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Chinese Law Prof Blog

By George Washington University Law Professor Donald C. Clarke.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/china_law_prof_blog/

Jun 19
More materials on the Chen Guangcheng/NYU affair

More materials on the Chen Guangcheng/NYU affair

Here's a report from the Wall Street Journal's China RealTime Report about a statement from Chen Guangcheng's former adviser, Mattie Bekink. Ms. Bekink's full statement is below. One has to wonder who has Chen's ear and what advice they…
Jun 18
The Chen Guangheng/NYU affair

The Chen Guangheng/NYU affair

The circumstances of Chen Guangcheng's leaving New York University have been in the news lately and the subject of dispute. Essentially, Chen says he is being pushed out due to pressure on NYU from the Chinese government. (Here's his…
Jun 1
Funding available for China-EU research project

Funding available for China-EU research project

I have received the following announcement: New Research Applications Due Before July 1st, 2013 The China EU School of Law (CESL) is happy to announce that a new round of research applications has been opened. Scholars, researchers and…

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China Media & Entertainment Law…

China Media & Entertainment Law Report

Covers legal and policy developments affecting the media and entertainment business in China. By Reed Smith LLP.

http://www.chinamedialawupdate.com/

Jun 19
FTC Names Jessica Rich its Bureau of Consumer Protection Director

FTC Names Jessica Rich its Bureau of Consumer Protection Director

On June 17, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Edith Ramirez appointed FTC veteran Jessica Rich as the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection. Rich has been an attorney with the FTC for 20 years and is an expert in privacy, data…
Jun 11
Privacy Concerns to be Addressed at FTC Workshop in November

Privacy Concerns to be Addressed at FTC Workshop in November

In response to the mounting data privacy concerns attributed to the proliferation of smart devices, the FTC will be holding a public workshop on November 21, 2013, addressing questions over the “Internet of Things.” Two public…
Jun 5
Joint Policy Committee Seminar Hosted by Talent Partner

Joint Policy Committee Seminar Hosted by Talent Partner

Please join the JPC in Chicago to review and explain the many changes to the SAG-AFTRA Commercial Agreements. Stacy Marcus, Legal Counsel to the Joint Policy Committee, will be leading the discussion. Date: Monday, June 17th 9:30am - 10:00am:…

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Asian Law Blog

Updates on Korean, Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese, Laotian, Cambodian, Malaysian, Indonesian and The Philippines law. By Sean Hayes.

http://www.theasianlawblog.com/

Jun 18
Union Leader in Korea Arrested by Police

Union Leader in Korea Arrested by Police

The head of the Ssangyong Motors union has been arrested and detained by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Department for setting up tents for union protestors in the front of a heavily touristed downtime palace. The arrest was obtained…
Jun 13
Check List of 7 Things to Do Before Doing Business in Korea

Check List of 7 Things to Do Before Doing Business in Korea

1. Do you Have a Registered Company/Business? Operating in Korea is not as simple as just leasing an office. All businesses whether in the form of a corporation or sole proprietorship in Korea are required to register as business…
Jun 13
Data Theft in China: Often Comes from the Inside

Data Theft in China: Often Comes from the Inside

We often discusse Intellectual Property rights and enforcement here in the Jungle and it must be looked at from a different angle than most Westerners are accustomed. First of all, the inhabitants of the Jungle don’t really consider it…

Rank this Week: 1852

All Roads Lead To China

Features news analysis, advice and insights on doing business in China.

http://www.allroadsleadtochina.com

Jun 18
Need Some Cheese With that Whine? Western Academics Influenced By China.

Need Some Cheese With that Whine? Western Academics Influenced By China.

Regardless of whether or not you believe NYU’s side of the story, one of the most interesting debates that has come of the entire Chen debacle has been the influence of China within foreign academic systems. It is something that…
Jun 17
Somethings Can Only Be Asked in China (Asia?)

Somethings Can Only Be Asked in China (Asia?)

