Tag Archives: foreign investment

Foreign Visas & Universities — Federal & State Proposals: More Proactive Policies for Economic Development?

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Stuart Malawer

This week Senator Mark Warner introduced bipartisan legislation that would update regulatory and tax policies to encourage entrepreneurs and innovators to launch new companies and create jobs. The Start-Up Act, introduced with Sen. Jerry Moran, includes various elements. Most importantly, it … Continue reading →

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Foreign Investment and National Security – Restricting Huawei’s Contracts & Investments – Wrong Signal?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Stuart Malawer

Various attempts to acquire business opportunities in the U.S. by the Chinese telecom company, Huawei, have been blocked by the federal government. These federal actions have been based upon national security concerns over technology transfer and cybersecurity.  Global mergers and foreign investment are … Continue reading →

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Foreign Investment, State Economic Development and Removing Disincentives — Very Necessary.

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Stuart Malawer

  States need to follow an aggressive economic development policy focusing on attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). States ought to assess their business and regulatory environments to ensure equal treatment for foreign corporations. The federal government ought to remove unnecessary … Continue reading →

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