Anti-dumping (AD) and Countervailing Duty (CVD) Risks Anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations can have a significant impact on businesses that import products into the United States, either directly 0r indirectly. These investigations, initiated by domestic industries, aim to protect against unfairly traded imports. Understanding the factors that trigger such inquiries is crucial for
Chinese Investment in Your 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 people ask
INCOTERMS: What They Are & How Mistakes Cost Millions As international business lawyers, we get all kinds of questions—some quick, some complex, some oddly specific, and others so common they come up almost weekly. One recurring question we hear from clients across industries goes something like this: Quick Question: What Are INCOTERMS, and How Important
High-Quality Dispute Resolution Clauses With sushi restaurants, it’s the yellowfin. With new houses, it’s the windows. With international contracts, it’s the dispute resolution provision. The “it” I am talking about is the easiest, fastest, most accurate way to judge whether something is good or not. For international contracts, I head straight to the dispute resolution
As lawyers, we field a wide range of questions—from the straightforward to the deeply complex. We’re often expected to be oracle-level wizards, much like how people now view AI. In this “Quick Question Tuesday series, we’ll share some of these intriguing questions along with our answers. For longtime China Law Blog readers, this “Quick Question
Introduction I am an international transactions lawyer. I frequently handle the initial stages of transactions and often find myself negotiating with parties who do not have legal representation. In these scenarios, I am trying to put together the easiest and most streamlined contract that the counterparty will be comfortable with. This work requires a deep
An International Law Checklist — The Top 8 Every so often, clients or potential clients inquire about the essential legal considerations for operating successfully in a foreign country. Every country has its own legal requirements that can trip up companies that seek to do business there. The below checklist is intended to be an initial
Doing Business Overseas We international lawyers often get inquiries from companies eager to establish a subsidiary or other entity abroad. This is one of the most exciting but daunting prospects for a company more accustomed to domestic laws, regulations, financiers, and business partners. In this post, I will briefly look at the key things to
Dispute Resolution Provisions Imagine losing millions of dollars because your contract did not properly specify how to handle a dispute. One of the most crucial, yet often overlooked, aspects of international contract drafting is dispute resolution. This is not a mere formality; it is essential for protecting your business interests. It is important to use
Disposable Aluminum Containers, Pans, and Trays from China On May 16, 2024, antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of Disposable Aluminum Containers, Pans, and Trays from the People’s Republic of China. The petitions were filed by the Aluminum Foil Container Manufacturers Association, consisting of Durable Packaging International, D&Q Fine pack,