There are times where even I shake my head at the ridiculous requirements that people get away with here. Of course, there is the open discussion of age, marriage, and family plans that are apart of interviews… and when…
Jun 16
Harvard’s Free China Studies Course

Harvard’s Free China Studies Course

Looking to learn more about China in your spare time? Then I highly recommend you head over the the Harvard Extension Schools’ China: Traditions and Transformations page and take a look at list of lectures that they have just put…

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ComplianceAsia News

Provides information for compliance professionals dealing with issues in financial regulation with a focus on the Asian region.

http://www.compliance.asia/

Jun 18
Good luck Jame

Good luck Jame

In major Hong Kong related compliance news, James Shipton, formerly with Goldman Sachs and before that with ComplianceAsia, has been appointed an Executive Director of the HK SFC in charge of a new combined Licensing and Intermediaries…
Jun 18
SFC bans rep for life

SFC bans rep for life

The SFC has banned a representative for life after her defalcation of client assets. Theft of client assets remains the most serious of issues and the SFC has taken action accordingly. Full details below: SFC bans Michelle Ng Man…
Jun 13
CS in HK fined for position limit breache

CS in HK fined for position limit breache

The HK SFC has fined Credit Suisse in Hong Kong HK$1.6m for breaches of options position limits. This is not the first time that an institution has been fined for this issue. Buy side firms should ensure that they only use one PB…

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China Law Blog

Covers China business, travel and news. By Dan Harris and Steve Dickinson.

http://www.chinalawblog.com/

Jun 17
Buying Into A China VIE. What Me Worry?

Buying Into A China VIE. What Me Worry?

Years ago, we here at China Law Blog made clear our views on VIEs and nothing about those views has changed. For that reason, and becuase VIEs have little to nothing to do with most companies doing business in China, we stopped writing…
Jun 16
Doing Business In China. Not So Bad After All?

Doing Business In China. Not So Bad After All?

Those of us who constantly deal with China have a tendency to complain about what it takes to get things done there. We do that because in our minds, everything should happen pretty much instantaneously. Certainly my law…
Jun 13
China Law Conferences. In China.

China Law Conferences. In China.

Just got a listserve email from Dave Lyons (of DavesgoneChina/Mutant Palm fame) setting out a list of China Law Conferences that are scheduled to be held in China during the next year or so. Becuase I am often asked about such things…

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International Technology Law Blog

Covers intellectual property and business law issues for companies doing business in Asia. By Asia Law.

http://asialaw.biz/blog/

Jun 14
Think Patent Arbitration Can’t Work? Think Again.

Think Patent Arbitration Can’t Work? Think Again.

When amicable efforts fail to resolve a dispute concerning patent rights and the aggrieved party wishes to pursue the matter further, it usually initiates litigation or perhaps a U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”)…
May 19
10 Tips for Managing Litigation for Superior Results and Cost Saving

10 Tips for Managing Litigation for Superior Results and Cost Saving

Earlier this year, a U.S. District Court approved the payment of $308 million in attorney fees to 116 law firms in a single case (In re TFT-LCD Antitrust Litigation, N.D. Cal.), with one firm receiving $75 million in fees and ……
May 7
Design Patents in China: Applications, Infringement and Enforcement

Design Patents in China: Applications, Infringement and Enforcement

Design patents have been making the news. Last summer, Apple’s $1.05 billion verdict against Samsung was famously based, in part, on the finding that Samsung infringed Apple’s rounded-rectangle and edge-to-edge glass designs.…

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China Hearsay

Covers China law, business and economics. By Stan Abrams.

http://www.chinahearsay.com/

Jun 13
It’s 2013, and We’re Talking About Someone Defecting to the Red

It’s 2013, and We’re Talking About Someone Defecting to the Red

The most recent blah blah blah about NSA whistleblower Eddie Snowden, now running about somewhere in Hong Kong (I’m guessing Lamma Island, with all the other hippies), is that he may defect to the PRC with all his ill-gotten…
Jun 9
Protesting Too Much

Protesting Too Much

China will continue to create fair, justified and open conditions for foreign businesses, Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli said in Chengdu on Thursday. Zhang made the remarks while meeting with attendees of the 2013 Fortune Global Forum, which opened…
Jun 2
Smithfield-Shuanghui Deal: CFIUS, Food Quality, and More

Smithfield-Shuanghui Deal: CFIUS, Food Quality, and More

I missed quite a few good China stories during my trip to India, but this proposed takeover of Smithfield Foods by Chinese meat powerhouse Shuanghui (also trades under the oleaginous name Shineway) is probably the most important one in the…

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The China Law Blog

Provides legal and business updates on China Law. By Frank Caruso and Sean Hayes.

http://www.thechinalawblog.com/

Jun 11
Contracts in China and its Importance

Contracts in China and its Importance

The following is from a blog post I put up a few years ago and although it is brief and not as verbose as my other posts, it is certainly in my top ten favorites. It is not surprising how many companies and entrepreneurs are in such a hurry…
Jun 10
If it is Good for Apple why isn't it Good for your Company

