, 5:39 PM EDT) -- Bank Hapoalim, Israel's largest bank, has pled guilty in a Manhattan federal court to helping U.S. clients attempt to hide roughly $7.6...
    May 1, 2020
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    FIFA Prosecutors Net $30M From Bank In Laundering Scheme
    Law360 (April 30, 2020, 6:53 PM EDT) -- Israel-based Bank Hapoalim and its Swiss subsidiary have agreed to pay approximately $30 million for laundering bribes and kickbacks to soccer officials...
    May 1, 2020
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    Argentina’s Hundred-Year Bond and its Make-Whole Premium: A Spanner in the Works?
    Argentina is on the brink of attempting a restructuring of its sovereign debt. And, of course, that has attracted the birds of prey...
    April 27, 2020
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    Miami feds seize $450 million — cash, condos, horses — in Venezuelan corruption cases
    Since targeting Venezuelan corruption in 2017, South Florida federal authorities have seized $450 million in bank accounts — luxury properties, show horses, high-end watches and a super-yacht — that belonged...
    April 27, 2020
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    Deuda: los abogados de los acreedores minoristas del Gobierno ya se preparan para ir a juicio en el exterior
    DRT handled 8 class actions against Argentina for many years. It looks like others are coming down the pipeline. Information: Marta Colomar-Garcia - mcolomar@diazreus.com - Tel: +1 305 375 9220DRT ya...
    April 26, 2020
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    Zim should be self-sufficient
    Yamkela Makupula, CEO of Diaz Reus Africa, explains how the Covid-19 pandemic has forced Africa to review the way it does business.
    April 24, 2020
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    African nations must be allies, not rivals, in a post-pandemic world
    By Yamkela Makupula, CEO of the Diaz Reus South Africa office. In October 2018, when President Cyril Ramaphosa invited investors for the first SA investment conference, I was still a partner...
    April 23, 2020
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    Can the Northern Triangle Cope With Fewer Remittances?
    Zhen Pan, associate attorney at Diaz, Reus: “The decreased need for services in various industries has caused millions of layoffs, including among migrant workers who engage in service jobs at restaurants...
    April 21, 2020
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    Holders of the PDVSA 8.5% Bond Need OFAC’s License
    On April 10, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued General License 5C delaying the effectiveness of General License 5B “Authorizing Certain Transactions Related to...
    April 21, 2020
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    Will the Pandemic Change China’s Role in the Region?
    Zhen Pan, associate attorney at Diaz, Reus & Targ, LLP: “As many parts of the world have shut down to contain the spread of coronavirus, China is one of few...
    April 16, 2020
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    DPRK Cyber Threat Advisory - Guidance on the North Korean Cyber Threat
    The U.S. Departments of State, the Treasury, and Homeland Security, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are issuing this advisory as a comprehensive resource on the North Korean cyber threat...
    April 16, 2020
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    Swiss court blocks Lauber’s challenge to Fifa probe recusal
    Switzerland’s highest court has upheld a ruling that prevents Attorney General Michael Lauber from leading an investigation into bribery and corruption at world football body Fifa. The Swiss Federal Supreme Court announced on...
    April 14, 2020
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    How Can Latin America Help Its Most Vulnerable?
    Lauren M. Allen, associate attorney, and Audriana Rodriguez, law clerk, both at Diaz, Reus: “The spread of Covid-19 has had wide-ranging effects on businesses and the working sector in Latin...
    April 13, 2020
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    In Effort to Oust Maduro, U.S. Gives ‘Maximum Pressure’ a New Meaning
    "The Venezuelan regime has proven agonizingly resilient over the years, but its time may finally be up."
    April 10, 2020
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    Fiscal General de Venezuela implicada en caso de corrupción contra empresario venezolano
    La Fiscal General de Venezuela Luisa Ortega Díaz presuntamente recibió un soborno de gran tamaño por parte de un contratista de PDVSA para desestimar un caso de corrupción abierto contra...
    April 10, 2020
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    Sobornos, sobreprecios y traición marcan juicio en Miami contra chavista Motta Domínguez
    Luis Motta Domínguez, el ex ministro de Electricidad del régimen de Nicolás Maduro que enfrenta cargos de lavado de dinero en Estados Unidos, presuntamente participó en un millonario esquema de...
    April 9, 2020
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    Rafael Callejas — Death by Broken Heart
    On April 4th, Rafael Callejas, former president of Honduras, died in Atlanta. He had been in the U.S. for the last five years as a consequence of the U.S. prosecution of...
    April 9, 2020
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    Sanctions on PDVSA Need Not Be Permanent
    On April 3, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued General License 13E extending the deadline established by General License 13D for Nynas AB, a...
    April 6, 2020
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    Guía financiera elaborada por Diaz Reus
    Para muchas personas el comienzo del mes es un punto de referencia para pagar sus facturas. Sin embargo, la crisis del Coronavirus, como bien sabemos, nos ha puesto todo al...
    April 3, 2020
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    The CARES Act Provides for an Emergency Grant and an Economic Injury Disaster Loan
    Under the CARES Act, a small business can receive financial assistance by obtaining a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) or by obtaining an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”)....
    April 3, 2020
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    Can Argentina Make a Deal With International Bondholders?
    Christian F. Schoepp, international consultant at Diaz, Reus & Targ: “The agreement offered current domestic bondholders of the so-called ‘trigger bonds,’ or the A2M2, the opportunity to swap those debts...
    April 2, 2020
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    DRT Attorneys Achieve Landmark Win for Chinese e-Commerce Businesses in Major Chicago-Based Federal Trademark Case
    By Xingjian “Jeff” Zhao | Partner. Amid recent, intensifying tensions between the U.S. and China, Diaz, Reus & Targ, LLP (“DRT”) secured an unprecedented win for six Chinese e-commerce businesses in...
