How can You Take Chinese Companies Successfully to Court for Product Liability?
SUMMARY I. Suing Chinese companies for product liability is possible Many enterprises try to bring an action against Chinese enterprises for products that have been manufactured in China and caused physical injury to customers. Often foreign importers or retailers had been successfully sued by customers. These firms want to take recourse against the Chinese manufacturer. […]
Get Prepared for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act!
SUMMARY I. The Senate is the final hurdle for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Pregnant workers have not really been protected by federal law and legal precedents in the US yet. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (1978) only deals with classic discrimination. First and foremost, it forbids discrimination of pregnant workers regarding hiring, pay and firing. […]
Chinese Investments in Germany: A Good Starting Point
SUMMARY I. Team building is important for Chinese investments in Germany Chinese investors are very popular with German shareholders. However, with their help, German entrepreneurs are able to not only enter the huge Chinese market, but also Asia-Pacific. Therefore, the future of a company can be secured with Chinese support. Chinese investors enjoy a great […]
Business in China: International Lawyer or Local Counsel?
SUMMARY I. You know the mentality of an international lawyer Foreign investors and companies engaging in China need to think about whether to seek legal advice with an international lawyer or Chinese law firm. Vice versa, Chinese companies have to deal with this very same question, too. It has to be decided whether an investment […]
