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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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China Law Blog

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

http://www.chinalawblog.com/

May 21
Will the Real CIETAC Please Stand Up?

Will the Real CIETAC Please Stand Up?

For more than a year, the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), China’s dominant arbitral institution since its founding in 1956, has been fighting a noisy and public civil war. The resulting chaos…
May 20
How To Protect Your Trademark In China; How To Stop Your Distributer From “Stealing” Your Trademark

How To Protect Your Trademark In China; How To Stop Your Distributer From “Stealing” Your Trademark

As often as we write about the need to register your trademarks in China, we have never written about how common it is for your China distributer to take your trademark and of how easy it is to prevent that. I thought of this last week…
May 18
How To Change Your WFOE Legal Representative. It Ain’t Easy….

How To Change Your WFOE Legal Representative. It Ain’t Easy….

Over the years my law firm has been called in a number of times to try to get rid of an out of control Legal Representative of a WOFE. Typically, the company calling us thinks that it ought to be able to rid itself of its WFOE Legal…

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China Hearsay

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

http://www.chinahearsay.com/

May 14
An Interesting Byproduct of the Recent Apple Bashing in China

An Interesting Byproduct of the Recent Apple Bashing in China

You recall the fun and games when the Chinese media went after Apple as part of the Consumer Day “celebrations,” right? CCTV led the charge, followed by various Op/Eds and in-depth reporting on the U.S. MNC’s product…
May 6
‘Meat Is Murder’ and Other Meat-related Crime

‘Meat Is Murder’ and Other Meat-related Crime

No one is talking about murder yet, but it’s just a matter of time. The latest food quality scandal in China is humming along steadily at the moment, with accusations flying, arrests being made, and protestations being hastily issued by…
May 4
Lessons in US-China Diplomacy: Parsing the Special 301 Report

Lessons in US-China Diplomacy: Parsing the Special 301 Report

The annual Special 301 Report on worldwide intellectual property protection was recently released by the U.S. Trade Representative’s office. I always look forward to this, not only to see what the China section looks like to catch up on…

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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/

May 15
Steps to Protecting Your Brand, Trademarks and Other Intellectual Property in Korea

Steps to Protecting Your Brand, Trademarks and Other Intellectual Property in Korea

I just participated as a panelist for the United States Commercial Service Trade Winds-Asia Seminar for U.S. companies considering investing and/or exporting to Korea, China, the Philippines, Japan and Taiwan. The Seminar brought together…
May 9
Corporate Governance of Korea Reported as One of the Worst

Corporate Governance of Korea Reported as One of the Worst

What is the cause of the Korean discount? An economist article hits the nail right on the head. So what is the source of the “Korea discount”, which means that the KOSPI has a forward price-to-earnings ratio of under ten, below…
May 7
Court of Korea May Allow Annulment of Marriage

Court of Korea May Allow Annulment of Marriage

Annulments have been nearly impossible to obtain in Korea when parties have voluntarily married and the marriage was properly registered. However,courts have been, recently, willing to entertain colorful arguments in some cases.…

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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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Chinese Law Prof Blog

By George Washington University Law Professor Donald C. Clarke.

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

May 15
Compulsory "legal education" as a substitute for Re-education Through Labor?

Compulsory "legal education" as a substitute for Re-education Through Labor?

The Dui Hua Foundation has an interesting article on its web site about local authorities' newfound enthusiasm for legal education - this time, of the compulsory kind, where petitioners are forced against their will to stay for days or…
May 10
New blog about the Supreme People's Court

New blog about the Supreme People's Court

Check it out here. It's written by Susan Finder, who has had a long career in Chinese law teaching and practice.
May 9
Yu Hua: "In China, Power Is Arrogant"

Yu Hua: "In China, Power Is Arrogant"

Here's a nice op-ed by the writer Yu Hua about how the arrogance and unaccountability of power leads to ridiculous regulations in China. Exhibit A in this type of article is usually the Hunan regulation calling for female civil servants...

