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Your International Manufacturing Contract Is Probably Putting Your Company at Risk

Global, USA - July 28 2025 International trade has become incredibly volatile. Tariffs shift overnight. Governments impose export controls, quotas, and licensing requirements…

The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing Overseas: 25 FAQs on Quality, IP, and Legal Risks

China, Global - July 26 2025 The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing Overseas: 25 FAQs on Quality, IP, and Legal Risks Manufacturing overseas—whether in China, Vietnam, or Mexico—can…

Employee Terminations in China: Why It’s Tougher Than Ever and How to Get It Right

China - July 25 2025 Time and again we see foreign employers lose China termination cases they thought were “slam dunks.” If you are operating in China and thinking about…

China Trademark Mills Abuse the U.S. Trademark System

China, USA - July 21 2025 Inside the Trademark Mills: How Foreign Filing Abuses Are Undermining the U.S. Trademark System Earlier today, I received an unsolicited email from a…

Best Strategies for Resolving International Commercial Disputes

Global, USA - July 17 2025 When a Silicon Valley electronics manufacturer discovered that its Korean supplier had delivered $2.5 million worth of defective components, it was…

A First Sale Doctrine Checklist: Six Phases for Successful Tariff Reduction

USA - July 16 2025 This feedback underscores a critical point: while the First Sale Doctrine can be a powerful cost-saving tool, it demands surgical precision and a…

The First Sale Doctrine: A Tool for Reducing Tariffs—But Only If Done Right

USA - July 14 2025 What if we told you that some of your competitors are paying less in tariffs than you are—completely legally—simply because they understand one…

China’s Manufacturing Exodus: How Mexico and the U.S. Are Gaining Ground

China, Mexico, USA - July 8 2025 While it’s true that many Mexican-assembled goods still contain Chinese components, this fails to account for the broader economic picture. The…

Trump’s H-U-G-E Vietnam Tariff Deal Targets China’s Shadow Supply Chains

China, USA - July 2 2025 On July 2, 2025 (today), President Trump announced a new trade pact with Vietnam that sends a bold message. It is targeting any country—Vietnam…

DOJ Cracks Down on Trade and Tariff Fraud: Importers Face Criminal Enforcement

USA - July 1 2025 In a major development that should send shockwaves through the importing community, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has placed trade and customs…