Mr. Chiu's practice includes drafting and prosecuting patent applications, industrial designs and trade - marks, as well as patent licensing and
other commercial transactions relating to intellectual property.
Not exact matches
Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our
commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues
related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and
other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the
transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks
relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks
related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and
other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
These forward - looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among
others, risks
related to competition, management of growth, new products, services and technologies, potential fluctuations in operating results, international expansion, outcomes of legal proceedings and claims, fulfillment center optimization, seasonality,
commercial agreements, acquisitions and strategic
transactions, foreign exchange rates, system interruption, significant amount of indebtedness, inventory, government regulation and taxation, payments and fraud.
These forward - looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among
others, risks
related to competition, management of growth, new products, services and technologies, potential fluctuations in operating results, international expansion, outcomes of legal proceedings and claims, fulfillment center optimization, seasonality,
commercial agreements, acquisitions and strategic
transactions, foreign exchange rates, system interruption, inventory, government regulation and taxation, payments and fraud.
These forward - looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among
others, risks
related to competition, management of growth, new products, services and technologies, potential fluctuations in operating results, international expansion, outcomes of legal proceedings and claims, fulfillment center optimization, seasonality,
commercial agreements, acquisitions and strategic
transactions, foreign exchange rates, system interruption, indebtedness, inventory, government regulation and taxation, payments and fraud.
These forward - looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among
others, risks
related to competition, management of growth, new products, services and technologies, potential fluctuations in operating results, international expansion, outcomes of legal proceedings and claims, fulfillment and data center optimization, seasonality,
commercial agreements, acquisitions and strategic
transactions, foreign exchange rates, system interruption, inventory, government regulation and taxation, payments and fraud.
More particularly, he has assisted in the establishment of corporations, post-incorporation registrations, corporate housekeeping, and providing legal advice on issues
related to corporate compliance, contract law, data privacy law, competition law, and
other legal aspects of
commercial transactions.
She has also successfully negotiated and concluded, on behalf of clients, major economic development and
commercial ownership
transactions, and a number of impact - benefit, mining exploration, interim measures, forestry and energy
related and
other types of agreements.
Recent cases include: Axiom Litigation Financing Fund (acting for the «receiver / liquidator» of a Caymans Islands fund: # 110m dispute); Frauntled Management Limited v Featherwood ($ 13m investment dispute before the BVI Court of Appeal); BBX Capital Asset Management v Royal Bank of Canada & Ors ($ 30m Cayman dispute
relating to
transaction to defraud creditors / sham trusts); Trinity Management Group Ltd v Burke Consolidated Ltd (s. 184I / s.175 BVI dispute); Maruti Holdings PTE Limited v Sinclair Strategies Limited (BVI jurisdictional challenge); QVT Fund & Ors v China Zenix Auto International Limited (s. 184I and s184C BVI dispute: interim injunction) In addition, the international nature of
commercial fraud often results in Paul advising in relation to proceedings before off - shore courts such as in VTB v Nutritek (advised on interim relief in Cayman Islands and maintenance of BVI injunction in light of UK Supreme Court decisions) and in
other off - shore jurisdictions such as Jersey, Guernsey and Nevis.
Business Development: Brokering various business dealings that further the diversification of Indian economies Developing and accessing
commercial financial programs and services for tribal governments, including tax - exempt offerings and federally - guaranteed housing loans Serving as issuer or underwriter's counsel in tribal bond issuances Ensuring tribal compliance with Bank Secrecy Act and
other federal financial regulatory requirements Handling federal and state income, excise, B&O, property and
other tax matters for tribes and tribal businesses Chartering tribal business enterprises under tribal, state and federal law Registering and protecting tribal trademarks and copyrights Negotiating franchise agreements for restaurants and retail stores on Indian reservations Custom - tailoring construction contracts for tribes and general contractors Helping secure federal SBA 8 (a) and
other contracting preferences for Indian - owned businesses Facilitating contractual relations between tribes and tribal casinos, and gaming vendors Building tribal workers» compensation and self - insurance programs Government Relations: Handling state and federal regulatory matters in the areas of tribal gaming, environmental and cultural resources, workers» compensation, taxation, health care and education Negotiating tribal - state gaming compacts and fuel and cigarette compacts, and inter-local land use and law enforcement agreements Advocacy before the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington Indian Gaming Association and National Indian Gaming Commission Preparing tribal codes and regulations, including tribal court,
commercial, gaming, taxation, energy development, environmental and cultural resources protection, labor & employment, and workers» compensation laws Developing employee handbooks, manuals and personnel policies Advocacy in areas of treaty rights, gaming, jurisdiction, taxation, environmental and cultural resource protection Brokering fee - to - trust and
related real estate and jurisdictional
transactions Litigation & Appellate Services: Handling complex Indian law litigation, including
commercial, labor & employment, tax, land use, treaty rights, natural and cultural resource matters Litigating tribal trust mismanagement claims against the United States, and evaluating tribal and individual property claims under the Indian Claims Limitation Act Defending tribes and tribal insureds from tort claims brought against them in tribal, state and federal courts, including defense tenders pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal rights.
«
commercial dispute» means a dispute between parties
relating to matters of a
commercial nature, whether contractual or not, such as trade
transactions for the supply or exchange of goods or services, distribution agreements,
commercial representation or agency, factoring, leasing, construction of works, consulting, engineering, licensing, investment, financing, banking, insurance, exploitation agreements and concessions, joint ventures,
other forms of industrial or business co-operation or the carriage of goods or passengers; («différend
commercial»)
As part of the
transaction structure, parties jointly worked on the negotiation of
other important complementary agreements — besides the share purchase agreement -, such as a services and lease agreement, which includes, among
others commercial issues, the transitional processes to be implemented in relation to the manufacturing and bottling of beers and
other related malt beverages on the Planta Huachipa, in favour of Ambev.
Brinkley Morgan counsels clients on all types of real estate
transactions relating to the purchase, sale, financing, development, lease and
other use of
commercial and residential real property.
The legal services offered by this firm include
commercial and residential real estate
transactions, negotiation, civil litigation, mediation, arbitration, unlawful detainer (eviction),
commercial tenant defense, HOA disputes, and a wide variety of
other real estate -
related services.
Our attorneys deal with a variety of
commercial transactions related to the operation of law firms, medical and
other professional practices.
As a full service title company for both residential and
commercial real estate
transactions, we have an experienced and professional staff that can offer title insurance, real estate closings, construction disbursements and
other related services.