Articles and Briefings

Our publications and briefings provide an in-depth analysis of commercial and legal developments, as they happen.

Brexit Services: How Womble Bond Dickinson Can Help US Companies with Brexit-Related Concerns

Apr 15 2019

With more than 1,000 attorneys in both the US and UK, Womble Bond Dickinson already is working with US companies to assist them in preparing for Brexit.

Vincent Look in IPWatchdog: What to Know in the Lead-Up to Brexit and the Unitary Patent System

Apr 12 2019

With a “no-deal” Brexit still a possibility and the Unitary Patent system set to take effect sometime this year, EU patent applicants who want protection in the UK should be aware of the many moving parts to consider.

Brexit: Trick or Treat?

Apr 11 2019

The risk of a "no deal" Brexit on April 12th has been averted by the EU Council's offer to extend the Article 50 deadline to October 31, 2019.

BREXIT: The Unclear Option, or the Nuclear Option?

Apr 03 2019

It would be tempting to table a motion suggesting that the House of Commons should go to rehab – just to find out whether its answer would be "no, no, no".

BREXIT: Finding the Least Worst Option?

Mar 28 2019

On March 28, 2019, at least we can be reasonably confident that the UK does not face a "no deal" Brexit at 11.00pm on March 29th. Reasonably confident, but not absolutely certain.

US Tax Reform for Exporters that Both North Carolina Manufacturers and Triangle High Tech Businesses Can Love

Mar 22 2019

The 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) introduced a number of provisions that fundamentally change the way that the US taxes income from the foreign operations of US groups. One of the more favorable TCJA provisions provides for a significantly reduced rate of tax on income that US businesses earn directly from foreign sales.

BREXIT: Can "EXIT DAY" Be Changed in Time?

Mar 22 2019

On March 21st the European Council agreed to extend the UK's Article 50 notice period, until May 22nd if the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration (WA) is approved by the House of Commons before March 29th; or Until April 12th if the WA is not approved.

Brexit: The Long Goodbye?

Mar 15 2019

The Parliamentary week began with a stark choice between the UK government's Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration (WA) and a "no deal" Brexit. The week has ended with no real change.

Brexit: Temporary Tariff Rates

Mar 15 2019

On 13 March 2019 the UK government published details of the temporary rates of customs duty it would impose on imports should a "no deal" Brexit occur

The Juncker Presidency and EU Tax Policy

Mar 08 2019

In this reprint of his 2014 article, Rick leveraged his past working relationship to Jean Claude Juncker to accurately predict the unprecedented tax policy success of the Juncker Commission.

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