International Practice Blog | State Bar of Wisconsinhttps://www.wisbar.org/Pages/RSS.aspx60Opening the Doors to Transparent Governancehttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=30767https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=30767Steven E. HendrixThe Open Government Partnership promotes transparency, accountability, and public participation in government. Steven Hendrix discusses how this global initiative impacts governance, legal practices, and public trust.2024-12-09 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orgOpening the Doors to Transparent Governancehttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=30767In Support of the Mexican Community: On Being a Consultant Attorney with the Mexican Consulatehttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=29377https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=29377Marisol González CastilloMadison attorney Marisol González Castillo talks about achieving one of her dreams: serving the Mexican community in Milwaukee by being a consultant attorney with the Mexican Consulate.2022-10-13 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orgIn Support of the Mexican Community: On Being a Consultant Attorney with the Mexican Consulatehttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=29377Micro-diplomacy and the Lawyer’s Role in Foreign Policy, National Security, and the Rule of Lawhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=29040https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=29040John W. VaudreuilLawyers working on international projects – here or abroad – can further U.S. foreign policy and enhance national security. John Vaudreuil discusses his experience with "micro-diplomacy."2022-04-18 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/diplomacy-internation-global-350x234.jpgMicro-diplomacy and the Lawyer’s Role in Foreign Policy, National Security, and the Rule of Lawhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=29040What Public International Law Says about Troop Withdrawal at the End of a Warhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28608https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28608Ngosong FonkemAlthough there may seem to be no neutral position when discussing recent U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, Ngosong Fonkem discusses an approach based on public international law principles.2021-09-15 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orgWhat Public International Law Says about Troop Withdrawal at the End of a Warhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28608‘Tough on China’ Trade Policy Continueshttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28369https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28369Ngosong FonkemThe recent 2021 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers reveals important insights regarding U.S. trade policy focus under the Biden Administration. Ngosong Fonkem discusses the report and why U.S. companies with footprints in China should be on alert. 2021-04-27 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org‘Tough on China’ Trade Policy Continueshttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28369Foreign Investment in a Wisconsin Business: Special Considerationshttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28251https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28251Bethany C. WilsonFamous for dairy and agriculture, Wisconsin also hosts strong business leaders in a variety of areas attractive to foreign investors. Bethany Wilson offers a quick guide to foreign direct investment in Wisconsin.2021-02-26 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orgForeign Investment in a Wisconsin Business: Special Considerationshttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28251China’s New Export Control Law: Why US Businesses Should Pay Attentionhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28031https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28031Ngosong FonkemWith tensions at a high level between U.S. and China regarding trade practices, a new Chinese export control law begins Dec. 1. Ngosong Fonkem discusses the status of the trade tensions between the two countries, and why U.S. businesses should pay attention to the new regulation.2020-11-04 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orgChina’s New Export Control Law: Why US Businesses Should Pay Attentionhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28031New H-1B Cap Registration Process Starts March 1https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=27459https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=27459Benjamin T. KurtenThe U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has established a new mandatory internet-based electronic registration and lottery process for employers seeking to file H-1B petitions. Benjamin Kurten outlines the process, which starts March 1.2020-02-10 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orgNew H-1B Cap Registration Process Starts March 1https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=27459Save on Import Duties with the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill – Apply by Dec. 10https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=27354https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=27354Ngosong FonkemWith the current trade war, companies should implement proactive strategies to tackle challenges that impact their global supply chain. Ngosong Fonkem discusses the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill process and how it can be an effective proactive strategy. Act quickly – the deadline to apply is Dec. 10.2019-12-03 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orgSave on Import Duties with the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill – Apply by Dec. 10https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=27354An International Snapshot: Protecting Seniors as Workforces Shrinkhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=27231https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=27231Jamie LumsdenMany countries around the world are taking important steps toward safeguarding their senior population through laws, policies, and programs. Law student Jamie Lumsden provides an overview of programs for seniors in Germany, Japan, and South Africa.2019-09-23 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orgAn International Snapshot: Protecting Seniors as Workforces Shrinkhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=27231