Five Tips to Consider for Doing Business in China
These days, the explosive growth of the wellness industry—fueled by increased consumer interest in healthy lifestyle choices—presents a prime opportunity for brands to showcase their offerings through “wellness retreats” with...more
Recent shifts in international tariff policies have created significant uncertainty for US importers. As a buyer, revisiting your supply contracts now can help safeguard your business from unexpected costs and disruptions. ...more
Signing up to a contract governed by Saudi Law is about to get easier, and your rights and obligations under that contract clearer. That's because the regime applicable to Saudi Law-governed contracts is about to change...more
When negotiating distribution agreements, sometimes manufacturers overlook the significance of termination clauses. After all, if you are in the process of making an agreement with a new distributor, why take the time to...more
At this point, it is impossible to escape hearing about or experiencing the supply chain crisis grabbing headlines and impacting businesses – and families – across the globe. This issue has attracted the attention of the...more
German companies are often surprised when they get sued in the U.S. (a) that U.S. courts even have jurisdiction; (b) about the exorbitant amount of damages that are claimed; and (c) about the power U.S. courts have to compel...more
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had sweeping effects around the world, and in this era of globalization, business transactions that span multiple jurisdictions and markets have fallen prey to new and unexpected risks...more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak a public health emergency, and as of the date of this alert, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a component...more
One often sees a definition of "Business Day" in purchase agreements and other legal documents, usually to define when an event such as delivery of a legal notice or payment of an amount can legally occur. ...more
In Texas, Frasier is likely a party to—and liable for—the contracts that he signed using a trade or “doing business as” (DBA) name. The rules governing an agent’s liability for contracts that he signs on a company’s behalf...more