Sinosure Debt Collection: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Protect Your Company
Facing a Sinosure claim from China? Discover how our firm helps clients pay nothing, protect trademarks & shipments, and avoid blacklists. Get expert legal help now.
Sourcing Agent Deceptions: How to Spot, Stop and Prevent International Manufacturing Scams
Discover how to identify sourcing agent fraud and fake manufacturers. Learn China factory verification techniques to avoid manufacturing agent scams costing millions in hidden markups.
China Manufacturer Copying You? Why a Trademark Beats an NNN Agreement Every Time
Unfortunately, writing an NNN Agreement after your manufacturer has copied your products is the equivalent of shutting the barn door after all the cows have left. I cannot help be candid here: your factory is demonstrating unethical business practices. And while I wish a piece of paper could magically transform such behavior, the reality is
Molds and Tooling in International Manufacturing: The 30 Essential FAQs
Molds and Tooling in International Manufacturing: 30 Essential FAQs On May 25, we published The Guide to Molds and Tooling in International Manufacturing, laying out just about everything we thought you need to know about molds, tooling, and the contracts that protect them—along with practical steps to secure your supply chain. The response was immediate.
New AD/CVD Petitions: Hardwood and Decorative Plywood from China, Indonesia, Vietnam
New Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petitions Filed for Hardwood Plywood Imports Introduction On May 22, 2025, new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of hardwood and decorative plywood (“plywood”) from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The petition was filed by the Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood. This is a
New AD/CVD Petitions: L-Lysine from China
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petitions for L-Lysine from China Introduction On May 28, 2025, new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of L-lysine from China. The petitions were filed by the Lysine Fair Trade Coalition and its individual members: Archer Daniels Midland Company, CJ Bio America, Inc., and Evonik Corporation.
Free Webinar Tomorrow: Moving Your Manufacturing Out of China
Exiting China Without Disrupting Your Supply Chain—or Inviting Legal Risk Join our expert-led webinar to learn how to transition smartly, legally, and smoothly Are you considering relocating your manufacturing operations out of China? You’re not alone. With rising risks and mounting complexities, more companies are reevaluating their China-based supply chains. But making the move is
THE Guide to Molds and Tooling in International Manufacturing
The Guide to Molds and Tooling in International Manufacturing A manufacturer our law firm recently represented paid $200,000 to retrieve molds they had purchased for just $80,000 eight months earlier. The reason? A lack of a formal tooling agreement. These disputes aren’t rare—in fact, they’re becoming increasingly common. With tariffs now exceeding 50% on many
Beyond the 30%: The Real China Tariffs RIGHT NOW
Beyond the 30%: The Real China Tariffs RIGHT NOW Think the China tariff picture is a simple 30%? Think again. The reality for U.S. businesses navigating the complexities of importing reveals a far more expensive and tangled web of duties, often surging beyond 50% While the headlines tout a 30% flat rate as relief, this
Buyer Beware: The Hidden Risks of Unpaid Tariffs Under DDP
The Hidden Risks of Unpaid Tariffs Under DDP Many U.S. companies assume that importing under Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) terms shields them from tariffs. It doesn’t. At our law firm, we’re seeing a sharp rise in cases where buyers thought their overseas seller would handle all duties—only to end up facing unexpected customs bills, seized