European Community Law Lawyers in the USA

Many have asked the question “what is international law?” It is an understandable question given the way that it is thrown around as though it is an easily identifiable thing. However, “international law” is largely a misnomer, given that it primarily refers to a body of treaty agreements and their resulting rules, regulations, and practices, and not the codification of laws passed down by a centralized government or legislative body.

Under German law heirs inherit both assets and debts at the time of death. Heirs are personally liable for decedent's debts. In order to avoid liability for decedent's debts in Germany you must disclaim the inheritance. Strict time lines and formal requirements apply.

Basic Information in English on German probate and inheritance law.

Overview of different organizational forms available in Spain as well as tax implication to the US citizen participating in a Spanish business venture.

The United States Government, in its June 5, 1998 Statement of Policy on the Management of Internet Names and Addresses (the “White Paper”), called for the privatization of the DNS “in a manner that allows for the development of robust competition and that facilitates global participation in the management of Internet names and addresses.”

The Community Trademark does not abolish national trademark protection but allows registrations which coexist with national trademarks.