    April 2, 2020
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    Loans Under the Paycheck Protection Program
    The Small Business Administration along with the U.S. Department of the Treasury recently determined the dates that eligible businesses are able to apply for loans under the Paycheck Protection Program....
    April 1, 2020
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    Corporate annual report filing extended until June 30, 2020
    The Florida Department of State has extended the timeline for filing corporate annual reports until June 30, 2020: Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-52 and Department of State Emergency Order 2020-01,...
    March 30, 2020
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    El cártel de Sinaloa y el de los Soles, al que ligan a Nicolás Maduro, trafican droga a EEUU desde hace 20 años: Mike Vigil.
    La relación con la organización criminal a la que el gobierno de EEUU ligó a Nicolás Maduro y el cártel mexicano habría iniciado en los años noventa gracias a negociaciones...
    March 28, 2020
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    Exclusiva con Fiscal del Distrito Sur de Florida tras acusación a Nicolás Maduro por Narcoterrorismo
    Entrevista con Ariana Fajardo Orshan, Fiscal del Distrito Sur de Florida.
    March 28, 2020
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    The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) and what it means for your business
    Today, the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“Cares Act”), which provides non-recourse loans of up to $10,000,000.00 for eligible businesses which continued to...
    March 27, 2020
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    La causa de fuerza mayor como efecto liberador de las obligaciones: Efectos jurídicos del SARS-CoV- 2 (Covid-19) en la República Dominicana
    Por José Alfredo Rizek, Socio de Rizek Abogados, miembro de DRT International Law Firm & Alliance en la República Dominicana.
    March 27, 2020
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    Feds charge Venezuelan President Maduro, other top officials with narco-terrorism
    In a stunning announcement amid the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and several other government officials have been charged with turning Venezuela...
    March 26, 2020
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    El Gobierno de EE.UU. Reitera Sus Sanciones a Nicaragua
    El 25 de marzo de 2020, la Oficina de Control de Activos Extranjeros del Departamento del Tesoro de EE.UU. (“OFAC”) expidió la Licencia General No. 1A sobre “Asuntos Oficiales de...
    March 25, 2020
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    Businessman Receives Criminal Conviction for Violating OFAC Sanctions
    On March 16, 2020, a New York jury convicted businessman Sadr Hashemi Nejad for orchestrating a scheme to funnel millions of dollars in payments to Iranian individuals and entities through...
    March 24, 2020
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    U.S. Targets Venezuela’s Maduro Regime With Fresh Charges, Sanctions
    Prosecutors unseal corruption cases against state-owned oil company executives and an associated businessman
    March 23, 2020
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    Fla. Court Won't Move Suit Over Death At Mexican Resort
    Law360 (March 19, 2020, 6:30 PM EDT) -- A Florida appeals court ruled Wednesday that a wrongful death lawsuit against Palace Resorts Inc. over a deadly assault at a Cancun...
    March 19, 2020
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    The Force Majeure Clause: Contractual Rights to be Center Stage in COVID-19 Virus Response
    Each passing day of the COVID-19 pandemic brings new challenges, with government officials saying it could be, at best, months before we return to normalcy. Each passing day of...
    March 19, 2020
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    Coronavirus-Related Frauds
    On March 16, 2020, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“¨FinCEN”) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a public statement warning financial institutions about “illicit behavior connected to COVID-19.”...
    March 19, 2020
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    Our Florida Bar Board Certified Lawyers
    Ask our Florida Bar Board Certified lawyers Michael Diaz, Jr., Gary Davidson, Brant C. Hadaway, Alexander Reus and Michael Harris about the importance and value of their certification or watch...
    March 18, 2020
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    TURBULENCIA EN BoA. Entrevista de Amalia Pando a JUAN CARLOS OSSIO, GERENTE GENERAL BoA
    Juan Carlos Ossio Vidal, Gerente General de la empresa estatal BoA desde el pasado 19 de noviembre, está en medio de una turbulencia política que busca su destitución...
    March 17, 2020
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    The U.S. Government Continues to Expand Its Sanctions on Venezuela and Russia
    On March 12, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) sanctioned TNK Trading International S.A. (“TTI”), a subsidiary of the Russian energy company Rosneft, based on...
    March 17, 2020
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    Dominican Republic TMT: an overview by Rizek Abogados, the member firm of DRT International Law Firm & Alliance in Santo Domingo
    José Alfredo Rizek, founding partner of Rizek Abogados, the member firm of DRT International Law Firm & Alliance in Santo Domingo, provides an overview to Technology laws and regulations in...
    March 9, 2020
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    The U.S. Government Expands Its Sanctions on Nicaragua
    Individuals and companies sanctioned by OFAC are added to the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (“SDN List”). Accordingly, all of their property within or transiting U.S. jurisdiction...
    March 9, 2020
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    What Does Maduro’s ‘Energy Emergency’ Mean for Venezuela?
    Massimiliano Ballotta, Moscow-based partner, and Javier Coronado, associate attorney, both at Diaz, Reus: “U.S. sanctions on relatively small Rosneft Trading, which was created in 2011 to assist Rosneft on foreign projects,...
    March 5, 2020
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    Trump sanctions, lawsuits hit Cuba hard: It can’t even buy planes, transport minister says
    The Trump administration’s campaign of “maximum pressure” on Cuba has hit the country so hard that foreign companies refuse to sell planes to the island’s government and ships refuse to...
    February 27, 2020
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    Sanciones de Trump golpean a Cuba: el país no puede comprar aviones, dice ministro
    La campaña de máxima presión de la administración de Donald Trump ha golpeado tan duro a la economía de Cuba que no puede comprar aviones para su aerolínea doméstica y...
    February 27, 2020
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    The U.S. Government Expands Its Sanctions on Venezuela and Russia
    On February 18, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) sanctioned Rosneft Trading S.A., a subsidiary of the Russian energy company Rosneft, for brokering the sale...
