As we head into a new year after a US election year, we are sure to see two things in the media, all kinds of articles on New Year’s Resolutions and all kinds of articles on what we can anticipate occurring in the inaugural year of the new administration.

So I thought that I would go with those flows and take a look at whether there are intellectual property discussions likely to be resolved this year, or whether, despite our initial commitments to stay the path to completion, such decisions will founder like so many January diets (“90% of people give up on their new year diet just 12 days into January, with 83% going on to gain back more weight than they lost”), first-quarter gym schedules (studies show that gym attendance spikes in January and remains above average through mid-March), and turn-of-the-calendar-page commitments to self-improvement. (as to keeping New Year’s Resolutions generally, “43% of people expect to fail before February, and a mind-blowing 23% do so in the first week”; only 9% succeed in achieving goals). With that description, you can see the importance of the question mark in the title, as these issues may or may not resolve in 2025, regardless of our initial intentions and commitments. (more…)

The International Lawyers Network’s Corporate Specialty Group is excited to announce the release of the tenth edition of its publication, “Establishing a Business Entity: An International Guide.” This collaborative electronic guide has been expanded to cover 44 countries, now including Belgium, Hong Kong, Kenya, Malta, New Zealand, Slovakia, and Uganda. The guide serves as a comprehensive resource offering a summary of key corporate law principles across the globe, providing invaluable insights for those establishing an entity in these diverse jurisdictions. (more…)

The International Lawyers Network’s Real Estate Specialty Group is thrilled to announce the release of the eighth edition of its esteemed publication, “Buying & Selling Real Estate: An International Guide.” This collaborative electronic guide has been expanded to cover 31 countries, including the addition of Hungary, Spain, and Turkey, making it an invaluable resource for individuals involved in real estate transactions within these diverse global locations.

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The International Lawyers Network’s Restructuring & Insolvency Group is proud to announce the release of the fourth edition of its highly regarded publication, “Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Rehabilitation Proceedings: An International Guide.” This collaborative electronic guide is a comprehensive resource offering a concise summary of essential insolvency and bankruptcy law principles across 16 countries worldwide. The latest edition includes the incorporation of Finland and Thailand as new jurisdictions, making it an indispensable reference for those seeking guidance in these complex legal areas. (more…)