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Increase of Boardings at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

March 30, 2011

Earlier this month, we reported on how Charlotte, NC continues to grow and why investing in Charlotte these days is a good idea. Today, we present you another reason why you should consider living and doing business in Charlotte. According to the Charlotte Business Journal, Charlotte Douglas International Airport reports 1.4 million passengers boarded planes…

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Maternity Tourists – A Bizzare New Trend?

March 30, 2011

On March 9, 2011 officials in San Gabriel, CA shut down a house that was home to several “maternity tourists” from China. Living in a nice, clean town house in the San Gabriel foothills, the Chinese women paid tens of thousands of dollars to deliver their babies in the United States, making the infants automatic…

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Commercial Ties between the United States and Turky Expand

March 29, 2011

“The world has never been as competitive as it is today, leaving us both facing the same fundamental challenge: How do we make our economies, and our people, more competitive globally?” This statement was made by Michael Camuñez, assistant secretary for market access and compliance, during his travels to Ankara and Istanbul, Turkey from January…

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“How are you?” or “Wie geht es Dir/Ihnen?” – One Question, Two Sides

March 29, 2011

“How are you?” – Often perceived as superficial or strange, especially when talking to people from across the pond, “how are you?” is a simple and friendly way of greeting. And if one is honest, is it really that bad? In Bhutan people greet each other by saying “Is your body well?” whereas in Botswana…

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BDH Associate Nicole M. Dickey to Participate in International Law & Practice Panel

March 29, 2011

Nicole M. Dickey, an associate with our firm, is one of the four distinguished guests of the International Law & Practice Panel at North Carolina Central University School of Law on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 12 p.m. The speakers will talk about their careers, give tips on how students should prepare for the practice…

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Why Export to Canada

March 28, 2011

Did you know… Canada is the world’s 7th largest market economy with a sound financial and distribution system. Similar business practices and attitudes have an incentive effect on Canada’s first business partner, the U.S. Following up on our previous blog post about Dana M. Hick’s, III presentation “Exporting Goods to Canada – Legal and Practical…

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New Requirement for U.S. Birth Certificates

March 28, 2011

Starting on April 1, 2011, the U.S. Department of State will require the below outlined information on all certified birth certificates. If the information is missing, the certified birth certificate is not acceptable as primary evidence of U.S. citizenship. Applications already in-process (submitted/accepted) before April 1, 2011 are not affected by this new regulation. Contact…

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Exporting Goods to Canada – Legal and Practical Considerations

March 25, 2011

Honorary Canadian Consul, Dana M. Hicks, III held a speech about “Exporting Goods to Canada – Legal and Practical Considerations” at Charlotte School of Law on Tuesday, March 22, 2011. The event was presented by the North Carolina Bar Association International Law & Practice Section and organized by Byrne, Davis & Hicks, P.C. With about…

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New Attestations Required for H, L and O Visa Petitioners

March 24, 2011

A real Christmas present which was never opened as most filings for an H Visa are done after April 1 of the following year. Since December 23, 2010, USCIS required all employers filing the Form I-129 petition for H, L, and O visa status on behalf of foreign nationals to certify that they have: (1)…

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US Sammelklage gegen Bayer wegen Diskriminierung

March 22, 2011

Newark (Spiegel Online) – Auf den deutschen Pharmakonzern Bayer kommt in den USA ein möglicherweise teures Verfahren wegen Diskriminierung zu. Sechs Frauen bezichtigen die US-Tochtergesellschaft in einer am Montag eingereichten Klageschrift, Männer bei der Bezahlung und Beförderung zu bevorzugen und überdies Schwangere und Mütter unter Druck zu setzen. Die Frauen verlangen 100 Millionen Dollar (70…

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