Greenberg Traurig, P.A.

For more than three decades, Greenberg Traurig, P.A. has delivered practical, business-focused solutions for clients, from emerging companies to Fortune 500 corporations. Our international network of offices provides a multi-disciplinary team with the strategic business, legal, and political experience required to solve the increasingly complex needs of regional, national, and global companies.

North Korea Sanctions Relief--the First Step
Frederick F. Shaheen, Kara M. Bombach, July 17, 2008
On June 26, 2008, President Bush announced certain changes to U.S. sanctions against North Korea. For the short term, the change will have little practical impact on U.S. companies and individuals in their proposed dealings with North Korea.

Supreme Court Places Burden on Employers to Establish Defense to Age Discrimination Claims
Laura L. Robertson, Shane T. Muñoz, July 17, 2008
In a recent employee-friendly decision, Meacham v. Knolls Atomic Power Lab., 554 U.S. - (June 19, 2008), the U.S. Supreme Court clarified an employer's burden of proof under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).

Turf Battle or Investor Protection?
Ira N. Rosner, Elina L. Todorova, July 17, 2008
In light of growing suitability concerns and questionable selling techniques, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reevaluated its position regarding indexed products and, in particular, indexed annuities under which payments to the purchaser are dependent upon the performance of a...