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Brittney Griner Story Raises Additional Legal Concerns for the International Sporting Community

January 20, 2023

The Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy will start on February 6, 2026. The international sporting federations have until September 2023 to submit their official Winter Olympic 2026 qualification systems and events to the International Olympic Committee. Olympic-hopeful athletes must compete in predetermined qualifying sporting events to be eligible for consideration as accredited Olympic athletes. These…

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Expanded EV Incentives for 2023

January 12, 2023

The U.S. expects to see a significant increase in new Electric Vehicle (“EV”) infrastructure projects thanks to a major piece of legislation passed in August of last year. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”) was passed in order to address rising inflation by reducing the federal deficit, lowering prescription drug prices, and investing in…

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Mariah Carey: The Queen of Christmas?

December 15, 2022

Since the 1994 release of “All I Want for Christmas is You”, Mariah Carey has become inextricably linked with the Christmas holiday season. Shortly after the release of this song in 1994, it topped the charts in twenty-six countries, including Mexico and Germany. Even now, every year the song surges in popularity as the holidays…

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Beer-ban in Qatar

December 5, 2022

For many people, beer is one of the first things they associate with a soccer match and an integral part of the stadium experience. Prior to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the US beer company Budweiser was granted an exclusive license to sell its beer at stadiums in Qatar. However, just two days before the…

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Penal Consequences for Putin’s Supporters in Germany?

November 15, 2022

Could supporters of Russia’s war in Ukraine menace legal consequences in Germany in the future? Since Russia’s attack on February 24, 2022, on Ukraine, many demonstrations have occurred in Germany, mostly in solidarity with the Ukrainian people. But there are also demonstrations organized by members of the huge Russian community in Germany (around 2 million…

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GlobalBridge – The Global Business and Law Podcast from BridgehouseLaw

November 7, 2022

GlobalBridge A new, attorney-hosted podcast dedicated to providing insight into a variety of global business and law topics. Guest speakers include attorneys, former USCIS officials, and more!

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Offshore to Reshore: US Businesses Shift Strategies

November 2, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to change the business environment in new ways. We’ve become familiar with some changes, such as increased remote work and disruption to global supply chains. Now, we’re seeing U.S. companies increasingly protect themselves from disruptions by reshoring. For decades, U.S. companies moved business operations and manufacturing to countries in Asia or…

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Bunnycide in Switzerland?

October 15, 2022

The Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland in Lausanne has decided: The German discount retailer Lidl is not allowed to sell its Easter chocolate bunnies in Switzerland anymore. The Federal Supreme Court even ordered Lidl to destroy all such items still in stock. But what happened? The Federal Supreme Court’s decision is the result of litigation…

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 10, 2022

As fall begins and the leaves change, people and businesses turn their attention to the vital issue of breast cancer. According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the world’s most common cancer, accounting for 12% of new cancer cases worldwide in 2021. While breast cancer is caused by genetic abnormalities, only 5-10% of…

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Meet Caitlin Becker – BridgehouseLaw

October 6, 2022

Caitlin Becker is an attorney barred in North Carolina, specializing in international corporate and immigration work and joined the BridgehouseLaw Charlotte office in August 2021. She works in a wide variety of specialties, drafting an employment agreement one day and a demand letter the next. Her proficiency in the German language and advanced knowledge of Italian…

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