International Litigation: Winning the Lawsuit Is Often the Easy Part
You won the judgment. Now where is the money? Why international litigation often fails without asset tracing, contract analysis, and an enforcement strategy.
Moving Production to Mexico: What U.S. Companies Get Wrong
Moving manufacturing to Mexico can reduce risk and shorten lead times, but only if companies get contracts, labor, IP, customs, and structure right.
International Business Scams: How to Spot Fake Buyers, Fraudulent Suppliers, and Overseas Fraud
International business scams are rising. Learn how to spot fake foreign buyers, fraudulent suppliers, bank account switch scams, distressed supplier fraud, fake shipping documents, fake lawyers, and overseas investment scams
China’s New Supply Chain Security Rules Raise the Risks for Foreign Companies
China’s new supply chain security rules raise risks for foreign companies, including audits, supplier exits, UFLPA compliance, and China exit bans.
Doing Business Internationally: Why Your International Lawyer Should Handle Your Domestic Work Too
Why companies doing business internationally should often use their international lawyers for domestic work too.
China Trademarks: Subclasses and Basic Numbers
China’s subclass system divides each Nice class into discrete units based on basic numbers. It is therefore essential to understand subclasses when filing for a China trademark
Why Importers Should Control Freight and Customs From Day One*
Why importers should control their freight and their customs and not their freight forwarder or product supplier.
International Arbitration in Cross-Border Contracts: What Companies Get Wrong
International arbitration is often the default for cross-border contracts because it is enforceable in over 170 jurisdictions. Learn when it works, when it does not, and why China disputes require a different strategy.
How to Negotiate with Your Chinese Manufacturers
How to negotiate with Chinese manufacturers when they say “that’s not how we do it,” using walk-away leverage, tighter contracts, and smarter risk control to protect your margins and supply chain.
Why Your U.S. Distributor Agreement and China Manufacturing Contract Will Eventually Collide (And How to Prevent It)
Companies manufacturing in China often lose U.S. distributors when their factory contract can't deliver what their distributor contract promises.
Buyer Beware: The Hidden Risks of Unpaid Tariffs Under DDP
Buyer Beware: Hidden Risks of Unpaid Tariffs Under DDP! Learn about the potential liabilities and legal issues associated with unpaid tariffs under DDP Incoterms.
China Employment Law 2025: 996 Is No Longer Okay
China Employment Law 2025: Working Hours Compliance Guide for Foreign Companies Could a Single Employee Complaint Derail Your China Operations? Imagine this: your Shanghai HR manager picks up the phone. A local employment bureau officer is on the line. Within days, inspectors arrive at your offices,