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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/

May 20
SFC proposes substantial changes to Professional Investor regime in Hong Kong

SFC proposes substantial changes to Professional Investor regime in Hong Kong

The SFC in Hong Kong has announced a 3 month consultation on major changes to the professional investor regime in Hong Kong. The full announcement is below (our emphasis added). We expect quite a vocal response to the consultation…
May 16
Happy birthday to u

Happy birthday to u

Tonight in Singapore we are hosting our first of two anniversary parties. ComplianceAsia is now 10. Thanks to all of our clients, staff and partners who have supported us over the last decade. 10 years ago we set up the first…
May 16
More from the ICAC

More from the ICAC

Today the HK ICAC announced a jail sentence for two insurance agents convicted of falsifying commissions. The full ICAC is below: Ex-insurance agents jailed for accepting $563,000 bribes and deceiving commissions 16 May 2013 Two…

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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/

May 16
NEXT WEEK: The Joint Policy Committee Seminar, Hosted by Extreme Reach

NEXT WEEK: The Joint Policy Committee Seminar, Hosted by Extreme Reach

Join Los Angeles area advertising industry leaders in a seminar to review and explain the many changes to the SAG-AFTRA Agreements. Doug Wood, Lead Negotiator for the Joint Policy Committee, and Stacy Marcus, Legal Counsel to the Joint Policy…
May 10
The Joint Policy Committee Seminar, Hosted by Extreme Reach

The Joint Policy Committee Seminar, Hosted by Extreme Reach

Join Los Angeles area advertising industry leaders in a seminar to review and explain the many changes to the SAG-AFTRA Agreements. Doug Wood, Lead Negotiator for the Joint Policy Committee, and Stacy Marcus, Legal Counsel to the Joint Policy…
May 10
The Joint Policy Commitee Seminar, Hosted by Extreme Reach

The Joint Policy Commitee Seminar, Hosted by Extreme Reach

Join Los Angeles area advertising industry leaders in a seminar to review and explain the many changes to the SAG-AFTRA Agreements. Doug Wood, Lead Negotiator for the Joint Policy Committee, and Stacy Marcus, Legal Counsel to the Joint Policy…

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All Roads Lead To China

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

http://www.allroadsleadtochina.com

May 20
Adapting In China

Adapting In China

Was speaking to a friend the other day about how China is a place where you can, and should, reinvent yourself on a regular basis. Something that the US Fed Chairman believes is something the future generation should grow used to as well.…
May 17
Can You Compete?

Can You Compete?

While grading papers, I came across the following quote: “We’re willing to offer some opportunities to local companies. Why not? They are cheap. But it will only be limited to those uncritical systems. For important systems,…
May 12
Student

Student

Chinese students can do more than memorixe books. chinese students, known around the world for their dedication to cramming massive amounts of information for tests, are able to do more. with the right framework, support, and patience. This…

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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/

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.

Hong Kong Seeks to Strengthen Trade, Investment Ties with U.S.

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 Asia, particularly on the Chinese mainland. "Think Asia,…
Feb 28
Feldman Says Trade Law Impedes Renewable Energy Development

Feldman Says Trade Law Impedes Renewable Energy Development

Elliot Feldman delivered the Distinguished Alumni Lecture at the University of Chicago’s Center in Paris on February 5, 2013. He explained how international trade law is impeding the development of renewable energy such as…

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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 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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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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International Technology Law Blog

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

http://asialaw.biz/blog/

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.…
Apr 7
China’s Great Leap Forward in Patent

China’s Great Leap Forward in Patent

On March 28, Apple Inc. appeared in court in Shanghai to defend charges that Siri, its voice-recognition, personal-assistant software, allegedly infringes a Chinese patent. The plaintiff and owner of the patent, Zhizhen Internet Technology…

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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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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 Tax Blog

Covers China tax law. By Hwuason Lawyers.

http://www.chinataxblog.com/

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…
Apr 24
Qianhai: Opportunities for Innovation and Development in Financial Sector

Qianhai: Opportunities for Innovation and Development in Financial Sector

In early March, the National Development and Reform Commission issued the Permitted Industry Catalogue for Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone (Fa Gai Chan Ye [2013] No. 468), which further clarifies the scope…
Apr 18
Tax Treatment and Risks of Nominal Share-holding

Tax Treatment and Risks of Nominal Share-holding

Recently, the maximum income tax on equity transfer in Wuhan had been collected smoothly. The transfer income came to 140 million Yuan and the income tax hit 3.473 million Yuan. In this case, a hotel held 1.63% shares of a security company as…

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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 Business Law Blog…

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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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The China Law Blog

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

http://www.thechinalawblog.com/

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…
Feb 7
Happy Lunar New Year: From IPG Legal

Happy Lunar New Year: From IPG Legal

IPG Legal is an international Asia-focused law firm and business advisory focused on assisting clients in entering and succeeding in Asian markets, including China, Korea, Hong Kong and the majority of nations in Southeast Asia. This past…
Feb 5
Increasing Protests in Shenzhen, China: What is Their Exit Strategy?

Increasing Protests in Shenzhen, China: What is Their Exit Strategy?

I have been writing for many years on the changes that have occurred here in the Jungle. I have seen China and specifically the Pearl River Delta undergo dramatic changes since I first arrived ten years ago and counted 80 construction…

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