Business Litigation

Businesses operating internationally is nothing new, although business interests are increasingly going global. If there is an issue with a foreign country's law that is relevant during a United States litigation, the party questioning the law may be unsure about how...

In the United States, most employers reserve the right to hire or terminate at-will employees how they choose. They often do not have to cite a reason for the termination either, although they cannot terminate employees in retaliation for engaging in an activity...

In a recent blog post, we discussed how many companies establish a presence in China through joint ventures. However, just as many U.S. companies expand their business through partnerships with Chinese companies and manufacturers.  However, U.S. companies must...

Compliance is a top priority for every U.S. company. Business owners know this, of course. That is why they must take great care in every business transaction and venture. However, complying with commercial laws in China can be slightly more complicated. It can be...

There is no doubt that the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China is having a significant impact on established U.S. businesses in China. In a past blog post, we discussed how many of these businesses experienced a decrease in sales and profit...

Most court proceedings in the U.S. involve the discovery procedure. Discovery occurs before the trial—or alternative dispute resolution process. It allows parties to obtain evidence that supports their claim by way of conducting interviews or requesting records...

Business owners looking to start a business in China must understand how to protect their business interests. Namely, they must ensure they take the proper efforts to protect their intellectual property.  Usually, most American business owners use non-disclosure...

When an American business encounters a dispute with a Chinese company, the procedures for resolving the dispute are different than if they simply wanted to sue another organization in the U.S. Today, we cover the basics of resolving disputes in China. The basic...

A survey released last week revealed that American companies are facing backlash in China over continuing trade disputes between the two countries. Less than two weeks after the U.S. increased tariffs on Chinese imports, nearly half of members of the American Chamber...

In today’s global economy, many companies will encounter disputes with firms in another country. Many may wonder, how does an international lawsuit begin? We often take service of process for granted in domestic lawsuits – people view it as a given....