    February 25, 2020
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    The importance of continuing education for lawyers
    Michael Diaz Jr.,Global Managing partner of Diaz Reus International Law Firm & Alliance, comments on the importance of continuing education for lawyers.Michael Diaz, Jr., Socio Director Global de Diaz Reus International...
    February 20, 2020
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    La Patilla: Decomisaron una avioneta en Aruba con una tonelada de oro venezolano de alta pureza
    Autoridades arubanas y de Estados Unidos detuvieron a 3 tripulantes del avión que usaba siglas norteamericanas falsas. El piloto y dos tripulantes podrían enfrentar cargos criminales en Miami...
    February 18, 2020
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    Is the Coronavirus a Major Threat to Latin America?
    Zhen Pan, associate attorney at Diaz, Reus: “The coronavirus outbreak has claimed hundreds of lives, raising serious public health concern around the world. Besides the risks of a global spread...
    February 13, 2020
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    Opositora asesoró operaciones que derivaron en mayor caso de corrupción de Venezuela
    La abogada Tamara Adrián, antes de ganar un escaño en la Asamblea Nacional como opositora, certificó la legalidad de una serie de préstamos a la estatal Petróleos de Venezuela...
    February 11, 2020
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    How Well Is Latin America Fighting Money Laundering?
    Michael Diaz, global managing partner, and Javier Coronado, associate attorney, both at Diaz, Reus & Targ: “The region is onfire, and the response is woefully weak...
    February 11, 2020
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    THE U.S. GOVERNMENT EXPANDS ITS UKRAINE/RUSSIA-RELATED SANCTIONS
    On January 29, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) sanctioned a number of individuals and entities as part of a coordinated action with the European...
    February 3, 2020
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    Second man arrested in killing of young Brooklyn video game developer
    Michael Diaz, Jr., former homicide prosecutor, represented the Victim’s family to receive justice by increasing the charges from a single defendant misdemeanor battery charge, to a felony homicide for the two co-conspirators...
    January 27, 2020
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    How critical is China's support for Venezuela?
    Xingjian Zhao, partner and head of the China practice, and Javier Coronado, Bogotá-based associate attorney, both at Diaz, Reus & Targ: “At the tail end of the Chávez regime, Venezuela,...
    January 27, 2020
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    US anti-corruption developments - 2019 in review
    By Diaz Reus Partners Richard Wiedis, Greg Ahlgren, and Associate Attorney Javier Coronado. Throughout 2019, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continued to actively...
    January 22, 2020
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    THE U.S. GOVERNMENT EXPANDS ITS SANCTIONS ON IRAN
    On January 10, 2020, President Donald J. Trump issued a new executive order “imposing sanctions with respect to additional sectors of Iran” (the “E.O.”), whereby he authorized the Secretary of...
    January 17, 2020
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    Will a Minimum Wage Increase Spur Mexico’s Economy?
    Greg Ahlgren, partner at Diaz, Reus & Targ: “López Obrador’s economic policies are beset by challenges on many fronts, and there are no simple solutions.
    January 13, 2020
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    OFAC CONTINUES TO ACTIVELY ENFORCE GLOMAG
    On December 9 and 10, 2019, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) added 60 persons to its list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (“SDN List”) pursuant to...
    December 18, 2019
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    Díaz Reus, clasificada número 1 en Litigios en Latinoamérica por Latinvex.
    Díaz Reus, clasificada número 1 en Litigios en Latinoamérica por Latinvex.
    December 6, 2019
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    Case of the Day: Luxottica Group v. Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations
    Despite an escalating trade war between the world’s two largest economies, Diaz, Reus & Targ, LLP Global Managing Partner Michael Diaz, Jr. and Shanghai Office Partner Xingjian “Jeff” Zhao recently...
    December 5, 2019
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    Diaz Reus & Targ Expands in Africa
    Miami-based global law firm Diaz Reus & Targ, has announced the opening of its twenty-ninth office, and the first of several offices in the African continent, in Johannesburg, South Africa...
    November 26, 2019
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    Marta Colomar-Garcia: Diversity is our strength
    Diaz, Reus & Targ’s administrative managing partner shares her candid thoughts on her work, the impact of diversity, and what she thinks sets them apart.
    November 26, 2019
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    OFAC ISSUES NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING ITS VENEZUELA-RELATED SANCTIONS
    On November 5, 2019, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued new regulations regarding Executive Order (“E.O.”) 13884 whereby, on August 5, 2019, President Donald Trump (i) blocked...
    November 7, 2019
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    OFAC issues new regulations regarding PDVSA related sanctions
    On October 21, 2019, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued new regulations regarding its sanctions on Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (“PDVSA”)...El 21 de octubre de 2019, la Oficina...
    November 1, 2019
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    Money Laundering in the insurance industry
    Recent U.S. Government enforcement actions against executives of insurance companies for their alleged involvement in the laundering of ill-gotten funds...
    November 1, 2019
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    Diaz Reus Arbitration Guide, Latin America-wide
    In recent decades, Latin America has seen a massive shift in the way the region views and participates in international arbitration...
    November 1, 2019
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    Can U.S. Employers Be Liable For Discrimination To Employees Working Overseas?
    In today’s global economy, many U.S. companies are establishing operations outside of the U.S. and moving more of their employees to international locations, in new and different ways...
    November 1, 2019
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    Top Mistakes In Estate Planning: Part I – The Basics
    Let’s keep it simple. The most deleterious and shockingly common estate planning mistake is a lack thereof.
    October 30, 2019
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    Diaz Reus Attorneys Achieve Landmark Win for Chinese e-Commerce Businesses in Major Chicago-Based Federal Trademark Case
    Amid the headwinds of an intensifying Sino-U.S. trade war, Diaz Reus litigators recently secured an unprecedented win for six Chinese e-commerce businesses in a Chicago federal courtroom.
    October 30, 2019
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    Challenging OFAC Sanctions And Civil Penalties In US Courts
    The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has near-plenary authority to impose the so-called economic death penalty, by adding foreign persons and entities to, among others,...
