Why you should use a lawyer for all US transactions
Remember the lady who sued McDonald’s and got millions of dollars? She spilled hot coffee on herself and got rich – or so we think. In this podcast, lawyer Carl van der Zandt tells us the real story behind this headline-grabbing court case, while also explaining the differences between the Dutch and American legal systems.
Carl is a Dutch lawyer who practices law in New York. He has helped countless European scale ups establish their US entity and do business the American way.
Turns out, while Americans may be quicker to sue someone, but it is not as easy as popular opinion may have you think. The fear of getting sued worries many European business owners. Rest assured, Carl explains that there are lots of ways a lawyer can help you reduce the risk of getting sued.
“Getting sued is an invitation to negotiate”
~ Carl van der Zandt
Carl explains why it is necessary to have a lawyer guide you through just about every business transaction, and what Dutch scale ups should know about the US legal system.
What you will learn:
If you want a right, you have to write it down
Differences in promises between a US and Dutch contract
What is contractual freedom
How to minimize the risk of getting sued
What it means to get sued – is it really that bad?
Differences in contract enforcement
Should your contract be bulletproof or watertight ?
Resources
Culture Guide - Top 10 insights for doing business in the US
Connect with Carl van der Zandt on LinkedIn
The Culture Map - very insightful book about cultural differences. A fun and easy read!
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