BridgehouseLaw LLP

At BridgehouseLaw, we help foreign entities become successful when expanding abroad. We are here to help you. #corporatelaw #immigrationlaw #trademarks #productliabilitydefense #corporatestartup #businesslaw #visaservices #contractlawer #businessdevelopment #insurancelaw Reinhard von Hennigs Henriette Morton Thomas Joa Caitlin Becker

One of the joys of the Holiday Season is receiving Christmas Cards - only #MorningMusings can make the jump from a Christmas card to #copyright and #trademark #protection Reinhard von Hennigs Henriette Morton Crystal Bagnardi McBride Thomas Joa Cole Haaf Monica Boccia https://lnkd.in/ecSXJHi9

Piggybacking on yesterday's post regarding flight delays, in this #MornigMusings Reinhard von Hennigs discusses the U.S. Department of Transportation's initiative to align domestic air travel rights with European standards. Here is to a merry Holiday Season and safe travels without delays or cancelations #flightdelays #passengerrights #compensation #flightdisruptions #airlineresponsibilites Crystal Bagnardi McBride Thomas Joa Cole Haaf Monica Boccia Henriette Morton BridgehouseLaw LLP https://lnkd.in/eKjv9hPF

Holiday Season is Travel Season ... flight delays are a nuisance ... in this episode of #MorningMusings Reinhard von Hennigs explores an intriguing intersection of travel law, consumer rights, and cultural drinking habits: https://lnkd.in/eRZDu4Hq Whether you enjoy an #AperolSpritz or a delicious #Eggnog we here at BridgehouseLaw LLP wish you safe and uninterrupted travels #disruptedtravels #flightdelays #compensation #claims #travelersrights #consumerrights #internationallaw Crystal Bagnardi McBride Thomas Joa Cole Haaf Henriette Morton Monica Boccia

Having gone through the process of becoming a #UScitizen this summer, Henriette Morton is sharing her experience. Between submitting her application on May 22, 2024, and #swearingin on September 20, 2024, she will take you through the #interview, the #civictest, and the #oathceremony. Reinhard von Hennigs Crystal Bagnardi McBride Cole Haaf Thomas Joa

With Thanksgiving and the turkey behind us, let's talk lab-grown chicken. In this episode of #MorningMusings, Reinhard von Hennigs dives into the historic approval of the lab-grown bird in the U.S. and its far-reaching implications. #innovation #regulation #legalprecedents #ethicalconsiderations Crystal Bagnardi McBride Thomas Joa Cole Haaf Henriette Morton José María Portabella Villela https://lnkd.in/gPtVvM-S

#Advent and Chocolate ... go together so deliciously. Grab a TOBLERONE chocolate bar and check out this #MorningMusings by Reinhard von Hennigs. He delves into the iconic Swiss chocolate Toblerone, exploring its origins, trademark battles, and unique place in the world of confectionery. #chocolate #trademark #identity #design #branding BridgehouseLaw LLP José María Portabella Villela Crystal Bagnardi McBride Henriette Morton Thomas Joa Cole Haaf https://lnkd.in/exS5YASD

2024 is coming to an end ... make sure to file your report: The CTA requires information about the “reporting company,” each “beneficial owner” of the company, and any “company applicants”. After the initial report, there is no annual or quarterly filing requirement, only that the company must update its documents if its information has changed. Reporting Companies are companies that operate in the US and were either formed with US law (domestic reporting company) or formed with foreign law (foreign reporting company). A reporting company must disclose its full legal name, trade name, current US address, state or foreign jurisdiction of formation, IRS ID and EINs, and state jurisdiction of first registration for foreign reporting companies. Beneficial Owners are individuals who either substantially control the reporting company (examples include senior officers like presidents, CEOs, etc.) or own at least twenty-five percent of the company’s ownership interest. Company Applicants are individuals who either directly filed the documents that created the reporting company or were primarily responsible for directing the filing. Companies must report the beneficial owner and company applicant’s full legal name, date of birth, current address, and a unique identifying number like a US state driver’s license or foreign passport. If the reporting company exists before January 1, 2024, it must file its initial report by January 1, 2025. If the company is created after January 1, 2024, it only has thirty days after its creation to make its filing. Failure to make these required filings can lead to civil and criminal penalties as serious as two years imprisonment and/or $10,000 in fines. BridgehouseLaw LLP is here to assist #CTA #beneficialowner #report #companyinformation #deadline Reinhard von Hennigs Thomas Joa Crystal Bagnardi McBride Cole Haaf Henriette Morton https://lnkd.in/eisg_zPs

Explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and law. #AI and #LegalImplications: Asimov's Influence: Isaac #Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics have long been a benchmark for #ethical considerations in AI. We discuss how these laws might apply or fail in today's legal systems. Current Legal Frameworks: Delve into how AI challenges existing laws, especially in areas like: #IntellectualProperty: The ownership and #copyright of #AIgenerated content. #Liability and #Accountability: Who is responsible when an AI system decides? #Bias and #Fairness: Legal battles over AI's potential to perpetuate or correct societal biases. #Regulation and #Ethics: Global Perspectives: Examine international efforts to regulate AI, from the European Union's proactive stance to debates in the U.S. about the extent of regulation needed. #EthicalConsiderations: How do we balance innovation with ethical AI use, and what ethical guidelines should govern AI development? Why This Matters: Implications for Society: Understand how AI's integration into legal systems could reshape justice, privacy, and individual rights. Business Impact: For companies deploying AI, navigating the legal landscape is crucial for compliance and ethical operation. 🔗 Further Exploration: For a comprehensive look at AI's societal impacts, check out "Morning Musings Book": https://lnkd.in/epFvpGQi Reinhard von Hennigs Crystal Bagnardi McBride Thomas Joa Cole Haaf Henriette Morton

What is Deglobalization The other day, I read an article in the Harvard Business Review about deglobalization, and as you can guess from the name, it is the undoing of globalization. Based on the opinion of this article, deglobalization is based on different trends we have right now. One of the two trends that this article focuses on is the pandemic since the global supply chain has been interrupted. COVID-19 has exposed the vulnerability of the global supply chain when just-in-time production doesn't seem to be in time when you need it. The second trend pointed out is the trade war or “cold war” with China as it is referred to in the article, where all countries involved, seem to be retaliating against each other. Just go back to a few Morning Musings ago where now Australia and China are getting into a trade war. Together, those two trends will lead us to a deglobalized world for short, as the article indicates. In my personal experience, it is a good idea to look around your own house and office and find a product that is only made in one country. Most consumer products, business products, cars, and most things in general are made from products from multiple countries and are assembled in one country, designed in another and sold in another. Who has a real interest in globalization? Well, in the opinion of the article by Harvard Business Review, it is China. The article reminded me of the new silk road initiative, where China is pushing for a new silk road by 2049 which will enhance trade to over 70 countries. So while we in the western part of the world may believe that globalization is not good, the countries who are our current opponents, actually appear to be believing in globalization and placing a major emphasis on trading. What will globalization bring? Only time will tell. #263, August 2020 #deglobalization #tradewar #China #silkroad #coldwar #HarvardBusinessReview. https://lnkd.in/e7M7yHZA