    October 25, 2019
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    Who Has the Edge in the Dominican Republic Presidential Race?
    José Alfredo Rizek V., local partner at DRT International Law Firm & Alliance in Santo Domingo: “The Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) recently proclaimed Gonzalo Castillo as its presidential candidate for the...
    October 25, 2019
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    Why Is Immunity So Controversial in Latin America?
    Prince-Alex Iwu, law clerk at Diaz, Reus & Targ: “Legislative immunity exists in Latin America to protect lawmakers from intimidation and persecution in the performance of their ‘legislative functions...
    October 15, 2019
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    Is López Obrador Changing Course on His Energy Policies?
    Greg Ahlgren, partner at Diaz, Reus & Targ LLP: “Pemex’s long-term challenges are multifaceted and subject to the tides of Mexican politics. Saving the state-owned oil company from a downgrade...
    September 27, 2019
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    Ofac Issues New Regulations Regarding Its Venezuela-Related Sanctions
    On September 9, 2019, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued new regulations regarding Executive Order (“E.O.”) 13884 whereby, on August 5, 2019,  President Donald Trump...El 9 de septiembre de...
    September 10, 2019
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    [:en]OFAC Expands Its Cuba-Related Sanctions[:es]OFAC Expandió Sus Sanciones Relacionadas a Cuba[:ru]OFAC Expands Its Cuba-Related Sanctions[:]
    On September 6, 2019, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) amended its Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) to further implement President Trump’s foreign policy toward that country...El 6...
    September 10, 2019
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    OFAC ISSUES REGULATIONS REGARDING ITS NICARAGUA RELATED SANCTIONS
    On September 3, 2019, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued its regulations regarding Executive Order (E.O.) 13851 issued on November 27, 2018 by President Donald J. Trump blocking...
    September 10, 2019
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    How Can Countries Get the Upper Hand Against Launderers?
    Javier Coronado, associate attorney at Diaz, Reus & Targ, LLP: “In 2019, Colombia recorded a higher money laundering (ML) risk rating because the Basel Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Index is now...
    September 10, 2019
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    International Arbitration 2019, Latin America-wide. Trends & Developments.
    Marta Colomar-Garcia, Michael Diaz and Roland Potts write about Trends & Developments in International Arbitration, Latin America-wide. "In recent decades, Latin America has seen a massive shift in the way...
    August 27, 2019
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    OFAC EXPANDS ITS VENEZUELA-RELATED SANCTIONS
    On August 5, 2019, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 13884 blocking all property or interest in property of the Government of Venezuela within or transiting U.S. jurisdiction (the “E.O.”)...El...
    August 13, 2019
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    Would Stronger Ties Pay Off for Colombia & China?
    Xingjian ‘Jeff’ Zhao, partner, and Javier Coronado, associate attorney, both at Diaz, Reus & Targ: “For nearly 30 years, since the inception of bilateral ties, China and Colombia have maintained...
    August 12, 2019
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    Three Diaz Reus Partners Among the First to be Board Certified in International Litigation & Arbitration
    Miami-based global law firm Diaz, Reus & Targ announced that partners Gary E. Davidson, Michael Diaz, Jr. and Brant C. Hadaway are among the first attorneys to be Board Certified...
    August 6, 2019
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    Abogado Mike Diaz recibe importante reconocimiento del Colegio de Abogados de la Florida
    Abogado Mike Diaz recibe importante reconocimiento del Colegio de Abogados de la Florida
    August 1, 2019
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    OFAC ISSUES NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING PDVSA RELATED SANCTIONS[:es]OFAC EXPIDE NUEVAS REGULACIONES ACERCA DE LAS SANCIONES RELACIONADAS CON PDVSA[:ru]OFAC ISSUES NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING PDVSA RELATED SANCTIONS[:]
    On July 26, 2019, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued new regulations regarding its sanctions on Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (“PDVSA”).El 26 de julio de 2019, la Oficina...
    July 31, 2019
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    How Important Is Latin America for Multinational Banks?
    Ravika Rameshwar, associate attorney, and Audriana Rodriguez, law clerk, at Diaz Reus & Targ: “Within the past few decades, Latin America has shifted from playing a minor role in the...
    July 30, 2019
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    Are the CFE’s Moves Scaring Investors Away From Mexico?
    Greg Ahlgren, Diaz Reus Partner, comments that: “The CFE dispute appears inseparable from the broader trade dispute between the governments of Mexico and the United States
    July 23, 2019
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    Guide on OFAC Sanctions Compliance Programs
    On May 2, 2019, the United States Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued its “Framework for OFAC Compliance Commitments” presenting OFAC’s new recommendations for the design...El...
    July 15, 2019
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    EB-5 INVESTMENT ALERT: NEW REGULATIONS EXPECTED SOON
    On June 27, 2019, the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) reported on its website that it has finished its review of the Obama-era regulations that would significant changes to...
    July 9, 2019
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    After nearly two years, State Dept. responds to inquiry over alleged alcohol poisonings of US tourists
    Department is finally revealing details about its investigation into multiple deaths and illnesses that occurred shortly after Americans drank alcohol at Mexican resorts, CNN has learned.
    July 8, 2019
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    New Venezuela-related Sanctions
    The Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) has dusted off Executive Order 13692 issued on March 8, 2015 by former president Barack Obama to impose additional sanctions on Maduro’s regime...
    July 2, 2019
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    Family attorney: Mexican resort served ‘tainted’ alcohol to 20-year-old American tourist before she drowned
    Diaz Reus Partner Gary Davidson, the attorney for the family of 20-year-old tourist Abbey Conner, who drowned after drinking alcohol at a Mexican resort, said Thursday that the alcohol was...
    June 26, 2019
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    Qualified Business Income Deduction Alert
    When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) first came out, many professionals who were not eligible to make use of the new 20% deduction for flow-through income, known as...
