Is Hong Kong Irrelevant? I recently had a nearly two-hour conversation with a Beijing lawyer friend of mine. He’s with a Chinese law firm, and our talks often involve exchanging insights about our respective countries—both of us aiming to better understand emerging trends for our law firms’ future focus. I value these discussions highly as
President Trump’s Just Announced Tariffs on Products from Canada, Mexico, and China This blog post is intended to provide the latest information and analyze the potential implications of newly proposed tariffs by President-elect Donald Trump on imports from the United States’ three largest trading partners—Canada, Mexico, and China. My aim is to assess what might
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
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
Expanding Your Business Internationally The allure of global markets is undeniable for any business aiming to expand. While it’s often said that entering international markets offers immense opportunities, it also demands a profound understanding of diverse markets far from home. In this blog post, we will explore the key considerations for businesses seeking to expand
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
