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Happy Holidays and Happy 2016!

Posted on December 22, 2015

The Gabriela Noemi Smith, PLLC, wishes its clients, colleagues and friends HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND A SUCCESSFUL 2016!

Understanding the B-1 Business Visa

Posted on August 23, 2015

What is a B-1 Business Visa? The B-1 business visa is a nonimmigrant visa for those who would like to enter the U.S. for short-term business-related reasons without providing actual labor or receiving payment from a U.S. source. Business visits typically last less than 90 days but can last up to one year, including an… Read more »

Software Industry Presentations in Argentina

Posted on July 27, 2015

On July 21st and 23rd, attorney Gabriela Smith met with Argentinean software industry leaders and discussed the legal framework for doing business in the U.S. Duting her meetings, Gabriela discussed several legal issues affecting the companies doing business in the U.S., including formation of legal entities, intellectual property, international data transfers, and immigration matters, among… Read more »

Recent Seminar at LiftFund in Dallas, TX

Posted on July 15, 2015

On July 9, 2015, attorney Gabriela N. Smith spoke to a group of entrepreneurs about legal issues to consider when starting a new business.  The presentation covered the following topics:  General Regulatory Matters, Company Formation, including issues to consider in selecting a company name, and Contract Red Flags. Thank you, LiftFund for the opportunity to… Read more »

Upcoming Speaking Engagement in La Plata, Argentina

Posted on July 13, 2015

On July, 23, 2015, attorney Gabriela Noemí Smith will be speaking to a group of Argentinean software start-ups in her native city of La Plata in Argentina.  The presentation will be hosted by La Plata HUB and the Distrito Informatico del Gran La Plata, and will be focused on the U.S. legal framework for doing business in the… Read more »

Legal Seminar for the Software Industry – Red ArgenTIna IT

Posted on July 4, 2015

On July 21st, 2015, Gabriela will be presenting a seminar in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Argentinean software companies on legal issues affecting software companies doing business in the U.S.  The seminar will cover a variety of topics including: structure of international expansion, contracts and transactions, intellectual property, visas, and U.S. regulatory framework. The seminar will be… Read more »

Certification as Minority Business Enteprise

Posted on July 4, 2015

The Gabriela Noemi Smith Law Firm, PLLC, is pleased to announce that it received a certification as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).  The certification was obtained after a rigorous analysis of the Firm’s minority ownership, potential, and financial stability.

Meetings with Argentinean Authorities

Posted on July 4, 2015

Attorney Gabriela Noemi Smith, along with her colleague Marcos Ronquillo, recently participated in a breakfast meeting at the University of Houston where Argentinean Ambassador Cecilia Nahon discussed Argentina’s sovereign debt restructuring.  The discussion was held in the President’s Board Room and included the participation of academicians and business leaders.  The event was hosted by the… Read more »

Outsourcing: The Due Diligence Process

Posted on June 11, 2015

The decision to outsource a service to an offshore location involves not only an analysis from the business and cost perspective, but also requires an understanding of legal, risk, and cultural aspects of the undertaking. A complete and thorough due diligence process tailored to the outsourced operation is a necessary step for success. From a… Read more »