Successful litigation turns not just on winning a judgment, but also on enforcing it. This often requires assistance from a court, and sometimes law enforcement within the court’s jurisdiction, to ensure compliance with the court’s decision. Before a US court will enforce a judgment issued by a foreign court, the US court must first recognize … read more

You just learned you have an inheritance in Germany. Perhaps a German Court has notified you that you are an heir under a will or you have received notice that you may be an heir under Germany’s intestate succession laws. What should you do? Under Germany’s inheritance laws a decedent’s property passes directly to his … read more

Als das Land mit der größten Volkswirtschaft der Welt bieten die Vereinigten Staaten einige der weltweit besten Geschäftsmöglichkeiten. Der folgende Abriss über das US-Rechtssystem und einige der für den Handel mit und in den USA relevanten Gesetze soll Unternehmen dabei unterstützen, diese Chancen zu ihrem Vorteil zu nutzen.  I. Rechtssystem der Vereinigten Staaten Die Vereinigten … read more

It is a great time to move to Spain. Spain has a competitive business environment, excellent infrastructure, and fantastic international schools. The dollar is rising against the Euro and Spain is a major recipient of investment worldwide. Real estate prices are attractive and Spain offers immeasurable lifestyle benefits compared to its European neighbors. If you … read more

As the country with the world’s largest economy, the United States offers some of the best business opportunities in the world.  To assist businesses in taking advantage of those opportunities, this guide provides an overview of the US legal system and some of the laws relevant to doing business in the US United States Legal … read more

The tide is turning for Barcelona’s real estate market – American and non-EU investors are coming back. The U.S. dollar has been buying more in Europe than it has in over a decade. This is a smart time to invest in Spain’s real estate market and to buy property in certain areas, including Barcelona. Barcelona’s … read more

SEATTLE.- Harris Bricken ha anunciado hoy que ha establecido nueva oficina en Barcelona, España. Nadja Vietz, licenciada en Derecho y colegiada en Alemania, España y el estado de Washington, EEUU, dirigirá dicha oficina. Desde su nueva oficina en Barcelona, Harris Bricken asesorará a empresas y particulares estadounidenses en su entrada en el mercado europeo y, … read more

In late 2013, Spain enacted various laws to bring in wealthy and talented people who want to start a business or invest in Spain. Spain now allows foreign investors and skilled individuals to apply for extended visas. Most importantly for our firm’s clients, Spain now has very liberal visa policies for foreign entrepreneurs who plan … read more