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
I recently discussed with a client what steps it should take to protect its trade secrets across the various countries where it manufactures products and conducts business. Although this client has been operating internationally for nearly a decade, it now faces the challenge of bringing its most valuable intellectual property into competitive, and sometimes risky,
Navigating the Nuances When Working with Foreign Companies and Legal Professionals Way back in 2009, I wrote a blog post on the challenges and cultural differences I encountered while working with lawyers in Asia. At that time, my observations were primarily based on representing American companies entering Asian markets. Since then, this one post has
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
