Monthly Archives: June 2006

Uh Oh! (Redux)

Tennis, anyone?

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Event: Will Your Representative Office License Be Cancelled?

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED INDEFINITELY. AmCham GZ issued a brief notice stating why: “due to concerns and difficulties with the implementation of certain parts of the New Corporate Law, specifically GSWQZ [2006] No. 81, various relevant governmental organs have … Continue reading

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Introduction to a Japanese Legal Blog

Early in this blog’s life, nearly 7 years ago, I wrote on business issues throughout the Asian region. Reader interest has focused this blog on China since then, but, having discovered the excellent collaborative blog of Kiyoshi Takahashi and Ippei … Continue reading

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Event: Chinese Publishing and IPR, NYC

This Saturday, June 17, 2006, I will deliver a paper to the Chinese-American Librarian’s Association (CALA) at the Queen’s Public Library in New York City. The topic: Pirated Editions and American Copyright Law — Implications for Librarians Building a Chinese … Continue reading

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Event: Arbitrating Chinese-Foreign Business Disputes

Shanghai Arbitration Commission Shanghai Jiaotong University Law School & New York University Law School invite you to an arbitration event in honor of Prof. Jerome A. Cohen (NYU) and Mr. Wang Zude (Vice Chairman, SAC) Talking on Arbitrating Chinese-Foreign Business … Continue reading

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Sino-British Joint-Venture Dissolved for Rudeness?

Here is as curious a report as can be imagined. A Sino-British joint-venture dissolved because of one rude encounter between chief executives? Beijing Guoan Advertising head Yan Gang said the decision [to dissolve the joint venture] came after he was … Continue reading

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