AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business

Oct 17 2024 23 ep. 27 mins

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Our podcast series, “AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business,” is hosted by Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner, leader of the Ireland & Northern Ireland practice, and administrative partner of the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Mike is joined by fellow AGG attorneys and experts in international business to discuss legal issues impacting both inbound and outbound foreign investment.

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Mastering ITC Section 337 Investigations

Oct 17 2024 28 mins

In this episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-chair of the firm’s International practice, is joined by Andrew Beverina, AGG Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property of counsel and former International Trade Commission attorney, to discuss the complexities of ITC Section 337 investigations. They explore strategies for companies facing import disput

The Rise of Korean Investment in the Southeast U.S.

Oct 02 2024 24 mins

In this episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-chair of the firm’s International practice, is joined by AGG International Arbitration partner Lance Lee to discuss Korea's booming investment in the southeastern United States. Mike and Lance shed light on the decision-making process behind Korean companies' U.S. expansion and why states like Georgia are prime targets for

Navigating U.S. Sanctions and Their Implications for Non-U.S. Individuals and Entities

Jul 31 2024 23 mins

In this episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-chair of the firm’s International Initiative, is joined by Allison Raley, AGG Emerging Technologies co-chair and Certified Global Sanction Specialist, to analyze U.S. export controls and sanctions. They examine enforcement mechanisms, compliance challenges, and risk mitigation strategies, including the application of U.S.

Scaling Success: Hanley Energy's Journey From Ireland to the U.S.

Jul 17 2024 21 mins

In this episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-chair of the firm’s International Initiative, sits down with Clive Gilmore, co-founder of Hanley Energy, to explore Hanley Energy’s journey from Ireland to the United States. Mike and Clive examine the strategic decisions that fueled its cross-border success, from inception in an Irish incubation center to establishing a

The Political and Legal Maze of ESG in the U.S. and Abroad

Jul 03 2024 25 mins

In this episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-chair of the firm’s International Initiative, is joined by Rebecca Davis and Caroline Magee, leaders of AGG's ESG team, to unpack the challenges and opportunities of Environmental, Social, and Governance ("ESG") issues in the U.S. Despite being a well-known term, ESG lacks a shared definition and is surrounded by political

What Foreign Investors Need to Know About U.S. Independent Contractor Laws

Jun 18 2024 27 mins

In this episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-chair of the firm’s International Initiative, is joined by Megan Mitchell, AGG Employment Law partner, to discuss the complexities of classifying independent contractors in the United States. Mike and Megan cover the intricacies foreign investors and U.S.-based employers face in distinguishing between independent contracto

Resolving Cross-Border Conflicts Through International Arbitration

Jun 04 2024 20 mins

In this episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-chair of the firm’s International Initiative, is joined by his fellow co-chair of the International Initiative, Glenn Hendrix, who also serves as a partner in AGG's International Arbitration and Healthcare practices. Mike and Glenn take a deep dive into the complexities of resolving disputes in cross-border agreements. Tog

Tips and Tricks for Foreign Investors Employing U.S. Personnel

May 29 2024 25 mins

In this episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-leader of the firm’s International Initiative, is joined by Henry Perlowski, AGG Employment Law co-chair, to discuss various challenges foreign investors may encounter when employing U.S. personnel and how to overcome them. Mike and Henry address employment contracts, wage and hour issues, conducting due diligence on poten

Part 2 – A General Counsel's Map for International Business Expansion

Apr 24 2024 26 mins

In this two-part episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-leader of the firm’s International Initiative, is joined by Allison Raley, AGG Emerging Technologies and Women in Tech Law co-chair, to discuss what general counsels should consider when their companies are seeking international expansion. Allison, a former GC of a tech company, brings first-hand experience to the

Part 1 – A General Counsel's Map for International Business Expansion

Apr 23 2024 22 mins

In this two-part episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-leader of the firm’s International Initiative, is joined by Allison Raley, AGG Emerging Technologies and Women in Tech Law co-chair, to discuss what general counsels should consider when their companies are seeking international expansion. Allison, a former GC of a tech company, brings first-hand experience to the