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litigation, hearing cases involving businesses that are operating throughout the
United States. Unlike in Israel, it is important to keep in mind that, in the U.S., there are
both state and federal court systems and, depending on the underlying jurisdictional
facts, a case may be heard in either a Texas state court, or a federal court located
geographically within Texas.
Final Word
Texas is a business-friendly state with limited regulation, but as with any foreign
investment, it is important to seek appropriate legal and regulatory counsel before
proceeding.
Israeli companies seeking to access the capital markets in the United States to
raise money for their business operations will also need to engage counsel to
assist with compliance with federal securities laws.