What is China’s Game Plan for International Business Relations?
As lawyers, we spend a lot of time fielding good, bad, weird, interesting, deep, superficial, and all types of other questions from people. We’re generally expected to be oracle-level wizards, a
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Love is Blind UK and why DIY China Law is SO Dangerous
No More DIY Law, Please
Have you ever made a major business or life decision based on advice from a friend, a blog, or a DIY guide, only to find out later that it was flawed?
Last week provided me
More Bad News for Intoxicating Hemp (California, Missouri, New Jersey)
Last week, I wrote a post entitled “Loper Comes For the DEA. Will it Matter Though?” In that post, I discussed a brand new federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals case that concluded that hemp derivatives like THC-O
Oregon Cannabis Roundup: Fall 2024
Now that Labor Day is in the rear view and people are paying attention again, it seems like a good time to drop a line on Oregon cannabis. Here are some highlights, to launch you into fall.
OLCC’s 2024-2028 Strategic
The Drewberry Trademark Infringement Case
Dewberry Trademark Case
Trademarks protect the identity and value of a company’s brand, which is why recent trends in intellectual property litigation are so critical for businesses. One particularly significant case that illustrates these principles is Drewberry Engineers v. Drewberry
Negotiating A China Licensing Agreement
China Licensing Negotiations
Our China lawyers have been increasingly drafting contracts for foreign companies licensing their brand names, concepts, or technologies for use in China. Historically, this type of licensing was primarily confined to the industrial sector. Nowadays, a significant
Quick Question Tuesday, Part 8: Should You Work for a Chinese Company?
Should You Work for a Chinese Company?
As lawyers, we spend a lot of time fielding good, bad, weird, interesting, deep, superficial, and all types of other questions from people. We’re generally expected to be oracle-level wizards, a lot like
Q&A: What Are Some of the Key Legal Issues Facing AI Companies?
The Key Legal Issues Facing AI Companies
Our firm recently launched our AI subpage reflecting our growing expertise in this nascent industry. While developing this page, we also wrote a wide-ranging FAQ of some of the most pressing questions for
Loper Comes for the DEA. Will it Matter, Though?
Earlier this week, the federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a case entitled Anderson v. Diamondback Investment Group, LLC, handed the DEA a big loss when it comes to hemp – at least for now. In Anderson, the court held
How to Protect Your Trade Secrets Internationally
I recently discussed with a client what steps it should take to protect its trade secrets across the various countries where it manufactures products and conducts business. Although this client has been operating internationally for nearly a decade, it now