I must receive at least a twenty emails every single week (no exaggeration) from law students (mostly), potential law students, and even lawyers asking me what they should be doing to become a China lawyer or an international lawyer. In most cases I respond by telling them that they should go to the best law… Continue Reading
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China Contracts Because China Law Does Matter
Posted in Legal NewsFascinating and important post over at the Chinese Law Prof blog today, entitled, “When does law matter in China?” The post and my own experiences lead me to answer by saying “all the time.” But remember mattering is not the same thing as being determinative. Professor Clarke starts his blog post by noting how he… Continue Reading
Chinese Business Law Books You Should Own
Posted in UncategorizedWe constantly receive emails from readers seeking our advice on the books they should be reading to better understand China’s laws and legal systems. I respond to those emails by linking over to the most recent post listing out such books. Realizing, however, that our last list has gotten a bit long in the tooth,… Continue Reading
Your Chinese Lawyer. Trust Yet Verify?
Posted in Legal NewsGot an email recently from someone who had contacted me months ago regarding a potential litigation matter against a Chinese company. The case was not terribly complicated and so I recommended this person secure local Chinese counsel, particularly since he spoke Mandarin. The new email was an update and the news was not good. Seems… Continue Reading
Selling Into China: The New Wave
Posted in China BusinessBy: Steve Dickinson The promise of China as a market for U.S. exports has always been one of the dreams of U.S. businessmen. What many U.S. companies now need to understand is that dream has already been realized. With little fanfare, China has become one of the major markets for U.S. imports. China is already… Continue Reading
When To Bring In Your China Lawyer. There Should Be Lag Time.
Posted in Legal NewsClients are always asking when I should be brought into a matter and my response is nearly always “the sooner the better.” Many times when clients are talking about doing a deal in China I tell them to keep me posted on their initial negotiations, but that we will not “turn on the clock” until… Continue Reading
Your Chinese-American VP Don’t Know Diddley ‘Bout China Law And I Have Friggin Had It.
Posted in Legal NewsBefore my law firm hires anyone, we make sure they do not have a problem with swearing. Because I do. I know I shouldn’t, but darn, certain swear words are absolutely critical for communication. But when I started this blog, I swore (pun intended) I would strive never to write anything I would not want… Continue Reading
So You Want To Be An International/China Lawyer? Part III
Posted in Legal NewsI am frequently emailed by college students, law students and even practitioners, seeking advice on what it takes to become an international lawyer. It seems the lawyer behind the Counterfeit Chic blog (an excellent blog, BTW) gets even more of these regarding “fashion law” and she gives answers in her post, entitled, “Fashion Law.” How… Continue Reading
Chinese Law Gossip — Boy Oh Boy/Man Oh Man/My Oh My
Posted in Legal NewsNew blog out there called "The Life of a Lawyer at a Chinese Law Firm: Practicing Law in a Country Where There is no Law." It is a most unusual blog and certainly worth a look-see. The writer has wisely chosen to remain anonymous, though it took me one e-mail to get the writer’s name. … Continue Reading
Foreign Partners In China Crime Do The Time
Posted in Legal NewsYet another great post by Andrew Hupert over at the Chinese Negotiation/Negotiating in China Blog, entitled, “Negotiating in China: Partners in Crime. ” [link no longer exists] The post is on how foreign companies doing business in China must avoid engaging in illegal acts just because they are asked to do so by their Chinese… Continue Reading
Nude Web Chats Quite Revealing On State Of China Law
Posted in Legal NewsArticle over at MSNBC.com entitled, “China law blind to nude Web chats: Charges dropped on woman using a Web cam in the buff,” gives an interesting peek into China jurisprudence. Article is on how Chinese prosecutors were forced to drop a case against a housewife who had organized online nude chats, after discovering no Chinese… Continue Reading
So You Want To Practice International Law/China Law? Part II
Posted in Legal NewsNearly every week, I get a couple e-mails and/or calls from earnest law students seeking pearls of wisdom regarding how to break into international law or China law. I usually talk about the need to learn as many languages as possible and about the benefits of having lived overseas. A couple years ago, I gave… Continue Reading
Doing Business In China: The Most Basic Rules
Posted in Legal NewsNewsweek just ran a story on problems one might encounter while engaging in medical testing in China. Entitled, “Meds and Miracles,” this article is necessary reading for anyone doing business in China, not just those doing medical testing. I strongly suggest you read it. Twice. China has become a worldwide center for medical testing. My… Continue Reading
Guaranteed China Savings — With Fine Print And Caveats
Posted in China BusinessThe All Roads Lead to China Blog did an excellent post the other day, entitled, “Save Money in China GUARANTEED!“ Though I wholeheartedly concur with the advice, I must, as a China lawyer add some fine print. All Roads sets forth a nine fold path for guaranteed cost savings in China outsourcing, of which I… Continue Reading
Is A Cigar In China Really Just A Cigar?
Posted in China BusinessWe often discuss ways to protect your business in China, your brand in China, your Iintellectual property in China and other um . . . valuables. But that is all from (naturally) a China lawyer/legal perspective. For a good read on what might go wrong in China from more of a business/finance perspective, I recommend… Continue Reading
Chinese Antitrust Law — I Don’t Think So
Posted in Legal NewsEvery few months there is an up-tick in interest regarding China’s “upcoming” antitrust law. We seem to be in another such phase right now. But each time enactment looks closer, it is put off and the reason for that is simple: China is not ready for such a law to be applied to its State… Continue Reading
Free China Legal Advice: Do Not Sign A Contract You Do Not Understand
Posted in Legal NewsThe official language of China is Chinese. If you sign a contract written in Chinese it is a valid contract whether you understand Chinese or not. Rule Number One for doing business in China: do not sign a contract in Chinese unless you know exactly what it says as you will be bound by that… Continue Reading
China — Start Lawyering Up
Posted in Legal NewsThose of you in China or thinking of going there, I have two words for you: lawyer up. These are the words every lawyer loves to hear (come on, admit it), particularly when spoken by a very knowledgeable non-lawyer. And when that non-lawyer is Shanghai management consultant extraordinaire, Andrew Hupert … well, let’s just say… Continue Reading
China: Counterfeiting And Piracy — The Issue And The Challenge
Posted in Legal NewsThis is the second of my posts on the United State’s Patent and Trademark Office’s two-day conference on “Protecting Your Intellectual Property In China and The Global Marketplace” I attended last week. My first post, “Nike On China IP Protection: Just Do It With Green Tea,” was based on a speech by Kevin R. Brown,… Continue Reading
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