    June 26, 2019
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    OFAC Expanded Its Venezuela-related Sanctions
    On January 6, 2019, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) amended its regulations to prohibit any transactions or dealings related to the exportation or reexportation of diluents. El 6...
    June 10, 2019
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    OFAC Expands Its Cuba-Related Sanctions
    On June 4, 2019, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), in coordination with the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, amended its Cuba-related regulations to establish a...
    June 5, 2019
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    New Guidance on OFAC Sanctions Compliance Programs
    On May 2, 2019, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued its “Framework for OFAC Compliance Commitments” presenting a number of recommendations for the design, implementation and periodic update...
    May 7, 2019
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    Wrongful Death Suit Over Guest's Beating at Mexican Resort to Stay in Miami, Court Rules
    Gary E. Davidson of Diaz Reus & Targ in Miami warded off two attempts to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit against Mexican hotel conglomerate Palace Resorts Inc., after a guest...
    May 7, 2019
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    Ius + Aequitas, especializado en arbitraje, firma alianza con Diaz, Reus & Targ
    Ius + Aequitas, despacho especializado en litigación y arbitraje fundado en Madrid en el 2002 y dirigido por Eliseo M. Martínez, ha firmado una alianza estratégica con “Diaz, Reus &...
    April 26, 2019
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    Is Panama Better Off Now Than When Varela Took Office?
    Jaime A. Jácome de la Guardia, Panama-based partner at Diaz, Reus & Targ LLP: “Panama has the second-highest economic growth rate in the region, the highest rate of foreign investment,...
    April 24, 2019
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    Ius + Aequitas se convierte en el socio español del despacho americano Díaz, Reuz & Targ, Attorneys & Counselors, LLP
    https://confilegal.com/20190424-ius-aequitas-se-convierte-en-el-socio-espanol-del-despacho-americano-diaz-reuz-targ-attorneys-counselors-llp/
    April 24, 2019
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    EEUU abre la puerta a demandas a inversiones realizadas en Cuba
    La activación del artículo "podría producir un efecto llamada que provoque la presentación (y reanudación) de una multitud de reclamaciones por parte de los ciudadanos estadounidenses afectados en su momento...
    April 19, 2019
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    New Nicaragua-related Sanctions
    On April 17, 2019, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) added Banco Corporativo S.A. (“BANCORP”) and Laureano Ortega Murillo to its list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (“SDN List”) pursuant to...
    April 19, 2019
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    El disparo de Trump a La Habana que hiere a los empresarios españoles
    Las numerosas empresas mixtas que tiene España podrían hacer frente a una ola de demandas...
    April 19, 2019
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    New Sanctions Related to the Financial Sector of the Venezuelan Economy
    On April 17, 2019, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) added Banco Central de Venezuela to its list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) pursuant to Executive Order...
    April 17, 2019
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    Baseballer Miguel Cabrera Catches Third-Party Lawsuit From Ex-Business Partner
    Both sides are throwing blame in a messy business breakup between Major League Baseball player Miguel Cabrera, majority owner of Miggy Foods, and former minority shareholders Daniel Satine and Yajaira...
    April 16, 2019
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    Top tips for successful negotiations
    IR Global members collaborate with the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) to offer jurisdiction-specific perspectives on contract negotiation and dispute resolution. Diaz Reus Partner Gary Davidson gives expert advice on...
    April 11, 2019
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    Is Mexico’s New Payments System a Big Improvement?
    Greg Ahlgren, partner at Diaz, Reus & Targ LLP: “The Mexican government’s new electronic payments system, known as CoDi (cobro digital), is intended to bring the enormous informal sector of the Mexican economy into the cashless...
    April 10, 2019
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    Can the FBI Help Build Rule of Law in Latin America?
    Javier Coronado, associate attorney at Diaz, Reus & Targ: “The Miami-based squad’s actions could certainly help strengthen the rule of law in Latin America. Corruption undermines the faith that citizens...
    March 20, 2019
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    Does India Have Long-Term Strategy for Latin America?
    Greg Ahlgren, partner, and Javier Coronado, associate attorney, both at Diaz, Reus & Targ: “The recent developments show the potential that India has to become an alternative to the United...
    March 5, 2019
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    What Do Sanctions Mean for Holders of Venezuela’s Debt?
    Javier Coronado, associate attorney at Diaz, Reus & Targ: “Based on the notion that international pressure would soon lead to a new government with which creditors could negotiate payment, investors were seeing Venezuelan bonds as a...
    February 13, 2019
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    Why Are Mexico’s Bank Fees Getting So Much Attention?
    Greg Ahlgren, partner at Diaz, Reus & Targ: “There is no doubt that Mexican consumers pay higher banking fees than bank customers in the United States...
    February 12, 2019
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    Diaz, Reus & Targ grows New York tax team
    Diaz, Reus & Targ has welcomed longstanding tax expert Steven Horowitz to its New York office, it announced yesterday...
    February 11, 2019
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    Nuevas Sanciones OFAC relacionadas con Venezuela
    En razón de que las Sanciones OFAC en relación con Venezuela continúan creciendo, se hace imperante que las compañías e instituciones financieras entiendan completamente el alcance de dichas sanciones y...
    February 5, 2019
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    Will New Sanctions on Venezuela Disrupt Global Trade Flows?
    Javier Coronado, associate attorney at Diaz, Reus & Targ, LLP: “From now on, all U.S. persons, including U.S. financial institutions, are generally prohibited from engaging in any dealings involving PDVSA,...
    January 31, 2019
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    Marlins Alum surprises single mom of 3 with new minivan
    Diaz Reus (DRT) Sports client and World Series Catcher Charles Johnson was very humbled to represent the Marlins surprising a very deserving Single Mom of Three With an Auto Nation...
    January 30, 2019
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    How Has Mexico’s Fuel Theft Problem Become a Crisis?