If it is Good for Apple why isn't it Good for your Company

If it is good for China, then, why isn’t it good for your company as well. You might even argue that Apple has billions of dollars and lots of cash and can spend money on high priced lawyers and accountants and you can’t. Well,…
Feb 7
Buying a Customized Cake is Too Complicated in China

Buying a Customized Cake is Too Complicated in China

Most of the time I prefer to write about the cultural differences in the Jungle and how they impact foreigners doing business here. Sure, I can write about the law and it’s changes and provide a list of things that you must do if…

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Covers active trade disputes between China and the United States, as well as this particular trade relationship, and international trade more generally. Also discusses the use of the rule of law to settle their differences. By Baker Hostetler Law Firm.

http://www.chinaustradelawblog.com/

Jun 4
U.S. Export Control Reform To Move Wide Array Of Aircraft Parts Off The Munitions List But Still Prohibit Many Of Them From Being Exported To China

U.S. Export Control Reform To Move Wide Array Of Aircraft Parts Off The Munitions List But Still Prohibit Many Of Them From Being Exported To China

The U.S. Department of State, in response to the President’s Export Control Reform Initiative, published final rules in the Federal Register on April 16, 2013 moving export control jurisdiction from the State Department to the U.S.…
May 21
Feldman, Burke Examine GPX Case and NME Subsidie

Feldman, Burke Examine GPX Case and NME Subsidie

中文请点击这里 The China-U.S. Trade Law Blog has not posted a new article in a while, but mostly because Elliot Feldman and John Burke have been working on a major article - Testing The Limits Of…
May 2
Hong Kong Seeks to Strengthen Trade, Investment Ties with U.S. 香港加强对美贸易投资关系

Hong Kong Seeks to Strengthen Trade, Investment Ties with U.S. 香港加强对美贸易投资关系

中文请点击这里 The largest-ever Hong Kong promotion in the United States will be held this summer to showcase Hong Kong's advantages for American companies looking to tap new business opportunities in…

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China Tax Blog

Covers China tax law. By Hwuason Lawyers.

http://www.chinataxblog.com/

Jun 4
Authorized Tax Collection: Analysis on its Potential Tax Risks and Possible Solution

Authorized Tax Collection: Analysis on its Potential Tax Risks and Possible Solution

Authorized tax collection refers to the act that tax authorities authorize companies or individuals to collect taxes in certain situations. In fact, it could be seen in many areas, for instance, tax authorities authorize maritime…
May 20
VAT Pilot Program: Expanded to Nationwide on August 1st 2013

VAT Pilot Program: Expanded to Nationwide on August 1st 2013

In early April this year, the State Council announced that the VAT pilot program will be expanded nationwide on August 1st 2013 in order to eliminate the differences on the tax systems between pilot areas and non-pilot areas and to further…
May 7
An Overview of Hong Kong Tax System

An Overview of Hong Kong Tax System

Hong Kong, one of the world most famous financial and trade center, gathered a vast majority of headquarters or regional headquarters of multinational companies. Aside from its strategic location and convenient transportation, the reason why…

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Collection Development Blog

Covers legal news and resources. By the Servies Collection Development Department of the Hong Kong University Library.

http://obelix.lib.hku.hk/cdblog

May 18
Visual report — infographic work on the International Criminal Tribunal

Visual report — infographic work on the International Criminal Tribunal

The Leitner Center for International Law and Justice has launched a new report, “International Criminal Tribunals: A Visual Overview”. For public interest law focus, this new 90-page report provides analysis and information…
Apr 17
Launch of the UN Depository Libraries - Global Outreach Map

Launch of the UN Depository Libraries - Global Outreach Map

To share ideas of outreach activities, promote interests in global UN issues and encourage the use of UN information resources, Dag Hammarskjöld Library has recently launched a Global Outreach Map. With this map, feedback about the…
Apr 16
UN Documentation Research Guide: updated and expanded

UN Documentation Research Guide: updated and expanded

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the appointment of Dag Hammarskjold as Secretary-General, the library has recently launched a new UN Documentation Research Guide (http://research.un.org/en/docs) with expanded and updated information.…

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David M. Ginsberg's Legal Blog

Covers China, law, social causes, and domestic and foreign policy.

