A successful friend once encouraged me to reach out and connect with successful people who are doing what I want to be doing. He said that when many people reach the pinnacle of their careers, they want to help the next generation of promising leaders. That advice stuck with me, mainly because I tested that
Cutting Legal Corners in Emerging Markets Introduction It can be tempting to take shortcuts to expedite processes or reduce costs in an emerging market country. But these shortcuts often lead to legal and reputational risks that can have severe consequences for your business. Despite assurances (usually given to you by your local employee/fixer/partner) that your
CFIUS Reporting Requirements The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is an interagency committee that reviews certain transactions involving foreign investment in the United States. Its role is to identify and address any national security risks that could arise from these potential investments. With increasing global tensions over technological competition and supply
Balancing Between U.S. and China Regulations Companies that do business in or with both China and the United States must navigate the geopolitical tensions between these two countries The escalating legal and regulatory conflicts between these superpowers have created a challenging “compliance dilemma.” In this post I explore the intricacies of this dilemma and what
On April 3, 2024, antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of certain epoxy resins from China, India, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. The petitions were filed by the U.S. Epoxy Resin Producers Ad Hoc Coalition, consisting of two U.S. producers, Olin Corporation and Westlake Corporation. Epoxy resins are used in
International Joint Ventures An international joint venture can provide a pathway to new markets, shared innovation, and the distribution of risks and resources. Yet, the allure of these global partnerships is matched by the complexity of their execution, where success hinges not merely on the alignment of business strategies but, more fundamentally, on the compatibility
Foreign Language Contracts are Key I must have told clients at least a hundred times in my career that “foreign language contracts are key.” In this post, I explain why I so often say this and why this is the case. The Complexity of Language in Legal Contexts One of the things I often do
Mastering International Payment Terms: Essential Strategies for Business Security International trade opens up a world of opportunities for businesses, but it also presents a minefield of risks, particularly with payment terms. Cross-border trade disputes commonly involve issues related to payment terms and conditions, and without proper safeguards, unfavorable payment terms can cripple a company’s cash
فك رموز التصنيفات الجمركية الأمريكية – دليل شامل بالنسبة للشركات العاملة في مجال التجارة الدولية، يمكن أن يؤدي التعامل الفعال مع اللوائح الجمركية الأمريكية إلى توفير كبير في التكاليف، ومزايا تتعلق بالامتثال، وعملية تجارية أكثر سلاسة. ويعد فهم التصنيفات الجمركية عنصراً أساسياً في هذه العملية. ما هو التصنيف الجمركي؟ يخصص التصنيف الجمركي رمزاً فريداً لكل
في الأسبوع الماضي، ألقيت كلمة في المؤتمر السنوي للصين الذي تعقده جامعة بريغهام يونغ، والذي يقام الآن في دورته الثامنة تحت إشراف الأستاذ بيتر تشان من الجامعة. وكان موضوع المؤتمر هذا العام هو «السلام معًا: مواصلة ثقافة التعاون». وقد أصبح الأستاذ تشان صديقًا عزيزًا لي على مدار السنوات القليلة الماضية منذ أن بدأت حضور المؤتمر. وهو
