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
What Is the Right Way for a Private Company to Raise Capital from a Chinese Investor? Chinese Investment in a U.S. Company We often hear from U.S. companies with a business contact in China who wants to invest. The proposed deal may sound simple: agree on a valuation, sign the documents, and wire the money.
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
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
Ten practical lessons to help you avoid costly mistakes involving contracts, IP, payments, compliance, employees, and more.
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
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
