Mitigating China Supply Chain Risks
Navigating supply chains with Chinese manufacturers presents challenges like withheld goods, surprise fees, unresolved disputes, and late deliveries. Over the years, representing companies that source products from foreign countries has provided me with a deep understanding of how these disruptions impact businesses and the various ways they can be mitigated.
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New AD/CVD Petitions: Hexamine from China, Germany, India, Saudi Arabia
On September 30, 2024, a new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petition was filed against imports of Hexamine from China, Germany, India and Saudi Arabia. Due to its reactive nature, hexamine is used primarily as an input to produce explosives and energy products, a curing agent or catalyst in the plastics and resin industries,
Quick Question Tuesday, Part 10: Does China’s New Board Member Requirement Affect My 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 us, along with our answers.
Exploding Hezbollah Pagers and YOUR Supply Chain Risks
International Supply Chain Risks
As I write this, nearly 50 Hezbollah terrorists are dead, and 3,000 or so more are lying in hospitals with severe injuries caused by Made in Taiwan/Made in Hungary pagers infused with explosive material. This pager explosion operation, likely orchestrated by Mossad with the help of the IDF and Druze and
September 24 Webinar: Navigating Post-Election Geopolitical and Economic Shifts
Webinar: Navigating Post-Election Geopolitical and Economic Shifts
In the wake of a U.S. presidential election, businesses often face a period of uncertainty as new policies and global dynamics unfold. To help you navigate these potential changes, we’re co-hosting an exclusive webinar with leading experts in geopolitics and international business. This event is designed to equip
Quick Question Tuesday, Part 9. What is China’s Game Plan for International Business Relations?
What is China’s Game Plan for International Business Relations?
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
Love is Blind UK and why DIY China Law is SO Dangerous
No More DIY Law, Please
Have you ever made a major business or life decision based on advice from a friend, a blog, or a DIY guide, only to find out later that it was flawed?
Last week provided me with three compelling examples of why lawyers are indispensable in making any legal decisions. In this
Negotiating A China Licensing Agreement
China Licensing Negotiations
Our China lawyers have been increasingly drafting contracts for foreign companies licensing their brand names, concepts, or technologies for use in China. Historically, this type of licensing was primarily confined to the industrial sector. Nowadays, a significant portion of our work involves crafting licensing agreements for companies eager to tap into the
Quick Question Tuesday, Part 8: Should You Work for a Chinese Company?
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
How to Protect Your Trade Secrets Internationally
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,