    Greg Ahlgren, partner at Diaz, Reus & Targ: “Having taken the oath of office last month, AMLO is now poised to spend his enormous political capital on some of the...
    January 24, 2019
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    Can the Dominican Republic’s Strong Growth Continue?
    José Alfredo Rizek V., managing partner at Rizek Abogados, the Diaz Reus affiliate office in Santo Domingo, member of the DRT Alliance: “In 2019, the Dominican economy will likely have...
    January 18, 2019
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    Where did AMLO’s Anti-Fuel Theft Strategy Go Wrong?
    Greg Ahlgren, partner at Diaz, Reus & Targ, LLP: “Andrés Manuel López Obrador campaigned for Mexico’s presidency on an anti-corruption platform that resonated with the electorate like none other...
    January 17, 2019
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    Multilingual lawyers in demand for Latin American Arbitration
    Clients from Latin America increasingly favor Miami as a seat for arbitration because the city is seen as a “gateway to the Americas”
    January 16, 2019
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    Will Colombia’s ‘Opportunity Zones’ Help Drive Growth?
    Comments from Associate Attorneys Javier Coronado and Marcela Blanco...
    January 7, 2019
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    Chambers USA Anti-Corruption Guide 2019
    Diaz Reus' White Collar team contributed to the Chambers USA Anti-Corruption Guide 2019.
    January 2, 2019
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    The Exchange of a Condo for an EB-5 Visa: Important Warning to EB-5
    In today’s EB-5 landscape, many individuals are frequently seeking EB-5 projects which are likely to return their capital to them when their EB-5 process is over.
    December 17, 2018
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    LegaLife Diaz Reus, the Moscow office of Diaz Reus, on the Huawei case: "US sanctions don't forgive, and the Huawei case explains it loud and clear."
    Massimiliano Ballotta, from LegaLife Diaz Reus, the Moscow office of Diaz Reus, on the Huawei case: "US sanctions don't forgive, and the Huawei case explains it loud and clear.
    December 7, 2018
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    Wisconsin family files lawsuit in death of Abbey Conner at Playa del Carmen resort
    Calling her death “tragic, senseless and entirely avoidable,” the family of Abbey Conner filed a civil lawsuit on Wednesday November 27 in Florida against the Mexico resort where Conner drowned last...
    December 3, 2018
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    US family sues Cancun resort over 'poisonous' alcohol death
    Attorney Gary Davidson called the incident "frightening", in a statement announcing the Abbey Conner lawsuit on Wednesday.
    December 3, 2018
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    Wisconsin woman's family sues Mexican hotel for wrongful death citing tainted alcohol
    Diaz Reus Partner, Gary Davidson, said in the news release, “this suit is about a family vacation that ended on its first day in a tragedy.
    December 3, 2018
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    Is Bank De-Risking Choking Caribbean Growth Prospects?
    Richard Wiedis, Diaz Reus Washington Partner, and Javier Coronado, Associate Attorney at Diaz Reus Bogota, explain: “Global financial institutions (GFIs) are increasingly terminating or restricting correspondent relationships with Caribbean banks...
    November 19, 2018
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    Gaining momentum
    Interview of Marta Colomar-Garcia. With the city’s reputation as a seat for arbitration on the rise, and white-collar crime cases increasing throughout Latin America
    November 15, 2018
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    Protecting investments in Russia: accurate legal compliance with sanctions, anti-money laundering and anti-corruption
    LegaLife Diaz Reus, the Moscow office of Diaz Reus, wrote a chapter in the Association of European Businesses Guide to Investing in Russia.Diaz Reus LegaLife, the Moscow office of Diaz...
    November 1, 2018
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    What will Duque's policies mean for Colombian banks?
    Javier Coronado and Marcela Blanco, associate attorneys at Diaz, Reus & Targ LLP in Bogotá: “The financial industry is optimistic about Duque’s tenure due to his plans to boost the private sector of...
    September 4, 2018
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    Miami sigue siendo el paraíso del lavado de dinero
    Entrevista de Marta Colomar-Garcia, Socia Directora Administrativa de Diaz Reus.
    August 13, 2018
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    NRA, Republicans refute GOP sheriff's stand-your-ground claims
    In an interview with Politico, Diaz Reus Partner and Board Certified Criminal Trial Specialist, Fausto Sanchez, commented that the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office misinterpreted Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law in...
    July 30, 2018
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    Marta Colomar-Garcia comenta en Voz de América la investigación de la red de los “bolichicos”
    La justicia federal estadounidense investiga una red de corrupción cuyo esquema procede desde Venezuela. La red, conocida como los “bolichicos”, dirigía fondos ilícitos hacia operaciones de lavado de dinero en...
    July 26, 2018
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    ¿Por qué las empresas y entidades financieras deben conocer la Ley Magnitsky Global?
    La Oficina de Control de Activos en el Extranjero (“OFAC”) es una agencia de la rama ejecutiva de EE.UU. que forma parte del Departamento del Tesoro y que administra y...
    June 29, 2018
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    What Is Driving the Growth of Fintech in Latin America?
    Bianca C. Borja, Ecuador - licensed attorney and law clerk at Diaz Reus & Targ: “Latin American countries have a challenge of providing a stable and sustainable community for fintech...
    June 26, 2018
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    Two Partner Promotions at Diaz Reus
    On June, two promotions to partner have been made in the dispute resolution practice at the Miami office of Diaz Reus & Targ. - Paola Sanchez Torres and Roland Potts-.
    June 19, 2018
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    How Vulnerable Are Mexican Banks to Cyberattacks?
    Melissa Diaz and Paola Sánchez Torres, attorneys at Diaz, Reus & Targ: “According to the World Bank, Mexico is the second largest economy in Latin America. Yet, its cyber- security...
    June 4, 2018
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    Nuevas Sanciones OFAC relacionadas con Venezuela
    Marcela Blanco y Javier Coronado se refieren a las últimas sanciones OFAC relacionadas con Venezuela.