http://davidmginsberg.wordpress.com/

Apr 26
The Legacy of Former President George W. Bush – His Library Opened Today

The Legacy of Former President George W. Bush – His Library Opened Today

The Legacy of Former President George W. Bush – His Library Opened Today Today, the President Bush (the son) Library was opened. What information and displays should be inside: 1) US economy is destroyed; 2) Cost of Iraqi war…
Feb 13
George Soros and David M. Ginsberg Agree – Republican Politics are Obstructing the Recovery and [Betraying America]

George Soros and David M. Ginsberg Agree – Republican Politics are Obstructing the Recovery and [Betraying America]

In my Blog Post of July 28, 2011 [more than six months ago], I accused Republicans of Treason and obstruction because they were putting their own political careers and interest in destroying the Democratic Party and President Obama.
Feb 13
When Will the World Heed the Call For Armed Intervention In Syria

When Will the World Heed the Call For Armed Intervention In Syria

On December 25, 2011, I called for armed intervention in Syria in my Blog Post, which you can read in this Blog. It is almost two months later, and the massacre has only escalated, The Syrians are arming themselves, to the extent they can,…

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China Esquire

Covers Chinese law, business and society. By Tom Chow.

http://www.chinalawandbusiness.com

Mar 18
BAC scholarship for Pepperdine LLM

BAC scholarship for Pepperdine LLM

Wanted to pass on this information that I received from the Beijing Arbitration Commission (“BAC”): the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine School of Law is pleased to announce that BAC is sponsoring a…
Oct 8
Why Good Service Matter

Why Good Service Matter

I recently got back from Orlando for the Association of Corporate Counsel’s Annual Meeting 2012, which is the largest gathering of in-house counsel in the world. I co-presented a session entitled “ A Technology Primer for
Apr 11
Book Review: Chocolate Fortune

Book Review: Chocolate Fortune

Disclaimer: I received a free review copy of Chocolate Fortunes: The Battle for the Hearts, Minds, and Wallets of China’s Consumers from the publisher, AMACOM. Again, a very overdue review. I read this one many, many months ago…

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Maier & Maier, PLLC IP Blawg

Covers patent litigation, prosecution and searches.

http://www.postgrant.com/

Nov 15
New USPTO Satellite Office

New USPTO Satellite Office

The new Elijah J. McCoy Satellite USPTO Office has opened in Detroit Michigan. The Office is located on the Detroit River at 300 River Place South, Suite 2900, Detroit, MI 48207. The Detroit Office provides access to the USPTO's…
Oct 19
Another Decision in the Apple-Samsung War

Another Decision in the Apple-Samsung War

In the latest decision in the Apple-Samsung mobile devices war, the United Kingdom's Court of Appeals unanimously upheld the decision of the Patents County Court, Birss, J., in finding that Samsung had not infringed on Apple's registered…
Oct 2
Fee Schedule Change

Fee Schedule Change

A new fee schedule is set to begin October 5, 2012 that raises patent fees. The fee increase is allegedly to account for inflation and will thus minimally raise fees between 0-3%. However, it should be noted that a larger fee increase is…

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IP Dragon

Covers intellectual property in China.

http://ipdragon.blogspot.com/

Apr 24
IP Dragon has found a new den: IPDRAGON.ORG

IP Dragon has found a new den: IPDRAGON.ORG

From now on, you can find new articles of IP Dragon on: ipdragon.org.So good bye to ipdragon.blogspot,com and hello ipdragon.org.All ipdragon.blogspot.com links will continue to be active, but will be redirected to ipdragon.orgAlso you…
Apr 7
Constructed Knowledge Works Like a Red Flag To An Internet Intermediary

Constructed Knowledge Works Like a Red Flag To An Internet Intermediary

Shades of Red by Skram1 see ColourloversThe real question: "What shade of red will attract liability?"After publishing a draft of the copyright law, the National Copyright Administration comes now with a A Brief Explanation…
Mar 12
Chinese Movie Posters Give You "Double Vision" Without The Alcohol

Chinese Movie Posters Give You "Double Vision" Without The Alcohol

Clone and OriginalThe silver screen is known to bring out the imagination of people. However, China's film industry has not given birth to a poster child of creativity, eyeing laboriously to any movie that has some measure of success, Chinese…

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Asia Business Intelligence

Discusses vital business, legal and cultural issues that affect businesses in Asia, with a special focus on China. By Richard Kuslan.

