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ReCap and Replay of our Post-election Webinar – The U.S. Election Is Over. What’s Next for YOUR International Business?

With the 2024 U.S. election results in, businesses worldwide are preparing for the impact of the second Trump administration. This post summarizes the key takeaways on trade, immigration, and supply chain challenges from our November 11 webinar. Watch the replay! Whether you’re a seasoned CEO or an emerging entrepreneur, understanding these changes is important for

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How Will President Trump Impact Your International Business: A November 11 Webinar

International Business Webinar: Anticipating Changes Under the Trump Administration With a new Trump administration in the White House, understanding shifts in global business policies becomes crucial for legal and business professionals worldwide. Join us for our November 11 webinar featuring top international law attorneys—Shannon Brandao, Frederic Rocafort, Akshat Divatia, Dan Harris and Adams Lee—as they

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Quick Question Tuesday, Part 8: Should You Work for a Chinese Company?

Should You Work for a Chinese Company? As lawyers, we spend a lot of time fielding good, bad, weird, interesting, deep, superficial, and all types of other questions from people. We’re generally expected to be oracle-level wizards, a lot like people are treating AI now. In this series, we’ll share some of these questions that

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Quick Question Tuesday, Part 6: Is China Winning the AI Race?

Is China Winning the AI Race? As lawyers, we spend a lot of time fielding good, bad, weird, interesting, deep, superficial, and all types of other questions from people. We’re generally expected to be oracle-level wizards, a lot like people are treating AI now. In this series, we’ll share some of these questions that people

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China Transactions When Your Due Diligence Says Don’t Do It

China Transaction Due Diligence My law firm’s international lawyers do a significant amount of transactional work, which we call “happy law.” It’s generally happy because the buyer and seller largely know what they want from the other side, and they have already agreed in principle on what the deal will look like. Both sides bring