    May 31, 2018
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    Interview of Fausto Sanchez, winner, On The Rise category.
    "I have wanted to be a lawyer as long as I can remember. More specifically, I have always wanted to be a trial lawyer. The more I learned about the...
    May 8, 2018
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    Las multas por estar en la Ofac son de US$250.000 o el doble de la operación ilegal
    La famosa Lista Clinton ha evolucionado desde su concepto original y hoy cobija varias actividades, distintas al narcotráfico...
    April 18, 2018
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    Foro sobre los Mitos y Realidades de la Lista Clinton
    Las sanciones OFAC, también conocidas como ´Lista Clinton’, son una importante herramienta de la política exterior de los Estados Unidos...
    April 17, 2018
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    Mitos y realidades de la 'lista Clinton'
    Los Socios Robert Targ y Fausto Sanchez hablarán el martes 17 de abril en el Foro "Mitos y realidades de la Lista Clinton", en el Club de Abogados de Bogotá...
    April 16, 2018
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    Panama papers; What changed?
    Diaz Reus (Panama) Partner Jaime Jacome is interviewed: "The rate of incorporation of Panamanian companies has declined over the last five years—not only because of new laws that oblige law...
    April 6, 2018
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    International Arbitrators, Litigators setting themselves apart
    Interview of Partner Gary Davidson. Florida attorneys concentrating in international litigation and arbitration can soon get themselves apart from local and national competition...
    April 6, 2018
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    Fla. Hotel Project Struggles Highlight EB-5 Risks
    “In Florida, most of the investment has been in commercial real estate development, according to Michael A. Harris, counsel to Miami law firm Diaz Reus, who focuses on immigration law,...
    April 5, 2018
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    Arbitration Law gets approved in the United Arab Emirates
    On February 27, a new federal law was approved in the United Arab Emirates, regulating arbitration in the country...
    April 4, 2018
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    What Has Changed Since the ‘Panama Papers’ Leak?
    ​Jaime Jácome de la Guardia, Diaz Reus Partner in Panamá, ​explains that "The Panama Papers, WikiLeaks and other leaks have nullified commercial secrecy...
    April 4, 2018
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    Kenneth A. Linzer heads Diaz Reus practice in Los Angeles
    Diaz Reus & Targ, LLP announced that Partner Kenneth A. Linzer has joined its Los Angeles office. Mr. Linzer provides strategic counsel to clients in the courtroom as well as...
    March 6, 2018
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    Diaz Reus Opens in Saudi Arabia
    Diaz Reus & Targ is adding an office in Saudi Arabia to create its third location in the Middle East
    February 2, 2018
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    How well is Mexico fighting money laundering?
    Associate Attorneys Marcela Blanco and Javier Coronado explain that "The FATF's evaluation acknowledges that Mexico has a legal framework for combating money laundering that is particularly strong with regard to...
    January 24, 2018
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    Companies need compliance policies and third-party checks to avoid data security breaches and corruption
    The Diaz Reus Miami office hosted a conference in collaboration with The Latin American Lawyer​ titled: "Reality bites, third party risk in Latin America."
    January 10, 2018
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    FinCEN’s Advisory on Widespread Public Corruption in Venezuela: Why It Matters​
    Published by Latin Counsel On September 20, 2017, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“¨FinCEN”) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued Advisory FIN-2017-A006 (the “Advisory”)...
    December 21, 2017
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    ¿Por qué seguir el Aviso de FinCEN sobre la corrupción en Venezuela?
    Publicado por Latin Counsel El 20 de septiembre de 2017, la Red para el Control de Delitos Financieros del Departamento del Tesoro de los Estados Unidos (¨FinCEN¨, como es conocida en...
    December 21, 2017
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    What Will a Change in Leadership Mean for Cuba?
    Associate Attorney Karel Suarez ​explains that "The principal difference is found in the Cuban government’s permitting a new generation to lead...
    December 11, 2017
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    OFAC list in the USA: sanctions and consequences
    By Associate Attorneys Marcela Blanco and Javier Coronado (Bogotá office). OFAC sanctions are a big deal. Companies and financial institutions must concern about implementing relevant compliance measures to prevent sanctions...
    December 5, 2017
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    Legal issues you should be aware of before you start investing in Russia
    Notwithstanding the fact that in recent years the Russian economy has been affected by a number of negative aspects, such as falling oil prices, Russian rouble depreciation, sanctions imposed by...
    December 1, 2017
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    How important is Latin America for Chinese banks?
    Associate Attorneys Melissa Diaz and Paola Sanchez comment on the role of Chinese banks in Latin America.
    December 1, 2017
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    Florida to be first state to certify international litigation, arbitration
    Interview of Diaz Reus Partner Gary Davidson, who steered the certification effort through the International Law Section of the Florida Bar for more than eight years.
    November 15, 2017
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    ​Florida to offer certification in international arbitration, litigation​
    The Florida Bar's International Law Section will create a board certification program for international litigators and arbitrators, which will be the first of its kind in the U.S., according to...
    November 14, 2017
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    Will Mexico get and independent Prosecutor General?​
    Chad S. Purdie, Partner from the California office, and Javier Coronado, Attorney from the Bogotá office​, comment on the matter...
    October 31, 2017
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    Closing the Net on Financial Crime: Navigating anti-money laundering and corruption legislation in Latin America.
    The fight against money laundering has been a global effort for 30 years now, since developed nations began to recognise the increasingly sophisticated methods used by criminals and terrorists to...
    October 24, 2017
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    Which factors affect rates of credit card fraud?
    Chad S. Purdie, Partner from the California office, and Javier Coronado, Attorney from the Bogotá office​, explain that "Chile has lower rates of credit card fraud due to its emphasis...
    September 25, 2017
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    How Well Are Countries Foiling Money Launderers?
