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Edward E. Lehman of Lehman, Lee, and Xu has been selected to the Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals. This nomination is only bestowed upon a select few individuals who have displayed excellence in business, law, academia, medicine, and who have shown an entrepreneurial spirit. The Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals was created in …

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Beijing, China – May 14, 2010 – Lehman, Lee & Xu, was formally admitted to International Franchise Lawyers Association (IFLA). IFLA is a network of lawyers specializing in the field of franchise law and focusing on advising franchisors regarding the expansion of franchise networks. Many of the world’s leading franchise lawyers are members of this …

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The International Labor Rights Forum (ILRF) released a report recently entitled “The Impact of China’s Labor Contract Law on Workers.” ILRF is a nonprofit advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC that describes itself as “an advocate for and with the working poor around the world”. According to Manfred Elfstrom, Program Officer of the International Labor …

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Foreign banks operating in China have faced more fierce competition and challenges from domestic banks, according to a poll conducted recently by Price waterhouse Coopers (PwC) LLP. In an effort to ward off the global economic crisis, Beijing announced a massive Rmb4 trillion ($586 billion) stimulus package in November 2008, and domestic banks extended a …

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On April 21, 2010, China’s Supreme People’s Court issued a white paper, in both English and Chinese, entitled, “Intellectual Property Protection by Chinese Courts in 2009.” It is made up of four sections in addition to the preface and the conclusion: I. Fair and Efficient Adjudication of Intellectual Property Cases According to Law has Made …

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New Logo of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has got a new logo. “This forms the cornerstone of a new visual identity for our organization, in line with the new dierections we are taking to keep with the rapid evolution of intellectual property in the 21st century,” said Francis Gurry, Director General of WIPO.

Shanghai, China – April 26, 2010 – The Shanghai 2010 World Expo is expected to draw 70 million visitors to Shanghai, creating concerns about entry and exit access for foreign investors and visitors to China. AmCham Shanghai will hold a Chinese government briefing on exit-entry visa resolutions on Thursday, May 6 at the Grand Hyatt …

SHANGHAI EXIT-ENTRY ADMINISTRATION BUREAU ON VISA AND RESIDENCE PERMITS FOR THE 2010 WORLD EXPO Read More »

We have often received inquiries, big or small, concerning various legal issues in China and our lawyers are always ready to provide prompt solutions. Following is one as to whether there is a cooling off rule in China relating to the protection of consumer rights. Q: I’m a German business student, studying at the University …

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BEIJING, China — April 15, 2010 — The State Council of China released concerning new rules on overseas investment last Tuesday. According to the “several opinions of the State Council on further utilizing foreign capital” (“Opinions”), business conditions for foreign investment will be further improved and foreign investment utilizing structures will be optimized. According to …

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It is reported that 3Com Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. has received approval from China’s Ministry of Commerce for H-P’s acquisition of Marlboro-based 3Com. H-P, based in Palo Alto, Calif., agreed in November to pay $3 billion for computer networking and switching-gear maker 3Com Corp., with an aim to expand its product portfolio, increase sales in …

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