US investment funds may be entitled to refunds of EU tax withholding on dividends *

European Union, France, USA - June 27 2012
In a recent ruling, the European Court of Justice determined that France may no longer require 30% withholding on dividends paid to non-resident investment funds meeting the requirements of a UCIT because it does not withhold on such funds if they are domestic.

Co-authors: Susan P. Serota.

FATCA creates new issues for cross-border stock and other incentive compensation plans *

USA - March 22 2012
When a multinational company implements product deployment, research, sales expansion and manufacturing on an international basis, it may want a unified approach to compensation incentives covering both U.S. and other foreign executives.

Co-authors: Susan P. Serota.

New FATCA regulations solve some issues for pension plans, but other problems remain *

USA - March 22 2012
For multinational companies, it is increasingly common to move key employees in and out of different countries – a practice that can trigger a variety of issues.

Co-authors: Susan P. Serota.

Social security in an international context *

USA - November 15 2011
The U.S. program for social security has been much in the news lately, with characterizations that are both favorable and unfavorable.