    Head of Bogota’s Office Marcela Blanco and Associate Attorney Melissa Diaz commented on money laundering in Colombia...
    September 20, 2017
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    No se puede obligar a una compañía hondureña a que litigue en California.
    Diaz, Reus, & Targ, LLP, -abogado de los demandados-, ha conseguido la desestimación de las pretensiones del demandante Global Commodities Trading Group, Inc.
    September 12, 2017
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    Colombia's Status As The Region's Lowest Money Laundering Risk Country
    Head of Bogota's Office Marcela Blanco and Associate Attorney Melissa Diaz commented on money laundering...
    September 6, 2017
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    La nueva política de Trump hacia Cuba
    El pasado 16 de junio, el Presidente Donald Trump anunció la cancelación de las medidas hacia Cuba tomadas por el expresidente Barack Obama el 17 de diciembre de 2014...
    August 3, 2017
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    Retiran cargos de lavado de activos de Yani Rosenthal
    Diaz, Reus & Targ announced that The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York has dropped the money laundering charges against Yani Rosenthal.
    July 28, 2017
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    Proposed UK law charts a familiar path
    The proposed regulations are similar to drone regulations that have been enacted in the U.S., but more stringent. The FAA enacted and enforced drone registration until the U.S. Court of Appeals  declared it...
    July 26, 2017
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    In Latin America arbitration wins
    Administrative Managing Partner Marta Colomar-Garcia explains that in Latin America the possibility to use international mediation is key to do business. In order to invest in Latin America, legal security...
    July 17, 2017
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    Trump’s Changes to U.S.-Cuba Deal Headed Our Way Soon
    On June 16, President Donald Trump announced a cancelation to the post-Dec. 14, 2014 U.S. policy toward Cuba. While speaking before prominent members of the Cuban-American community in Miami, President...
    June 30, 2017
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    What's next for South Florida's relationships with Cuba?
    When President Obama announced his historic restoration of diplomatic relations with Cuba, many South Floridians were hoping it would lead to a free flow of commerce and people between the...
    June 16, 2017
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    The Art of Arbitration in International Dispute Resolution
    Commercial disputes are common in business, with many organizations handling multiple disputes on a domestic or international level in the course of their activities. The efficient resolution of those disagreements...
    April 27, 2017
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    Will FCPA Bank Regulation Be Less Stringent Under Trump?
    In his first weeks in office, U.S. President Donald Trump has made moves to begin rolling back Obama-era regulations enacted in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, such as the...
    February 13, 2017
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    Four Tips for Ensuring Effective Compliance and Risk Management Programs
    By Richard N. Wiedis Companies with strict internal controls, even when operating within a highly regulated industry, are not immune to dramatic and costly compliance or risk management failures. All too...
    February 9, 2017
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    Abrupt End to "Wet Foot, Dry Foot" Policy: What now for Cubans?
    The “wet foot, dry foot” policy was an executive order implemented in 1995 by former United States President William J. Clinton. Generally, it allowed Cubans who stepped foot on “dry” U.S....
    January 23, 2017
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    Peru's Fight Against Financial Crimes
    Is Peru Winning the Fight Against Financial Crimes? Q: Peru’s government announced in November that it was strengthening the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit in an effort to crack down on money...
    January 10, 2017
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    Mexico Moves Forward With New Anti-Corruption Act
    Corruption is a significant risk for companies doing business in Mexico: bribery is widespread, and business registration processes, including the obtainment of construction permits and licences, are negatively influenced by...
    November 2, 2016
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    U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Likely to Impact Arbitration Provisions
    Two recent decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court present significant new developments on the scope and interpretation of the Federal Arbitration Act. In Stolt-Nielsen S.A. v. Animal Feeds Intern Corp,...
    August 2, 2010
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    Civil RICO: Reaching Overseas To Grab Unwitting Wrongdoers
    Companies doing business in the United States (or having a connection to the United States) increasingly have found themselves as defendants facing charges of racketeering in suits under RICO. Chad...
    June 25, 2010
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  • Brant Hadaway DroneLaw blog
    U.S. Supreme Court Allows Torture Suit Against Former Somali Official
    On 1st, June 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the former Somali official, Mohamed Ali Samantar was not immune under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976 (FSIA) from...
    June 25, 2010
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  • Brant Hadaway DroneLaw blog
    New Development in Trade Secret Protection in China
    Protection of commercial secrets is always a critical concern for companies doing business in China. Unlike patents or copyrights, commercial secrets have value to the owner only if they remain...
    June 25, 2010
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    China Welcomes Foreign Investment: A Policy Statement Reaffirmed by Beijing
    In the past two years, the landscape of foreign direct investment (“FDI”) in China has been changed by several newly promulgated regulations and made the investors ask the question: “Is...
    June 25, 2010
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  • Brant Hadaway DroneLaw blog
    US Tax Code Section 1441: Withholding and reporting requirements for payments to a foreign person
    Does your company make payments to foreign entities or non-U.S. individuals? If yes, you may have tax withholding requirements. Tax Code Section 1441 sets forth the requirements for tax withholding...
    June 25, 2010
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  • Brant Hadaway DroneLaw blog
    Bright Future for the Mexican Peso
    Today Mexico’s key economic indicators appear to be increasingly robust and stable. Mexico is projecting 3.5 percent growth this year, an impressive economic turnaround led largely by exports to China....
    June 25, 2010
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  • Brant Hadaway DroneLaw blog
    China's Role in Latin American Development
    Hungry for trade with resource rich Latin America, the Chinese are binding themselves closer with the continent, snapping up commodities in record amounts. This report compares growth conditions in China...
    May 1, 2010
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  • Brant Hadaway DroneLaw blog
    Money Laundering in Spain
    Spain is now one of the top European nations impacted by money laundering. The depth and extent of the illegal activities that encompass “money laundering” have perplexed Spanish authorities. Although...
    January 31, 2010
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