http://www.asiabizblog.com/

Nov 14
Event Announcement — Accurately Voicing the Mandarin Dialect — Hints and Tips — in New Haven, CT

Event Announcement — Accurately Voicing the Mandarin Dialect — Hints and Tips — in New Haven, CT

For those in the New Haven, CT area interested in Mandarin, I’ll be giving a short presentation on helpful techniques to accurately voice the dialect at the next Pechakucha Night this Wednesday (11/16) at Bentara Restaurant in New…
Oct 25
AsiaBizBlog — Soon to Come: A Change of Direction

AsiaBizBlog — Soon to Come: A Change of Direction

Here’s the takeaway: AsiaBizBlog will continue, but with a somewhat modified approach. Over the past decade, I’ve focused AsiaBizBlog on Chinese business and law, thus contributing, I think, in a small way, to Western understanding of…
Jul 21
Entire Kunming ???? Apple Store: Fake (With Photos)

Entire Kunming ???? Apple Store: Fake (With Photos)

From the WSJ China Real-Time Report: A blogger in Kunming posted photos on Wednesday of a local store which, from a distance, looked just like one of the consumer electronics giants’ iconic full-service retail stores. It featured a glass…

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China Business Law Blog…

China Business Law Blog ä¸åœ‹å•

Covers Chinese franchise, torts, contracts and labor laws. By Brad Luo.

http://chinabusinesslaw.blogspot.com/

Sep 13
US-China Trade War Begins!

US-China Trade War Begins!

In response to President Obama's decision to impose Section 421 tariffs on Chinese tires, the Chinese government took a short two days to retaliate. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced that it will initiate the necessary proceedings…
Aug 10
Forced Confessions to Be Inadmissible for Death Penalty in China

Forced Confessions to Be Inadmissible for Death Penalty in China

Over the past two and half months, I had devoted my every waking moment into studying for the Texas Bar Examination (TBE), which FINALLY took place on July 28-30. This should explain the absence of any posts for the last several months.
Apr 10
China's Jury System

China's Jury System

"I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever yet imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution."--Thomas JeffersonTwo days ago, I had the pleasure of talking to Hon. Duan, a senior justice on…

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Brooklyn Law School Students…

Brooklyn Law School Students International Blog

Brooklyn Law School is proud of its many students who will be working this summer in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and South America at law firms, and private and public interest organizations. The students have launched this blog to share their experiences.

http://blsx.brooklaw.edu/studentblog/

Jul 4
Hola desde Peru

Hola desde Peru

I’ve attached a few photos of a family trip to Peru. We hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and then some. The Andes are so big, the Inca ruins so extensive–it’s hard to fathom even when I’m standing right here looking at…
Jun 4
Greetings from Hong Kong

Greetings from Hong Kong

I am currently in Hong Kong working for Linklaters (a UK law firm) in their Capital Markets practice. I arrived here almost three weeks ago. At first, I found the city very overwhelming and crowded, but I have quickly begun to love it here.…
Jun 4
Howzit from Johannesburg!

Howzit from Johannesburg!

I am currently in Johannesburg working with the Refugee Rights Project of Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR), a South African NGO. With the recent outbreak of xenophobic attacks on foreigners living in South Africa, LHR has seen an influx of…

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China Law & Business Podcast

China Law & Business Podcast by Lehman, Lee & Xu.

http://www.llxpod.com/?cat=all

Jun 26
Doing business in China - Q & A session

Doing business in China - Q & A session

Lehman, Lee & Xu associates R. Alex Clar, Aldo Settimio Boni de Nobili, Daisy Xu, Marisa Planells and David Wang and managing director Edward E. Lehman presented to students of the Center for International Business and Commercial Law¡¯s…
Jun 26
Doing business in China - Aldo Settimio Boni de Nobili

Doing business in China - Aldo Settimio Boni de Nobili

Lehman, Lee & Xu associates R. Alex Clar, Aldo Settimio Boni de Nobili, Daisy Xu, Marisa Planells and David Wang and managing director Edward E. Lehman presented to students of the Center for International Business and Commercial Law¡¯s…
Jun 26
Doing business in China - Marisa Planell

Doing business in China - Marisa Planell

Lehman, Lee & Xu associates R. Alex Clar, Aldo Settimio Boni de Nobili, Daisy Xu, Marisa Planells and David Wang and managing director Edward E. Lehman presented to students of the Center for International Business and Commercial Law¡¯s…

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